Nashville TN Photographer | The Empowering Project

Senior Week—Claudia

Happy back to school, everybody! Iddy and Oscar’s and my Empowering Project is going strong. What is your advice to empower your younger self? Go to this link to answer that question for us, and also enter to win some super great prizes, including a senior mini session and a some Volcano scented goodies.

Go to the link HERE

Sunless tan glows by @quicktansunless, Quick Wash Laundry here in Lebanon was gracious enough to let us have a session in their laundromat.

Check out Iddy and Oscar’s HERE

Meet Claudia, a senior at Lebanon High School. When we asked her what her advice to her younger self was, here is what she said, “Chill out, don’t worry, everyone has gone through things, and others will understand.” The person who has empowered her through life is her mom. “The female that has made the biggest impact in my life would definitely have to be my mom. She is one of the most kind hearted people i’ve ever met, and that has always paid off for everything she’s been through. She is also very hard working and I look up to her for this reason because she has always been there for everything that i’ve ever needed even if she had to put herself second. She’s taught me so much, but one of the most important things is RESPECT, and one day I would love to have a family and give and teach my kids what my mom was able to give and teach to me. I will never stop learning from her!” Her mom sounds awesome. Have a great senior year, Claudia, and continue to empower other students with your words. Scroll for a look at her pictures. I love the crown!

Nashville TN Photographer | The Empowering Project

Senior Week—-Devin

Y’all, it’s the first full week of school Shout out to all the seniors for making it this far! Keep your head up, make good grades, work hard, and be kind. Iddy and Oscar’s and my Empowering Project is going strong. What is your advice to empower your younger self? Go to the link to answer that question for us, and also enter to win some super great prizes, including a senior mini session and a some Volcano scented goodies.

Go to the link HERE

Sunless tan by @quicktansunless, Quick Wash Laundry here in Lebanon was gracious enough to let us have a session in their laundromat.

Check out Iddy and Oscar’s HERE

Meet Devin, a senior at Lebanon High School. This one has a special place in my heart because I taught her in the first grade. Her little face looks exactly the same. :) I can’t believe she is this old. I can’t wait to see what her future holds. We asked Devin what advice she would give to her younger self to empower her, and she said, “I would tell my younger self to always be confident. Get out and enjoy high school. Don’t care what anyone else thinks. Join thing, get involved, dress up for the pep rallies!”

Devin also said that the woman in her life who empowered her the most is Joy Pine! Our sweet friend from Iddy and Oscar’s. I would totally agree, Devin. Also her friend, Meghan. Here’s what she had to say, “I think the first female that has inspired me was Joy Enzfelder. When I was younger my mother and I would talk about Joy's journey thru her mission work and Miracle Power. She inspired me at that point in my life to see the world in a different view and I knew that I wanted to be able to make a difference in some way, somehow. I ended up collecting change for a change and Joy was able to purchase a goat at Miracle Power. Today, I still hope that this had a great impact in some child’s life. Without Joy being an inspiration, I'm not quite sure that I would have some of the aspirations that I do. That brings me to Meghan, the woman who as of today probably has made the biggest impact of my life. I met Meghan through my mom when they worked in the hospital together. From the first day I met Meghan she caught my attention with her kindness toward others, the way she views things in a positive ways, her love for the Lord, the medical mission work she does, her fearless heart, courage and ambition to fulfill a dream to work at St. Judes to work with children. I can totally see myself walking in her shoes and she is someone that I inspire to be like.” Devin will be great at anything she chooses to do. Let her give you some kind words when you see her at school.

Nashville TN Photographer | The Empowering Project

Senior Week—-Allison

Like it or not, all the school is happening! If you’re a senior be sure to make this your best year yet. You’re about to go on to your future! Iddy and Oscar’s and my Empowering Project is going strong. What is your advice to empower your younger self? Go to the link to answer that question for us, and also enter to win some super great prizes, including a senior mini session and a some Volcano scented goodies.

Go to the link HERE

Sunless tan by @quicktansunless, Quick Wash Laundry here in Lebanon was gracious enough to let us have a session in their laundromat.

Check out Iddy and Oscar’s HERE

Meet Allison! She is one of the most free, confident girls I know. We asked her what she would say to her younger self to empower her, and she said, “I would tell her to wear anything she wants, go to anything she wants, don’t care what anyone else thinks. Make all the noise, sing all the songs, dance in public because life is too short!! The inner you is just as good as the outer you. Shine! Show everyone else how good you are.” I need this advice. All the people need this advice. Way to go, Allison. I love it!

