Emily :: Michigan Senior

Meet Emily who came all the way from Michigan for her senior photo shoot…

IN HER OWN WORDS:

“I chose Theresa Marie because I always wanted my senior pictures on the beach. My cousin Hannah had them done by Theresa Marie and they looked absolutely stunning!

I loved going to all the beaches and feeling like a superstar for the day, going everywhere we went. When I first saw my images, I was shocked! They looked amazing and I couldn’t ask for anything better.

Everyone should go get their pictures done with Theresa Marie. You will have an amazing fun experience and you will end up with amazing results in the end!”

My role model is:
My Mom because she is a strong woman and sets a good example for how to live my life

My favorite book is:
The best of me by Nicholas Sparks

If I had to listen to ONE station on Pandora until the end of time, it would be:
Eminem

my favorite high school memory is:
Fun times with friends

5 things on my life bucket list are:
1. Skydiving
2. Travel the world
3. Body piercings. I already have some
4. Tattoo
5. Swimming in Jacob’s well in Texas

my DREAM job would be:
Dog trainer

one thing I couldn’t live without:
My dog, my friends, and my family

my favorite color is:
Blue

a movie that makes me happy:
Dumbo

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Graceland

a movie that makes me cry:
The fault in our stars

mac or pc:
MAC

my favorite place to shop is:
The mall

Anna :: Pennsylvania Senior

Meet Anna who is a high school senior all the way from Pennsylvania…

IN HER OWN WORDS:
“I wasn’t sure where I wanted my senior portraits to be taken, and I wasn’t sure if the senior photographer that I’d choose would be able to capture the real me. I chose Theresa Marie because her images were breathtaking and real– they were images that seemed to capture perfect moments of each and every senior. I was nervous because I had never taken photos like this before, especially a lot of them! I wanted to be comfortable and Theresa made me feel like I was at a home away from home.

Theresa made me feel extremely welcome and appreciated. She made my nerves disappear and I soon became excited moments after meeting her for the first time. I loved playing music and just being myself, taking photos while I rocked out and laughed and smiled a lot. Theresa really encouraged the real me to shine through!

 My images exceeded my expectations in so many ways! I was in awe! I was so happy with what was produced. My favorite image was captured with my ukulele on the beach, which signifies such an importance of music in my life.

Theresa Marie will make your senior portrait experience worth the while! She is so personable and made me feel (and look) like a superstar! She made me feel so special with my senior picture experience. I couldn’t have asked for a better time!  Thank you so much!”

What would be the THEME SONG to your life? (include the artist)
It would probably be Follow Your Arrow by Kacey Musgraves. This song is just an anthem to completely be yourself & express what you really believe no matter what anyone else says.

Who are your role models and why?
Definitely my parents — they’ve been through so much and have done so much for me. One of my best friends, Michaela, who just graduated from high school (a year ahead of me) because she has nurtured me from the very beginnings of our friendship when we were 7 and 8 years old.

my favorite book or magazine is:
I loved Eat, Pray, Love simply because it was such an adventure and self-discovery book & it made me laugh and cry and be happy.

If you had to listen to ONE station on Pandora until the end of time what would it be?
Your Favorite Coffeehouse — I adore the acoustic covers of recently released alternative songs

5 things on my life bucket list are:
1. Master fingerpicking on the guitar. 2. Learn how to speak Spanish. 3. Live in NYC for longer than a week. 4. Go white-water rafting. 5. Adopt a child.

a movie that makes me happy:
Safe Haven

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Pretty Little Liars (& I’m not ashamed to admit it)

a movie that makes me cry:
White Christmas (it’s just a really happy ending)

mac or pc:
Mac 100%

my favorite place to shop is:
TJ Maxx & the Gap

my favorite snack foods are:
Grapes and Wheat Thins

my favorite color is:
lilac

one thing I couldnt live without:
Sheetz frozen lattes

something I have too much of:
SHOES…..(even my mom agrees)

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
probably be dreaming – ha-ha!

my favorite high school memory is:
Pulling an all-nighter (almost) after waking up at 7am on a Friday without school, going out to eat with my council members, decorating for prom all day, going to prom that night, then taking prom down, returning our supplies that night to the school at midnight Friday night, and going straight to Relay for Life at the high school stadium and staying up pretty much the entire night with my friends.

my DREAM job would be:
TO BE A TEACHER and just work with little kids the rest of my life and inspire them to learn and play music and sing.

