Natalie Gibbs Photography – Christiansburg, Virginia

Aug11

Click over to see Payton’s senior pictures!

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

I had kind of a marathon of senior portraits this week (along with 2 weddings last weekend), so I have a lot of new posts coming up!

Payton is senior #4 from my alma mater down in Bristol. She is a sporty girl who plays softball and basketball both, and she works in the guidance office with my dad! It was really fun to traipse around Sugar Hollow with Payton and her mom. Payton has a killer smile, as I’m sure you’ll agree, and I’m always in favor of photographing big smiles!

To help show off the seniors (and hopefully increase my search engine ranking), I’m starting a new special deal. For every 10 comments on a senior’s post, they earn a free 8×10″ print. Leave Payton a message below the photos and help her score some free pix! If you are a senior who I photographed back in June, don’t worry… the deal will apply to you, too, as soon as I get your pictures up here (probably after wedding season ends).

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

I’m finding that being a photographer also entails being a stylist.  I get asked for opinions on outfits, shoes, and hair A LOT.  (So much that I kind of want to take a class in styling and cosmetology.)  I think Payton did a great job picking out her last outfit, in particular.  She chose a black tank that had colored beading all around the collar.  The shape and the detailing were interesting but still kind of low-key, and the collar framed her face really nicely.  It’s sophisticated, but still casual.  She also took the time to put on some jewelry, which adds a nice touch.

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

senior pictures - portraits - bristol, va

Remember, for every 10 comments, Payton gets a free 8×10″ print!  Leave her some love!  (Limit one comment per commenter, 50 comments total.)

30 Comments

  • Comment by Sara Campbell — August 11, 2010 @ 2:19 pm

    These are great picture and they bring out Paytons true beauty.

  • Comment by Tonya — August 11, 2010 @ 2:25 pm

    I have enjoyed all the picture of the JSB girls I have seen. You have done a great job! It’s hard for me to believe they are seniors, it seems like yesterday they were at the middle school!

  • Comment by Kevin Perrigan — August 11, 2010 @ 3:21 pm

    Nice pics. I bet mom is happy with these.

  • Comment by Bridget Addington (paytons mom) — August 11, 2010 @ 4:08 pm

    These are very good pictures. Thank you for caring about making these senior pictures special for my baby.

  • Comment by Pam Buchanan — August 11, 2010 @ 4:31 pm

    As always, a fantastic job by Natalie with an absolutely beautiful JSB senior!! Love all the pics!!

  • Comment by bonnie copenhaver (NAN) — August 11, 2010 @ 4:32 pm

    Very beautiful pictures. Can’t believe she will be a senior. You did a great job for my sweet granddaughter.

  • Comment by Melonie — August 11, 2010 @ 6:05 pm

    These are sooo good! Payton is beautiful, just like her momma!

  • Comment by Jason Copenhaver — August 11, 2010 @ 6:23 pm

    Great pics Payton!

  • Comment by Samantha Copenhaver — August 11, 2010 @ 6:25 pm

    These pics are great! Love the outdoor ones on the bridge. Wonderful pics and a gorgeous girl!!

  • Comment by Janet Rasnake — August 11, 2010 @ 8:06 pm

    Payton Love your pictures!!! You are such a beautiful young lady!!

  • Comment by Natalie Gibbs — August 11, 2010 @ 9:22 pm

    10 comments! A free 8×10 for Payton! Keep ‘em coming and she can earn even more!

  • Comment by Leslie Heckford — August 12, 2010 @ 3:54 am

    Payton’s pictures are very good. I know Mom is proud!!!!

  • Comment by Chris Garland — August 12, 2010 @ 5:24 am

    beautiful!!!

  • Comment by SheilaV — August 12, 2010 @ 5:28 am

    Very beautiful pictures!

  • Comment by Vicki Casey — August 12, 2010 @ 5:32 am

    She is a beautiful girl!!! I love the black and white pictures.

  • Comment by Melanie — August 12, 2010 @ 8:42 am

    These pictures turned out so good. She is such a pretty girl!! They have all grown up soooo quick!

  • Comment by Karla Lane — August 12, 2010 @ 11:51 am

    Absolutely awesome photos. I love the ones with you on the bridge. You are a doll :)

  • Comment by Charlene Wood — August 13, 2010 @ 6:05 am

    Beautiful !!

  • Comment by Carol Sturgill — August 13, 2010 @ 9:23 pm

    That’s Aunties Great Great Beautiful Young Lady

  • Comment by Eydie — August 14, 2010 @ 9:09 am

    Great Pictures love the ones on the bridge beautiful!

  • Comment by caegan — August 14, 2010 @ 1:16 pm

    BEAUTIFUL pictures payton!

  • Comment by Gail Chidress — August 19, 2010 @ 4:39 am

    Payton you look so beautiful in all these pictures. I know you are going to have a wonderful life full of happiness, great friends and success.

  • Comment by Damon Lester — August 19, 2010 @ 4:54 am

    I will tell you what, you can tell that girl is ready to graduate!!! I know you are proud of her and you should be. The pictures are fantastic!!!

  • Comment by Whitley Slate — August 19, 2010 @ 5:19 am

    The pictures are beautiful just like you are Payton inside and out.

  • Comment by Bethany Messer-Crump — August 19, 2010 @ 6:00 am

    Natalie, beautiful work! Paytons smile is contagious and you did a great job capturing it!

  • Comment by Natalie Gibbs — August 19, 2010 @ 6:23 am

    Wow! Thanks for all the comments! Payton really is a beautiful girl. She’s up to 24 comments (not counting mine) so that’s TWO free 8×10s and another getting close.

  • Comment by Derek Felty — August 19, 2010 @ 7:04 am

    Hope you have a wonderful and memorable senior year!!!

  • Comment by Tonya Fleenor — August 19, 2010 @ 7:45 am

    Very beautiful pics

  • Comment by Caegan Lane — August 20, 2010 @ 11:37 am

    You are gorgeous!

  • Comment by Darla Jenkins — August 20, 2010 @ 11:39 am

    Wow! ;)

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