Arizona Senior Portraits – Kate Gallagher – Vista High School

February 29, 2012

Meet Senior Kate Gallagher. Class of 2012 graduating Senior at Desert Vista High School in Ahwatukee. If I had to describe Kate in one word I’d say she is just plain FUN! I had such a blast with her on her senior shoot. She’s super outgoing, not at ALL shy in front of a camera and well…. she’s just really FUN!

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Her passion is music and let me tell you, she is one talented musician! She’s been involved in the Desert Vista Thunder Band throughout her four years of high school! An accomplished piccolo player – Kate has had her share of impressive achievements. Just this year alone she auditioned for and made the Regional AND All state Bands. She made the Regional Orchestra for Piccolo. AND….she made the 2012 Honor Orchestra of America. So when you ask her to name 3 things she can’t live without – of course her first answer was Music! The other 2 answers were book and oxygen. lol – see, there’s the FUN part of Kate!

Her dream job is to becomae a Studio Musician – and I have no doubt that this is one dream she will have no problem accomplishing! She’ll miss Marching Band the most as she reflects on her experiences in high school. In fact, one of her favorite high school memories is her Marching Band winning the State Championship Title for the last 2 years!

After graduating, Kate will be heading North in the Fall. She is actually auditioning this Saturday, March 3rd, for the Northern Arizona University school of music program. I have a feeling she’ll have NO problems making it there too!

She also recently just got her very first job. She will be a Unit Counselor at Camp Willow Springs in Prescott AZ starting in May. Sounds really FUN!! haha!!

She LOVES reading – as you’ll see in our shoot! Her personal life motto is “Taking no chances means wasting your dreams!”

What I loved about getting to work with Kate was that she really does have this “Go For It” attitude. Even in our shoot, I could just see how she is not afraid to take risks in life. She laughs, she has fun and she’s passionate! She’s a HUGE Harry Potter fan too! I think she put a spell on me with her wand…

Anyway – so INTRODUCING MISS KATE Gallagher… she’s going place people! So watch out!

Kate – You’re beautiful inside and out! I LOVE that you Go for your Dreams! I wish you the VERY BEST in life.  Thank you for the amazing honor of taking YOUR senior photos!

xo

Pati

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  1. amy says:

    O my goodness… how adorable is Kate! Love her book love… my kinda girl!!

    Adorable!

    xo

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It’s a way of life..

February 24, 2012

I have a soft spot for drummers. One of my favorite images from my session with Nate Ray… Desert Vista High School

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Casting Call for 2013 Senior Spokesmodels!

February 21, 2012

ATTN Juniors…CLASS OF 2013 – Casting Call For Pati Pakulis Photography. We Need Guys and Girls to represent my studio next year as a Senior Spokes Model! See Flyer and email me for an information packet. TONS OF FUN!!

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Friday Favorites… and more love a la Jordan and Meagan…

February 17, 2012

Favorite Moment of the week: Watching a boy show up on our doorstep on Valentines day. He asked for my daughter Julia. She came outside to say hello. He gets down on one knee, and with a rose in his hand, asks her if she would be his Valentine!! It was so precious!

Favorite Treat: Getting gifts from my kids on Valentines day!

Favorite To-Do checked off my list this week: Finishing up my Senior Model Call Info Packet for 2013 Seniors!

Favorite Inspirational moment – Seeing Adele win at the Grammy’s! Well Deserved!

Favorite Tweet of the week: Not Tweet – But Tweeter! Whoever does not follow Will Smith – you need to start. I LOVE all of his tweets! Words of wisdom that are real and practical, not corny either. So My favorite Tweeter of the week by far is Will Smith!

Favorite Surprise: Realizing that WALKING DEAD season 2 – part 2 started last Sunday night. So I watched it at my friend Tammara’s house! GREAT NIGHT!!

Not So Favorite Moment – Leaving my SB900 on a stand at a photo shoot. Noticed it was missing at the end of the shoot – RAN back to the scene and it was still there! WHEW! Thank you Lord!

Favorite Song I’ve listened to all week: I have not moved on. I’ve been listening to Jordan Lawhead’s ” Born to Love You” for the past 3 weeks straight!Still not tired of the amazing love song! Link: Jordan Lawhead.com

Favorite photo of the week: There are several. I recently blogged my friends Meagan and Jordan Lawhead’s wedding photos. Well, My friend Melissa Jill – who is an amazing wedding photographer, told me that I should also blog their engagement photos. Got some wonderful compliments from her XOXO! I had only posted their video. So when MJ says I should blog something… I’m going to listen and take her advice. She’s one of the best in the business…
So for favorite photo this week, I’m sharing my favorites from my engagement session with Meagan and Jordan!

Enjoy and Happy Friday!

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  1. SO great Pati! Love them!! Fun post too!!

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Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Lawhead…

February 14, 2012

Every once in awhile, you get to be a part of something truly special. Even Holy…

This marriage of Jordan and Meagan Lawhead was a demonstration of some of the most beautiful love I’ve ever seen.

In honor of a day that we corporately celebrate love in our country, I’d like to introduce Jordan and Meagan Lawhead.

Congratulations! I love you both!

December 30 ~ 2011

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Jordan, who is an incredible talented singer/songwriter and musician, serenades his bride with loves songs that he himself wrote. Hearing him sing these songs actually felt sacred to me… 

You can hear one of Jordan’s song’s on the video below.  It’s called “Born to Love You.” I have been playing for weeks…literally.  You can visit Jordan’s Website:  Jordan Lawhead Jordan is also one of the co-founder’s for YOUINSPIRE and organization dedicated to sharing true stories of hope, inspiration and strength of individuals who face serious and life threatening challenges. It’s an amazing organizaton. You can read more at this link: YouInspire.org

One thing I love most about Jordan and Meagan is that their outer beauty, which is so obvious, is rivaled only by their inner beauty. And their inner beauty wins…

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Of course he was not quite used to playing guitar with a wedding ring yet… so he put it on the mike stand!

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A few pre wedding shots from the studio…

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Lastly… here are their engagement AND Wedding videos…

Wedding Video:

Engagement Video

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  1. Lori says:

    Beautiful photos Pati! You can really see the love they have for each other. :)

  2. Maureen says:

    Pati, I’m weeping over the absolute joy and beauty you captured with this couple. As I head to Valentine’s dinner with my husband, Scott, of 25 years I wish them all the good things that being with the one you love can bring.

  3. Darryl says:

    If you live to be 150 years old, I will never tire of
    your inspiration, Your strength, your beauty or your photo’s….

    : )

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