Avery :: Kansas Senior Class of 2016

Meet Avery who came all the way from Kansas for her senior shoot…

IN HER OWN WORDS:
“We were all very hesitant at first that we were going to take my senior pictures (a huge milestone in my life) all the way in Florida! We had never heard of anyone from around where I live going to the Clearwater area for pictures so we had no idea where to even start! I got online to look around and as soon as I saw Theresa’s pictures and how amazing they were I knew she was going to be the one!

There are no words to explain how truly amazing my experience was. Theresa was so uplifting and made me feel beautiful in front of the camera! My absolute favorite part was how I didn’t even feel like I was taking pictures at times, we were having so much fun!

It was such an amazing experience; I would not have changed a single thing! She will capture every quirk possible of yours to remember your entire life. Theresa Marie does so much more than just take pictures, she captures your inner and outer beauty! She taught to be my own kind of beautiful!

Theresa, I could never thank you enough for everything. I wish so badly we could’ve came to the studio for the order appointment and pickup.. But I can’t wait to see all my amazing pieces! I hope to someday see you again!”

My role models are:
My role models would be my parents! They do everything they possibly can to make sure my sister and I get to do and have what we want. I hope someday I can be as amazing of a parent to my kids as my parents are to me!

my DREAM job would be:
To be a nurse!

one thing I couldnt live without:
My phone and my family

My favorite book or magazine:
I love the Hunger Games series and the Divergent series! I also love any books by Nicholas Sparks!

5 things on my life bucket list are:
To travel to as many places over sea as possible, be the coolest parents to my kids someday, and to live a happy life with my soulmate!

something I have too much of:
Clothes and shoes!!

a movie that makes me happy:
Dolphin Tale

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
The bachelorette

a movie that makes me cry:
The Fault in Our Stars

mac or pc:
Mac

my favorite place to shop is:
The mall

my favorite snack foods are:
Any fruit!

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Save enough to pay off my entire college expenses, buy myself a new car, give my parents a little, and to just save up for a rainy day!

my favorite color is:
Teal or turquoise

my favorite high school memory is:
Making it to state in both volleyball and basketball my freshmen year!

Hillary :: Berkeley Prep Senior Class of 2016

Meet Hillary who will be graduating from Berkeley Preparatory School in 2016…

IN HER OWN WORDS:
“For years, I have envisioned my senior photos and upon seeing Theresa Marie’s work instantly knew that I wanted her as my senior photographer! Before discovering Theresa Marie, I worried that my senior photos would appear stuffy or look unnatural. However, as soon as I saw Theresa Marie’s work, my worries disappeared! I chose Theresa Marie because her photos seemed to capture personality and happiness. I also loved Theresa Marie’s use of beautiful outdoor settings and how she makes each picture unique!

The experience was even better than I could have imagined and it exceeded all of my expectations! Theresa Marie’s enthusiasm was infectious and made me even more excited for my shoot. She is the sweetest person ever and made me feel super special!

While I loved the reveal of the images, my favorite part of the experience was the shoot, especially on location at the beach. While I am usually hesitant to have my picture taken, Theresa Marie made me feel comfortable in front of the camera and the entire shoot was so much fun! The day was an absolute blast and was a great way to start my senior year! It’s a day I’ll never forget!

When I first saw my images I was in awe! My images were everything I imagined and more! I couldn’t stop smiling! Theresa Marie is so talented and really captured my personality in each picture–I will cherish them forever!

I have already told all of my friends about Theresa Marie and they loved the pictures that I showed them! I have told them that working with Theresa Marie was the best decision I could have made for senior pictures and that the entire experience was extremely fun and positive! I am so thankful to have had such a wonderful experience!”


5 things on my life bucket list are:
1.) Go to the French Riviera 2.) Help make a lasting difference in someone’s life 3.) Be the musician in a wedding 4.) Publish a book or produce a Broadway show 5.) Appear on a TV show in China (there’s a story behind this I promise!).

my role models are:
My parents becuase they are extremely selfless and caring. The author John Green because of his intelligence and sense of humor.
if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Pay for college, buy a grand piano, donate to a non-profit, and save the rest for my parents and my retirement.

one thing I couldnt live without:
Music and chocolate (I’m sorry I couldn’t decide!)

a movie that makes me happy:
It’s a Wonderful Life

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Gilmore Girls

a movie that makes me cry:
Forrest Gump
my favorite reading material:
My three favorite books (at the moment) are “Cloud Atlas,” “A Constellation of Vital Phenomena,” and “And the Mountains Echoed.”

something I have too much of:
Books to read!

my favorite things in life are…
funny movies, books, helping others, my family, my iPhone, politics, the bookstore, music

my favorite color is:
Light blue

mac or pc:
Mac

my favorite place to shop is:
J. Crew

my favorite snack foods are:
Fruit and chips
my favorite high school memory is:
Traveling to DC to compete with my History Bowl team.

my DREAM job would be:
US Ambassador to China or working for the United Nations.