We also asked Allison who has empowered her over her lifetime. This is what she said, “I love this, as a strong believer in women empowerment myself! My grandmother! She taught me not to care what anyone thinks about me, how to always take advantage of any dress up opportunity, my manners, how to make a cheesecake, never go anywhere empty handed, how to charm and make people laugh. she taught me it’s always okay to be the only one dancing or singing as long are you are having fun. She is the one that has made me the hippie child i am today. She has incredible strength and charisma to show me to take on the world one step at a time. I would love to be able to show young girls how to show the world that they are here to make a difference! Every girl has a fire inside them that needs to kindled to glow! I want show every girl she is beautifully made inside and out! I love to work with young girls to empower them and break them out of their shells and let them know it’s okay to be their true self.” Wow! That is all I have to say about that. If you see Allison in the halls at Oakland High School, she’ll give you a smile and some encouraging words. So proud of this girl for letting her light shine.

Nashville TN Photographer | The Empowering Project

Senior Week—-Aniston

“God has a plan for you, and he will lead you wherever he wants you to go.” This is Aniston’s advice to her younger self. No matter how bumpy the road is, it will smooth out. Have faith. I love this.

Aniston is a senior at Lebanon High School. The person who has empowered her is her mom. through the hard times, she has been the glue that has held their family together. Aniston says her mom is super caring and is sort of a hippie! :) She wants to make her mom proud by “bettering myself and making myself one with god more. I hope to be as strong and courageous as my mother is.” Her mom is lucky to have her as a daughter. Sweet Aniston! I hope your senior year is the best yet.

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Iddy and Oscar’s and my Empowering Project is going strong. What is your advice to empower your younger self? Go to this link to answer that question for us, and also enter to win some super great prizes, including a senior mini session.

Go to the link HERE

Sunless tan by @quicktansunless, Quick Wash Laundry here in Lebanon was gracious enough to let us have a session in their laundromat.

Nashville TN Photographer | The Empowering Project

It’s Senior Week and We Want to Empower You!

Seriously. Iddy and Oscar’s and I have paired again for The Empowering Project! Keep reading for a chance to win some awesome prizes, and learn about our project to empower girls and women just like yourself.

We are kicking off “back to School” week with our empowering project to remind you that you are enough! We photographed and interviewed 7 high school seniors to empower you with words of advice. The question they answered is “If you could tell your younger self one thing to empower her, what would it be?” Stay tuned on Instagram and see the answers on our stories this week. @heathergraviss.photography Also @iddyandoscars. I hope their words stick with you, and help you to reflect on what you can do to empower yourself and others.

NOW for the prizes! Do you want to win a Senior Mini Session from Heather Graviss Photography or a Volcano scented bath bomb and hand wash from Iddy and Oscar’s? I know you do. follow us on Instagram, reply to, and share our posts. Then go to this link to share your empowering words and enter our contest: Click Here!!!

The link to Iddy and Oscar’s Give Back Boutique is HERE .

We decided to take our seniors to Quick Wash Laundry in Lebanon, tn for this session, and I’m so glad we did! So fun! I’ve always wanted to do a Laundromat shoot. We also stopped by the Mural, Let Love Fly, outside of Iddy and Oscar’s, painted by Abby Head. Hair and makeup done by the girls, and spray tans by @quicktansunless. Thanks, girl! They look awesome.

Please, please don’t forget to enter to win!

Nashville TN Photographer | Sinking Creek Farm

Angelica’s Sunflowers

Meet Angelica, class of 2020. She contacted me about being one of my senior models (those pics are coming soon!), and she wanted to do these pictures in the sunflower field. Gorgeous! It was so hot this day, but she carried on, even doing some gymnastics in the flower rows. This is an amazing place for a session located in Murfreesboro. If you’re interested in doing a mini session this week (7/14), click HERE for more information. I can’t wait to show you more of Angelica during senior week in a couple of weeks! Scroll to see more of this sweet girl.

For more information about Sinking Creek Farm, click HERE

Nashville TN Senior Photographer | Cedars Of Lebanon State Park

Prizes!!!!

  This is the week!  I'm going to be drawing for prizes.  I know you're too excited...I will be giving away lots of gift cards to Starbucks, including the grand prize of a $50 gift card!  Also some lucky winners will get an Iddy and Oscars card, and some cool stuff from Poppie's Boutique.  I can't wait, so be watching your emails and instagram accounts for me to tag you!

