Posts in class of 2014

Lindsay | Braulio Alonso High School Class of 2014

Meet Lindsay (and her beautiful horse, Cookie) who will be graduating with the 2014 Senior Class at Braulio Alonso High School in Tampa…

“My grandpa is also a photographer and normally takes all of our family pictures, so we were having trouble figuring out just how to choose the perfect photographer. Two of my friends had their senior pictures taken by Theresa Marie and their pictures were stunning! On top of that they could not stop talking about what a wonderful person she is, so that ultimately did us in!

My experience was more than I could have hoped for! I had emailed back forth with and spoken to Theresa Marie multiple times on the phone so I knew she was going to be fantastic! My expectations were exceeded when I met her. I was immediately comfortable around her and felt as if I had known her for years!

My mom and I both cried when we saw the pictures! I had been worried that I wouldnt recognize who I was when I saw them but Theresa Marie doesn’t cover up who you are, she just makes you look like the best version of yourself.

I will for sure be recommending Theresa Marie to people. She connects with her clients on a whole different level and makes herself part of an exciting day during senior year! When I look back on my senior year I know the day of my photo shoot will forever stick out in my mind.”

5 things on my life bucket list are:
1) Go to Germany. 2)Go to London. 3) Get married. 4) Go swimming with the sharks. 5) Own a horse farm.

my role models are:
My mom and my sister. They are a huge part of my life and are more like best friends. I don’t know what I would do without them.

my favorite book or magazine:
The Great Gatsby- Scott Fitzgerald

one thing I couldnt live without:
My family.

my favorite place to shop is:
Nordstrom

my favorite snack foods are:
chips, fruit snackssomething I have too much of:
Headbands

my favorite color is:
Coral

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
The Voice.

mac or pc:
Mac

a movie that makes me happy:
Secretariat

a movie that makes me cry:
The Blind Side.my DREAM job would be:
Equine Veterinarianif I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Save most of it but buy another horse and spoil them both to death!

A special thanks to West Coast Morgans for allowing us free range of their beautiful property to capture Lindsay and Cookie’s special relationship.

senior interests, class of 2014Theresa MarieJanuary 13, 2015

Abbie :: Ohio Senior Class of 2014

Please meet Abbie who came all the way here for her senior photos from Ohio!

“I could not have asked for a better experience for my senior pictures! I could go on and on about how happy I am with my photos. Theresa Marie has a true talent for bringing out the inner beauty of her clients in her images. I was pretty nervous to have 2 hours of focus just on me in front of a camera, but once we got started I felt like I was just hanging out with a friend and it was a blast!

I had one of her “skinny books” displayed at my graduation party and people were in awe. They wanted to know where I went and if I was a model!

Theresa Marie is bursting with passion and she was helpful and kind through every step of the process. I would recommend her to anyone who wants a fun, stress free experience for their true selves to be captured in beautiful images!”

my role models are:
My parents because they’ve taught me the value of hard work, honesty, and respect.

5 things on my life bucket list are:
Travel the world, start a charity, create a business, write a book, and live on the beach.

my favorite high school memory is:
Having girls night with my best friends talking about anything and everything.

What is your favorite book or magazine?
Any kind of fashion/fitness magazine!

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
The Fosters

a movie that makes me happy:
Forrest Gump

a movie that makes me cry:
The Notebook

one thing I couldnt live without:
My gym membership

my favorite snack foods are:
Trail mix, granola, and pretzels

something I have too much of:
Chocolate

my favorite color is:
Green

my favorite place to shop is:
Free People

my DREAM job would be:
Owning my own business

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Pay for my siblings’ and my future college tuition.

class of 2014, destination seniors, on the beachTheresa MarieSeptember 9, 2014

Sydney | East Lake Class of 2014

Meet Sydney who is a Class of 2014 senior from East Lake High School…

IN HER OWN WORDS:

“I chose Theresa Marie because I saw her work online through some other friends and absolutely fell in love with her work. I had heard that she was so easy to get along with and genuinely cared about her clients.

I could not have asked for a better experience with Theresa Marie! From the second she called me on the phone even still after my session was over, every time you talk to her you can tell she cares about you. It isn’t just her job, it is what she loves to do and it definitely shows that through her work. Having a not so great experience with senior pictures before I found Theresa Marie, finding her was a miracle. She doesn’t just do her job because she has to, she does it because she loves to. She makes you feel so comfortable and is always making you laugh and have a great time.