Megan :: Plant City Senior Class of 2015

Meet Megan who graduated from Plant City High School last spring…

 

IN HER OWN WORDS:

“I wanted a photographer that would capture me in a way that was timeless, not cheesy like a lot of senior pictures are. I found Theresa through google and did some researching and fell in love with her style. After talking with her on the phone I knew I could trust her to give me a perfect senior shoot.

It was an awesome experience. I knew I didn’t need to stress because I was in good hands! My favorite part was getting my makeup done and planning the shoot because we could just laugh and get excited for what was to come! At my reveal I was truly blown away…I felt beautiful!! I love my pictures so much.

I am so grateful that I found Theresa. She gave me such a unique senior experience and it was truly the cherry on top of my final months as a senior! Not only does she do beautiful work, but she makes you feel so special. Everything Theresa does is done with care and detail in mind. If I were to do it all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing!!

Theresa doesn’t just take pictures, edit them, and give you your order. She makes it a whole experience. From her Snapchat stories to her adorable ‘Pink Starburst’ notes, she makes you feel so special. She is the most detail-oriented person I’ve met and I feel like I can honestly call her a friend. My pictures are everything I could have dreamed of and more. She captured the essence of who I am. Theresa’s style is so tasteful and I know I will love these pictures until I’m 80!”

 

5 things on my life bucket list are:
Travel the world
Run a marathon
Learn another language (Spanish or French)
Have kids
Join the Peace Corps

My role models are:
My mom because she makes everyone feel important. My sister because she is brilliant. Emma Watson because she is so classy and continues to pursue her education.

My favorite color is:
Black.

My favorite place to shop is:
Online…Asos, Nordstrom, and tons of online boutiques
Something I have too much of:
COFFEE…or is there such thing as too much coffee?

My favorite snack foods are:
Peanut Butter, Dry Cereal, Cheese, and Fruit

The THEME SONG to to my life would be:
Honestly any Girl Power song but if I were to pick one then probably Miss Independent by Ne-Yo. I’m all about being my own person and not relying on others to be successful.

If I had to listen to ONE station on Pandora until the end of time it would be:
Lana Del Rey

One thing I couldnt live without:
Books.

My favorite books and magazine are:
The Harry Potter series, Time Traveler’s Wife, Water for Elephants, To Kill a Mockingbird…this is hard I have too many. Cosmo Magazine.

A movie that makes me happy:
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

A movie that makes me cry:
Blind Side

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
GREY’S ANATOMY!!!!

If I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Buy a BMW

My favorite high school memory is:
Making the Varsity Cheer Team sophomore year.

My DREAM job would be:
Pediatrician that gets to travel the world and help sick kiddies in 3rd world countries.

Lindsey :: Plant City Senior Class of 2015

Meet Lindsey who is a 2015 graduate from Plant City High school…

IN HER OWN WORDS:
“My family and I didn’t have any hesitations with senior pictures because we knew it was something we really wanted to do before I graduate. We felt that it was important to have proffesional pictures done during such a big part of my life so that we could look back on them. I chose Theresa Marie because my friend actually saw her online and once I stalked her site I fell in love with the way she captures people. I really liked her whole style that she had and I felt like I could connect with her.

My overall experience with Theresa Marie was excellent and I would recommend her to anybody that wants to get senior pictures done! I loved how comfortable she made me feel from all of the sweet treats she had to the gift bag I got at the end. I’m not a person who likes to take pictures all of the time because I’ve always felt that I’m not that photogenic but once we started she had me loosen up with her silly sense of humor and corny jokes which helped me a lot plus my best friend, Megan was there to make weird faces in the background. I loved getting the chance to have airbrushed makeup done because I’ve never done it before and because it looked amazing!

It’s hard to say what my favorite part was because the whole process was pretty fun but I took some pictures with my best friend who is going to UF while I’m going FSU and that was really special since we got to capture moments together before we have to go our separate ways even though we could never really be separated.