 

  Meanwhile take a look at McKayla's pictures.  She is a part of my model team, and did a great job out at Cedars of Lebanon.  This girl is at my house all the time with my Lucy, and let me tell you, she's a hoot!  McKayla is a Junior at Lebanon High School.  She loves fashion and makeup, frozen hot chocolate from DD, and laughs all the time.  Happy girls are the best! 

 

 

Find out more about Iddy and Oscar's!  Love this give-back boutique!

Nashville Senior Photographer | Jade

Lebanon High School Junior | Jade

   I've know Jade for many years, as she went through Coles Ferry, the school I where I teach.  She is such a sweet girl!  She offered to be one of my senior models this time, and I'm so glad.  Look how pretty!  Jade is into HOSA, the outdoors, and she's a lifeguard.  Also she is an avid clogger and wins all kinds of awards doing that.  Wonderful!  Take a look at her pictures we took at Cedars of Lebanon State Park.

And then...

Go to the link below because I am gifting some prizes (that you want) to some lucky high school students! Gift cards and good stuff, along with a grand prize of $50 to Starbucks! I know you're excited about that one.  Any high school student can register.

To register fill out this link, and if you share or tag a friend on social media, you'll get an extra entry.  Also please like/follow me on fb, Twitter, or Insta.  Thanks!!

Here's the link

Also if you book your senior portrait session this week (April 29-May 12th) you get $50 off collections!  

Nashville Senior Photographer | Ariel

Wilson Central High School | Ariel

   This is Ariel.  She is a sophomore at Wilson Central High School.  Love that she wanted to assist in my senior model program!  She is into all kinds of things at school: Beta Club, National Youth Leadership Council, and cheer tryouts (good luck!).  She is athletic and has been cheering competitively for a while now.  Ariel will pursue a career in marine animal rescue and rehab.  I can't wait to see where her journey takes her.  That sounds so exciting!  Don't leave until you see her fabulous pictures.

  Also...

I am gifting some prizes (that you want) to some lucky high school students! Gift cards and good stuff, along with a grand prize of $50 to Starbucks! I know you're excited about that one.  Any high school student can register.

To register fill out this link, and if you share or tag a friend on social media, you'll get an extra entry.  Also please like/follow me on fb, Twitter, or Insta.  Thanks!!

Here's the link

Also if you book your senior portrait session this week (April 29-May 12th) you get $50 off collections!  

Nashville Senior Photographer | Zoe

Wilson Central High School | Zoe

  This is Zoe. She's a junior at Wilson Central.  She plays volleyball, is in Beta Club, and National Honors Society.  Cute and smart! She also is an entrepreneur.  Go to this link on Instagram to see her jewelry.  Love some of these pieces! Zoe Mac's Crafty Shack Just WOW!  Thanks, Zoe, for being my senior model this year.  You're perfect for it!

Also before you go...look at the prizes I'm giving away this week!

Gift cards and other items to Iddy and Oscar's, Poppies, Starbucks! I KNOW you want to try for the grand prize of $50 to Starbucks, right?  Any high school student can register.

To register fill out this link, and if you share or tag a friend on social media, you'll get an extra entry.  Also please like/follow me on fb, Twitter, or Insta.  Thanks!!

LINK!

Also if you book your senior portrait session this week (April 29-March 5th) you get $50 off collections!  Crazy!  Can't wait to hear from you! <3

Nashville Senior Photographer | Matthew

Lebanon High School Sophomore | Matthew

Meet Matthew, a sophomore at LHS.  I was so glad to take his pictures during my senior promotion.  I took his pictures when he was younger, so it was time for him to get some more! Matthew is in marching band, and plays all kinds of saxophones and also piano.  He loves music and also soccer and video games.  Check out his pics!  

And if you haven't seen it yet...

I am gifting some prizes (that you want) to some lucky high school students! Gift cards and good stuff, along with a grand prize of $50 to Starbucks! I know you're excited about that one.  Any high school student can register.

To register fill out this link, and if you share or tag a friend on social media, you'll get an extra entry.  Also please like/follow me on fb, Twitter, or Insta.  Thanks!!

Here's the link

Also if you book your senior portrait session this week (April 29-May 5th) you get $50 off collections!  Crazy!  I love give-aways! 

