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Meet Hannah who came in all the way from Michigan for her Senior photo shoot…

IN HER OWN WORDS:
“I’d always wanted my pictures done by the water and my family was planning a trip to Clearwater, so I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to get my senior pictures done. I started looking up different photographers in the Tampa and Clearwater area and I came across Theresa Marie. I’m so glad i did because I instantly fell in love with all of her images. I could really tell that she loves what she does and that she genuinely cares for her seniors.

My photo shoot could not have gone any better. I was so excited and Theresa Marie made me feel super comfortable in front of the camera. I felt like a superstar and that’s how you should feel. Oh my gosh, when I saw my images I was speechless! I loved every single one she showed me, they were better than I ever imagined they would be.

Overall, being a TM senior is so special and I will never forget it. This experience exceeded all of my expectations. Thank you so much Theresa Marie!”

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 My role models are:
My mom for sure! She is the strongest, sweetest, most outgoing person you will ever meet and she always has a smile on her face. I hope that I will be able to give my family everything just like she does.

5 things on my life bucket list are:
Scuba diving, road trip with my friends, see a shooting star, travel around the world, and have a paint fight.

one thing I couldnt live without:
My bed! I love to sleep

my favorite color is:
Light Purple

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Law and Order SVU

my favorite snack foods are:
Fruit and Oreos!

something I have too much of:
NAIL POLISH! I always have to have a fresh coat of polish on my nails

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Pay for college, take my family on vacation, and save the rest for the future (house, car, kids)

mac or pc:
Mac

my favorite place to shop is:
Express or Target

a movie that makes me happy:
I love so many movies but some of my favorites are Finding Nemo, 17 Again, and Easy A!

a movie that makes me cry:
Im such a crier when it comes to movies. I recently watched The Fault in our Stars and i cried the whole time

my favorite high school memory is:
Spending alot of time with my friends and going to homecoming dances and prom

my DREAM job would be:
Thats such a hard question… Right now i want to be an optometrist ( but that could change)

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Meet Chelsea who just graduated from Newsome High School…

IN HER OWN WORDS:
“Most of the time I feel awkward having people take pictures of me and posing for someone so I was kind of nervous. We chose Theresa Marie because the photos she does are beautiful and we fell in love!

Theresa Marie made me feel very comfortable! It was a lot of fun, my favorite part was going in the water and posing on the beach because I love the beach and I was excited to take pictures somewhere that I felt embodied my persona.”

When I first saw my images, I was astonished! I knew Theresa took great photos but it’s so different seeing them when they’re pictures of you. I was amazed at how beautiful they looked. Would I recommend Theresa Marie to other seniors? OH MY GOD YES! She is so funny and makes you feel so comfortable when she’s photographing you. She makes the whole thing feel natural and fun.”

CHELSEA’S MOM, LAURA SAID:
“I didn’t want her pictures to look like everyone else’s. I wanted her to have a unique experience and with someone who took it seriously.

It was amazing from start to finish. So professional but 100% fun and we could have stayed for hours more. My favorite part was seeing the look of happiness on Chelsea’s face. She’s been through so much in the last few years and having her photos finished at the beach was something she always wanted to do for her senior pictures. She loved it and I loved watching her love it.  

When I first saw Chelsea’s images I gasped and I think I may have squealed..haha. They were even better than I had hoped for.

I would recommend Theresa Marie to other seniors in a heartbeat. You get what you pay for. If you are looking to do something amazing and have something to treasure for the rest of your life, call Theresa Marie!

Working with Theresa Marie was the best choice we could have made. She was so much fun and gave us the most professional photos. Choosing which amazing products to get based on the images she took was the best part. She is worth every penny and I couldn’t recommend her any higher!”

 my role models are:
Mr. Dyches-teacher-he’s a very positive person, Matty Healy because he’s never afraid to state his opinion, my mommy because she’s always there for me and takes care of me, my Aunt Vikki because she’s a great care giver, my Mimi who recently passed away because she was the nicest woman who ever drew a breath.
 If I had to listen to ONE station on Pandora until the end of time what would it be?
The 1975

my DREAM job would be:
Owning a doggie day care

something I have too much of:
illness

one thing I couldnt live without:
Michael (and dogs)

a movie that makes me happy:
Mean Girls

a movie that makes me cry:
Marley and Me

my favorite color is:
pink

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Grey’s Anatomy

my favorite snack foods are:
Homemade Chocolate Chip cookies

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Go on “thisiswhyimbroke.com” and go shopping.

 5 things on my life bucket list are:
1. Travel to Italy
2. Own a silkie chicken
3. Marry Michael
4. Skydive
5. Go canoeing in a crystal bottom canoe.

my favorite high school memory is:
dating Michael

my favorite place to shop is:
Mall

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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.

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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

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!! :)”

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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

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.”

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5 things on my life bucket list are:
Skydiving, climbing a mountain, visiting every continent, going on a mission trip and having a big family

my favorite high school memory is:
playing flag football

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Gossip Girl

a movie that makes me happy:
A Cinderella Story

a movie that makes me cry:
Marley and Memy DREAM job would be:
a business women in the fashion industry

something I have too much of:
clothesmac or pc:
Mac

my favorite place to shop is:
Forever 21my favorite snack foods are:
Cookies

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Travel the worldone thing I couldnt live without:
my family

my favorite color is:
blue

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Meet Erin…

“My senior photo shoot experience with ‘Theresa Marie’ was incredible! I had so much fun preparing for the shoot as well as during the shoot. Theresa Marie made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera and made it easier for me to be myself in front of the camera.

Before the shoot, I was so excited but nervous at the same time because the weather was starting to get colder and I had no idea what to wear or how to do my hair but once I figured that out I just felt excited! During the shoot I had so much fun and that is what I wanted because I wanted my photos to show my personality and spirit and Theresa Marie captured that. Especially in the candid shots where I am laughing at something or she told a classic joke or she tried to get me to loosen up and have fun.

I chose ‘Theresa Marie’ because my sister did her senior photos through her and her photos came out fantastic and all she could do when she came back from her shoot was rave about what a great time she had. That is exactly what I did too! I raved about my experience and basically fan-girled over the photos when I saw them. Other seniors should choose ‘Theresa Marie’ because she makes you feel like you are out for a night out on the town and you just happen to be getting your photo taken in the process. Any senior, boy or girl, will have so much fun during the shoot and will remember the memories of it in even more detail because you will have candid photos of it.”

My weekends are made up of: watching movies, reading books, writing

My favorite things in life are: funny movies, hollywood gossip, books, helping others, avoiding homework, getting dressed up, going out to eat, my family pets, my family, the bookstore, starbucks, cooking, baking, music

my favorite high school memory is: The senior model shoot was sooooooo much fun!
my DREAM job would be: An A-List Director

mac or pc: Both
my favorite place to shop is: American eagle

something I have too much of: Spare time.
if I inherited a million bucks today, I would: Invest it so it can grow and I can buy more stuff

my favorite color is: Royal blue
TV show I’m currently addicted to: Glee

a movie that makes me happy: The little mermaid
a movie that makes me cry: Seven pounds (will smith is amazing)

my favorite snack foods are: Dessert
one thing I couldnt live without: My family