Also I loved seeing my pictures with my mom and seeing her reactions as I sat back and ate some popcorn courtesy of Theresa! When I first saw my images I was very surprised and overwhelmed because they all were so nicely done thanks to Theresa and I felt very special in that moment! It’s not every day that you watch a video that is all about you.

Theresa’s jokes and comforting sayings made me feel at ease while taking pictures since I was a little tense at first. Towards the end of the shoot we were all laughing and Theresa made me feel like a princess with the way she had all of these special things all ready for me. I was not expecting to be treated like a queen but that’s how Theresa will make you feel. She does all of these little extra things that most people maybe wouldn’t do but they make you feel special.

I’m so thankful to have such a sweet and caring photographer like her and I will always remember and cherrish the moments we had while capturing my senior pictures! Theresa Marie is awesome and you would be lucky to have her as your photographer for senior pictures!”

my role models are:
My parents because they are both very strong and have taught me everything I know. They have always done whats best for me and I hope to be a parent that is as good as them.

5 things on my life bucket list are:
Travel Europe, Have Children, Go to the Olympics, Tour Washington D.C., go to fashion week

 my favorite book or magazine is:
Harry Potter Series and anything romance, Vogue, Seventeen Magazine

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
How to get away with murder

something I have too much of:
Nail polish

one thing I couldnt live without:
my bed

my favorite place to shop is:
jcrew, nordrom, american eagle

a movie that makes me happy:
The Parent Trap

a movie that makes me cry:
p.s i love you

my favorite color is:
Navy

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mac or pc:
pc
 my favorite snack foods are:
cheez its, fruit gummies, nuts, grapes

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
get a lawyer and investment broker

my favorite high school memory is:
Going to football games and getting food after at Beefs where we always go and just having fun in a big group

my DREAM job would be:
A buyer for Nordstrom

Tiffany :: East Lake Senior Class of 2015

Meet Tiffany who graduated from East Lake High School…


IN HER OWN WORDS:
“I was hesitant about the entire senior photoshoot itself. I’ve never really been good in front of a camera because I don’t know what to do with myself. My family and I also knew how pricey senior photos could be, which made us even more hesitant. We chose Theresa Marie because we fell in love with her work. Her ability to capture all kinds of personalities showed through the beautiful photos featured on her website.

My overall experience with Theresa Marie was just as amazing as her! She made me feel so comfortable and genuinely good about myself. Theresa does a great job at bringing out the best in people and it shows in the photos! My favorite part was the actual shoot because I felt like a model for the day. It was definitely an experience to remember.

When I first saw my images I fell in love with them. They were so perfect, and Theresa did a fabulous job at capturing my true colors!

I wouldn’t have change a single thing about my experience. Everything was perfect! From the preparation for the shoot to the very end, I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. I would recommend Theresa Marie to any senior! She is amazing at what she does and is such a sweet person! Theresa truly cares for her clients and it shows through every photo she captures of them! I can’t thank her enough for the amazing experience & photos!! Choose Theresa Marie & you’ll fall in love with your senior experience just like I did! You won’t regret it!! :)”


My role models are:
My biggest role model would have to be my parents, they have done so much to give me a good life & I could only hope to be as good as them when it comes time for me to have a family.

5 things on my life bucket list are:
1. To travel the world
2. To go skydiving
3. To help the homeless and bring them joy during the winter holidays
4. To go to Bora Bora

something I have too much of:
Starbucks!!!

one thing I couldnt live without:
My friends and family
favorite book or magazine:
My favorite magazine is Seventeen.

my favorite snack foods are:
Granola bars & gummy bears

my favorite color is:
Tiffany blue

mac or pc:
Mac

a movie that makes me happy:
The Blind Side

a movie that makes me cry:
The Blind Side

TV show I’m currently addicted to:
Pretty Little Liars

my favorite place to shop is:
Abercrombie & Fitch

if I inherited a million bucks today, I would:
Buy my parents a nice house so they wouldn’t have to work anymore

my DREAM job would be:
My dream job would be an Event Planner

my favorite high school memory is:
It would have to be homecoming week with all of my friends and playing powderpuff as a homecoming week tradition

Hannah :: Michigan Senior Class of 2015

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!”

 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)

Chelsea :: Newsome Senior Class of 2015

Meet Chelsea who just graduated from Newsome High School…

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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

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.