Nashville Senior Photographer | Hailey

Lebanon High School Junior | Hailey

   Meet Hailey, a junior a Lebanon High School and one of my senior models for the week.  I have known her since she was so small, and now look how grown up and beautiful she is! When she said she would like to help me for my senior week promotion, I knew I had to choose her!  At school, she is into all sorts of things...HOSA, YIG, Colorguard (this one's close to my heart).  She's the wrestling manager and a lifeguard, too.  She loves dogs and mint green.  She was a natural in front of the camera.  Scroll to see more of her pictures.

  Also don't forget to go register for some fun prizes HERE .  I have decided to extend Senior Week, so be sure to head over to the link!  You could win gift cards and other fun stuff from Iddy and Oscar's, Poppies, and Starbucks!  In addition to the Starbucks cards, the grand prize is a larger card worth $50!  Don't wait!  Sign up and share.  You can be ANY high school student, not just seniors!

I love Starbucks

I love 90s STYLE, like Hailey has on.  Those were the days.  Haha.

Nashville Senior Photographer | Jayda

Lebanon High School Sophomore | Jayda

   Ok, soooo I have lots more senior pictures to post and talk about from my model team this week!  I have decided to extend Senior Week!  That's good for you because you can still register for prizes and book your senior session at a discount.  This week is definitely IT, though.  Here's the link: Sign up HERE

    Before you go scroll down to see today's featured model, Jayda!  Her outfit is the highlight of my day today.  Back in the 90s (YES), my favorite thing to wear was velvet and denim.  I am so happy to see that it's back.  Well, I usually had a choker and platform sandals to go with it...

  Jayda is a sophomore at Lebanon High School.  She loves dancing, swimming, and trying new things.  She's is a singer and is active in her church and Girl Scouts.  She is a positive person...and organized...and hardly ever late to things.  I think I need her in my life!  She's gorgeous, too.

  

Here's a post I found about 90s STYLE

Nashville Senior Photographer | Kiley

Lebanon High School | Kiley

Meet Kiley!  My class of 2021 model.  She is fun and smart;  everything she needs to be.  She loves music and can sing.  You'll catch her in choir at Lebanon High School and hanging with her friends and cat, Kodak.  Love the name.  She is in honors classes, and keeps straight As.  She's not just a pretty face!  ;)  You rock, Kiley.

And if you haven't seen it yet...

I am gifting some prizes (that you want) to some lucky high school students! Gift cards and good stuff, along with a grand prize of $50 to Starbucks! I know you're excited about that one.  Any high school student can register.

To register fill out this link, and if you share or tag a friend on social media, you'll get an extra entry.  Also please like/follow me on fb, Twitter, or Insta.  Thanks!!

Here's the link

Also if you book your senior portrait session this week (April 29-May 5th) you get $50 off collections!  Crazy!  I love give-aways!  Scroll down to see Kiley at Cedars of Lebanon State Park.

Nashville Senior Photographer | Bailey

Watertown High School Freshman | Bailey

Meet Bailey!  My freshman "senior model".  She did so great, and just wow!  Also I'm partial to redheads, since I have one of my own.  :)  It has been a long while since I've taken pictures of her, but I'm so glad she has come back.  At Watertown High School, Bailey is into Art, Science, and Reading.  Math...not so much (I'm with ya, sister).  She loves makeup, animals and social media, but not red tomato sauce!  Haha, love it.  A strong girl who knows herself.  She wants to be a dermatologist in the future, and you can catch her raising chicks for 4H.  Scroll down to see this beauty.  Her serious face is just awesome, as is her smile.  Thanks, Bailey!

Also before you go...look at the prizes I'm giving away this week!

Gift cards and other items to Iddy and Oscar's, Poppies, Starbucks! I KNOW you want to try for the grand prize of $50 to Starbucks, right?  Any high school student can register.

To register fill out this link, and if you share or tag a friend on social media, you'll get an extra entry.  Also please like/follow me on fb, Twitter, or Insta.  Thanks!!

LINK!

Also if you book your senior portrait session this week (April 29-March 5th) you get $50 off collections!  Crazy!  Can't wait to hear from you! <3

Nashville Senior Photographer | Trinity

Lebanon High School Senior | Trinity

   I love this girl!  This is Trinity's feature for Senior Week.  She has modeled for me two years in a row because I just couldn't resist.  I've known her for a while because we go to church together.  She is definitely a person who is strong enough to show her individuality, and I think she is awesome.  Cats are her favorite, and you'll see her at MTSU in the fall.

And if you haven't seen it yet...

I am gifting some prizes (that you want) to some lucky high school students! Gift cards and good stuff, along with a grand prize of $50 to Starbucks! I know you're excited about that one.  Any high school student can register.

