Chicagoland Photographer | Olivia - Class of 2020

I want to celebrate some of my favorite Seniors I got to know on a more deeper level. So excited to share some of Olivia’s images. Olivia loves thrifting, listening to music and considers herself a nostalgic person. She also loves make-up and did her own make-up for all her High School Dances!

It was very meaningful to get to know Olivia and her mom Abby during an extensive Coffee date at the Sip last summer. I love chatting about life and dreams with my Seniors (and their moms)…opening up is not always easy but that how true connections are built!

The day we did Olivia’s session in Gary and Miller we had the best time. Olivia knows how to put outfits together and was also open to try some of my suggestions. She did a beautiful job on her make-up but nothing beats that million dollar smile that radiates right through her eyes…

18 Questions with Olivia

1. What's your favorite song right now? What do you play on repeat?

My favorite song right now is “American Money” by BØRNS.

2. What are 3 things on your bucket list?

1.) Go on a missionary trip.
2.) Complete a full marathon.
3.)Travel to all the places I’ve dreamt of going such as Sydney, Australia!

3. What is a quote you love or live by?

“I am because you were.”

This quote holds a very special place in my heart and will forever motivate me to be a better version of myself. Although my grandpa is no longer in my presence, I will continue to live my life working to be a person as incredible as he was.

4. If you could teleport where would you go?

If I could teleport anywhere I would want to go into space!

5. If you were a super hero, what's your power?

My power would be superhuman speed!

6. What Netflix series do you watch or love to rewatch?

I love Stranger Things! I could rewatch that series over and over, it will never get old!

7. If you were famous, what would you be famous for?

If I was famous, I would be famous in the fashion industry. It is a passion of mine and I want to study fashion merchandising in college.

8. Favorite cosmetic product you can't live without?

Mascara!

9. What fashion trend do you think is ridiculous?

Biker shorts! This trend doesn’t suit my style!

10. What is your favorite outfit ever?

Although this was very hard for me pick just, my favorite outfit ever is a sweater, boyfriend jeans, boots, and some type of jacket that suits the overall look! I love fall fashion!

11. What do you think is the most annoying habit of humans?

When people chew with their mouths open!

12. What would be the name of a movie you star in?

“Undivided Highway”

13. Favorite part of high school?

My favorite part of high school has been going to the football games on Friday nights. The entire community coming together as one to support our school is something I will cherish the rest of my life.

14. What is your favorite treat that you'd eat all the time if you could?

I’m a candy lover! I would eat hi-chews all the time if I could!

15. What can you not live without?

I couldn’t live without my mom, she is the strongest person I know and pushes me everyday to live up to my full potential. I will never be able to repay her for all that she has done and will continue to do for my family and I. I strive to be a women like her one day.

16. Best book you've ever read?

“It’s Kind of a Funny Story” written by Ned Vizzini. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for something new to read!

17. If you could travel or move anywhere, where would that be?

If I could move anywhere in the world, I would live in New York City.

18. Why do you think it's important to do senior portraits? What was the best part?

It’s so important to do senior portraits because in those photos you are able to capture the end of a major milestone in your life. Although this chapter of your life is ending, a brand new one is waiting to be written. One day you will be able to look back on those photos and be able to recognize how far you have come since graduating high school. The best part of my senior portraits was being able to capture who I am as an individual in a gallery of photos.

Dear Olivia, I wish you nothing but the best for your future. You will be amazing at Interior and Fashion Design or whatever else you’ll end up deciding to pursue. I know you’ll bloom surrounded by other creative minds in college. Thank you for letting me capture part of High School and don’t be a stranger ;-)))) Looking at your images brings me joy!

Congratulations on being a 2020 High School Graduate!!! (insert balloons and confetti here)!!!

Hugs to you and your mom,

Carmen | CHC-Photography, Inc.