Oh my gosh! Just with the sneak peek I knew my pictures were going to be amazing. My photos were everything I could have dreamed of and more! Everything was perfect!

You will have an amazing time with Theresa Marie. She doesn’t just take pictures to take pictures. She takes pictures because that’s what she loves to do. She actually cares about all her clients and doesn’t just blow them off. She will make anyone’s dream about their senior pictures come true.

Thank you for making my senior picture experience everything I could have asked for and more!”

Who are your role models and why?
My dad- he is the most hard working person I know and never let’s any bump in the road stop him from doing what he loves

5 things on my life bucket list are:
To go sky diving To go to Alaska To go scuba diving in Turks and Caicos again Travel the worldsomething I have too much of:
Clothes and shoesa movie that makes me happy:
50 first dates

a movie that makes me cry:
P.s I love youmy favorite color is:
Purple

mac or pc:
Macmy favorite place to shop is:
PAC sun

my favorite snack foods are:
Chocolate covered acai berriesone thing I couldnt live without:
My family and friends

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Real worldmy DREAM job would be:
Biomedical engineer

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Donated some, save some and spend somemy favorite high school memory is:
All the late nights spent with friends

class of 2014, editorial studioTheresa MarieJune 18, 2014

Alexa | Palm Harbor University Class of 2014

Please meet Alexa who is a graduating senior from Palm Harbor University High School…

IN HER OWN WORDS:
“I was a bit hesitant to get my pictures taken because I never really liked being in front of the camera. However, my mom found Theresa Marie online while searching for photographers and we both liked not only the quality of the pictures we saw on her website, but how friendly Theresa was.

My experience with Theresa Marie was great. I loved the variety of outfits and locations that I was able to do with her, it really helped me get comfortable taking pictures. I have to say my favorite part about the shoot was when we were near the pink flowers in downtown Palm Harbor. Theresa really knows the best places to get pictures taken!

I was absolutely amazed when I saw my images! I loved everything about them – the poses the locations etc. It was truly amazing to see them. Theresa Marie really puts emphasis on the senior during the experience. She got to know who I am and what I was comfortable with. That made the pictures even more personal and special.”

my DREAM job would be:
A teacher. And I don’t mean that in the typical, school education sense. I mean it in a way that I want to be able to teach anybody of any age skills and knowledge that will truly help them later in life. This is why I want to be a speech therapist.

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Use the money to pay off family debts and for college funds. I would save some of it for later life and for my children. Hmm, charity (specifically for food, health, and education), travel. I would want to get exotic food, and use the money for living purposes.

my favorite place to shop is:
Forever 21 and Staples (I’m crazy over supply stores I’m not really sure why)

my favorite snack foods are:
Popcorn and fruit.

something I have too much of:
Blankets/pillows/stuffed animals. I will always want more comfort.

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Teen Wolf and The Vampire Diaries

a movie that makes me happy:
We’re the Miller’s

a movie that makes me cry:
I cry soo much – just at anything lol. I’ve cried at movies such as Ghost, Divergent, The Hunger Games, Rent (this one was the worst I think), What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. I even sob watching Teen Wolf. So idk I’m just really emotional with everything.

my favorite color is:
ahhh this is hard. I’m sorry I can’t pick just one. My favorite pallet is a light blue, blush pink, and a pale gray.

one thing I couldnt live without:
My blanket. It’s green and white crochet. I’ve had it since I was two. Over the years it’s split and so now I have about 4 or 5 different parts to it. 1 part I gave to my boyfriend. My blanket always comforts me. I like to rub my fingers on it, especially in the morning. It’s kind of like my contact comfort.

my favorite book or magazine:
Books: The Curable Romantic, The Harry Potter Series, The Hunger Games, Kafka on the Shore, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep.
Magazines: Psychology Today, The Scientific American, National Geographic

my favorite high school memory is:
Going to Coastline Festival, an indie music concert series in Tampa. I was with a few good, but not necessarily really close, friends, but there I felt really free and happy experiencing music that got me through my first two years of high school. During that time I was fighting with my boyfriend, and although I love being with him, I just will always remember the immense joy I felt at being away from it all and surrounded by the exciting live music of Passion Pit and Matt and Kim. I’ve been to many concerts but that was by far my most favorite and really the only one I truly danced to.