To register fill out this link, and if you share or tag a friend on social media, you'll get an extra entry.  Also please like/follow me on fb, Twitter, or Insta.  Thanks!!

 

Also if you book your senior portrait session this week (April 29-May 5th) you get $50 off collections!  Crazy!  I love give-aways!  Scroll down to see Trinity's session.  One of my favorite things about this is her red chucks.

Click here if YOU want some Chucks, too.

Check out THIS song called  "I'm In Love with a Girl Who Likes Jazz and Chuck Taylors".

Nashville Senior Photographer | Grant

Gordonsville High School Junior | Grant

I loved taking Grant's pictures here on the square in Lebanon. He was very comfortable in front of the camera, which is not always easy.  This 17 year old likes wakeboarding and snowboarding.  Take a look at his pics!

But before you go...look at the prizes I'm giving away this week!

Gift cards and other items to Iddy and Oscar's, Poppies, Starbucks! I KNOW you want to try for the grand prize of $50 to Starbucks, right?  Any high school student can register.

To register fill out this link, and if you share or tag a friend on social media, you'll get an extra entry.  Also please like/follow me on fb, Twitter, or Insta.  Thanks!!

LINK!

Also if you book your senior portrait session this week (April 29-March 5th) you get $50 off collections!  Crazy!  Can't wait to hear from you! <3

Nashville Senior Photographer | Annie

Lebanon High School Senior | Annie

  It's SENIOR WEEK here at Heather Graviss Photography.  I'm too excited to see what this year will bring.  I hope to meet and photograph lots of seniors, my favorite thing.  

 I am gifting some prizes (that you want) to some lucky high school students! Gift cards and good stuff, along with a grand prize of $50 to Starbucks! I know you're excited about that one.  Any high school student can register.

 To register fill out this link, and if you share or tag a friend on social media, you'll get an extra entry.  Also please like/follow me on fb, Twitter, or Insta.  Thanks!!

Here's the link

Also if you book your senior portrait session this week (April 29-May 5th) you get $50 off collections!  I know, I'm too much.  haha. 

    This is Annie, a senior at Lebanon High School.  She did some modeling for me just for this special week, and I'm so glad she did.  She is too cute.  I also have taken her senior portraits already, and can't wait to post those.  She's pretty shy, but is also funny AND has a Jeep, just like me.  A girl needs a Jeep.  She likes to kayak, just like me.  I like her.  She loves cats and cars and hanging out with friends.  You can catch her watching Youtube and she's a whiz at trivia.  I know you want to see more of her pics, so scroll on down!  Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to join me for senior week! 

 

 

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Nashville TN Senior Photographer | Senior Week

SENIOR WEEK is here!  You don't have to be a senior...

 What is Senior Week?  Well, let me tell you. I'm so excited to be doing this.  Fabulous prizes, featured seniors, discounts!  You're gonna love it...and ANY high school student can participate.  You don't have to be a junior or senior!

This week only you can register for prizes, book your senior photo session, and get an awesome discount!  Here's how it works...

Just register with me by clicking this link:

And SHARE it!

Prizes!

PLEASE like me on fb, follow me on insta or Twitter. Also if you share or see the link on social media and tag your friend, I'll give you an extra entry! 

As for prizes, I'm giving away gift cards and other prizes to Iddy and Oscar's, Poppie's Boutique, Starbucks, and for the grand prize some lucky winner will get $50 to Starbucks!  Woohoo!  Crazy! ;)

WAIT! That's totally not all.  This is important. If you book your senior session this week (April 29th-May 5) you'll get $50 off portrait collections. That expires the 5th!

Email me, call, or text...cgraviss68@bellsouth.net

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Scroll down for some highlights and group shots of my senior model teams.  Be looking for featured seniors and future seniors this week!

Nashville TN Senior Photographer | Model Call

Model Call!

Juniors and Seniors, I need your help!  Well, actually, any high schooler can apply.  I need a model team.  If you think being in front of the camera is fun, and you would like to help a photographer out, I need you.  During the week of April 15th am going to take some pictures.  For free.  You're going to help me out, and I'm going to help you out!  You'll get some free stuff, and I'll get some content to advertise with.  Plus it's fun.  And you can bring a friend if you want to.  Win-win.  If you are interested in this opportunity, PLEASE let me know by email, text, call.  I'll send you information asap.  You just have to fill out an application form.  Can't wait to hear from you!

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