What would be the THEME SONG to your life?
Intro – The XX

5 things on my life bucket list are:
Go to London again, visit Portland and India, go to a major EDM concert/festival, help somebody hear/communicate, learn sign language

editorial studio, on the beach, class of 2014Theresa MarieJune 12, 2014Beach, downtown, Editorial Senior Pictures, floral, Modern Senior pictures, studio, Styled Senior photos, Tampa Senior pictures, Urban Outfitters

Congratulations to the Class of 2014!

Almost all of our class of 2014 Seniors have walked their last steps as High school students and took their first steps into the real world. Every year, it flies by so fast.

To ALL of my Theresa Marie senior families…THANK YOU. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for choosing me to be a part of your legacy. I am honored and I love each and every one of you!!

“Graduation only a concept in real life everyday you graduate. Graduation is the process that goes on until the last day of your life. If you can grasp that, You’ll make a difference.” – Arie Pencovici

Now go out and conquer the world. I believe in you. Good luck Class of 2014!

class of 2014Theresa MarieJune 6, 2014

Katarina | St. Petersburg Catholic Class of 2014

Meet Katarina who will be graduating with the 2014 Senior Class at St. Petersburg Catholic High School in St. Pete…

“My family and I were a little hesitant about finding a photographer for my senior pictures; would the process be awkward and uncomfortable? Would the images look detached and impersonal or would my personality shine through in the images? But, after coming across Theresa Marie’s work online, I knew right then I HAD to have her do my senior pictures. Her use of natural light was captivating, the colors in the images were rich but not overly saturated, and, most importantly, all of the subjects in the photos looked genuinely happy, not starchy or detached like typical senior pictures.

My experience with Theresa Marie was, in short, wonderful. She has such a wonderful way with teenagers; I felt totally comfortable the whole time! We joked back and forth and talked about TV shows we liked, definitely not your typical detached photographer. Theresa is not only a talented photographer but also a personable and accommodating one.

What was most striking to me was not when I saw my images but when my mother saw them; she started sobbing right at the table! It was a really bonding moment for us to share. When I saw the images I was, of course, elated; I looked natural and happy and Theresa helped to bring that out in not only the photographs but me as well.

I would definitely recommend Theresa Marie to other seniors and parents. She is friendly, cheerful, and has amazing eye for capturing moments of genuine happiness and personality.

On a personal note, I can’t say thank you enough, Theresa Marie! I truly had a wonderful time and was so amazed by the images; I’d never before seen myself looking so mature, genuine, and pretty. You have a true talent and are amazing at what you do, thank you again!! :)”

my role models are:
My mother because she works so incredibly hard on a daily basis; she is the most compassionate, positive, good natured person I have ever met. My father because he has devoted his life to working so hard to provide the best he possibly can for his family; I admire his resilience, realistic perspective, and faith he has in me. My grandparents for coming to Canada from Serbia in hopes of providing a better quality of life for their children.

What is your favorite book or magazine?
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

5 things on my life bucket list are:
1. Lock a love lock on the Pont de l’Archevêché bridge in Paris, France 2. Publish a book 3. Put out a vocal and piano album 4. Pay for a child’s surgery 5. See the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

my favorite snack foods are:
Kettle corn, fruit gummies, Famous Amos cookies

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Breaking Bad!

my favorite place to shop is:
TJ Maxx

mac or pc:
MAC

a movie that makes me happy:
50 First Dates

a movie that makes me cry:
50 First Dates…

my favorite color is:
pink

something I have too much of:
Clothing!one thing I couldnt live without:
My family and my best friend

my DREAM job would be:
Famous singer/actress (I know, I know: so cliché!)

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Buy useful medical equipment for underfunded children’s hospitals in Serbia

my favorite high school memory is:
Any time I’m with my best friend; she and I can laugh for hours and talk about anything

class of 2014, on the beachTheresa MarieJanuary 9, 2014

Jessica | East Lake High School Senior Class of 2014

Meet Jessica who will be graduating with the 2014 Senior Class at East Lake High School in Palm Harbor…

“We were hesitant at first because we knew that senior pictures could be pricey, but we chose Theresa Marie because we knew she had a great reputation and we had seen her work from many of my older friends.

My experience was fantastic! I felt like a model for the day and had so much fun. Every part of it was exciting and new to me, yet came so naturally. Then when I saw my images I was shocked! They were better than anything I could’ve imagined. They captured me and my personality perfectly.

I would absolutely recommend Theresa Marie to every senior! Theresa Marie is not only one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, but her talent is something incomparable. She made me feel so comfortable and was always excited through every step of my journey.”