I’m so excited to start truly introducing y’all to my amazing Fab Grad Spokesmodels for the year! We’re starting off with a beautiful spotlight, Audra Chenoweth from Franklin Academy Class of 2016!
Audra was hand selected to be a Fab Grad Spokesmodel after being recommended by a fellow FGSM, an in depth application and enjoyable in-person interview! I adore this wonderful young lady and wanted to take a few moments to share a little more about her & what makes her so fabulous…
Audra describes herself as independent, kind and dedicated, portraying her real personality to those who meet her (I’d have to agree!). She believes that true beauty is from within, attracting people more than physical beauty. Part of a diverse group of friends with different styles & personalities, a “unique and fun-loving” group when put together. She’s also one of my 2 beautifully talented ballerina’s this year!! She dances at City Ballet in Raleigh and has been dancing for 11 years already. In addition to her dance, she loves water sports, is a cheerleader at her school AND a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Doe. As if that’s not enough, she also participates in National Honor Society, French Honor Society & Dance Honor Society for leadership skills & community service opportunities. Strong, independent, smart, driven, makes me laugh, beautiful inside & out? Umm… YES!!!
When asked about her experience with the program so far, here’s what Audra had to say…
- What appeals to her about Jen’s work/style… “I love how Jen Mink Photography portrays the real you. The photos taken show the personalities of the clients, in addition to their outer beauty. I also really love the vivid color that is enhanced in the photos! It makes the frames look so fun and lively!!!”
- Favorite part of our rep session… “I really liked the fact that we got our hair and makeup professionally done. I felt like royalty.”
- Favorite part of working with Jen & team… “They treat you like a mature adult. They give you a task or a pose, and expect you to produce.”
- Why her peers should come to Jen for their portraits… “Jen is truly an artist. I mean, her work speaks for itself.”
- What she’s looking forward to in her upcoming 1:1 session… “Putting my own style into the shoots. I’m excited to try out a new, edgy look.”
Fun & Fab Scoop on Audra’s FAV things:
- Quote… “Here’s the thing about power. You don’t ask for it, and you don’t wait for it to come to you. You go out, and you take it.” – Alma Adams, NC Congresswoman
- Colors… Black, Red, Emerald Green & Canary Yellow
- Music… Rap, Pop, Country, Alternative… basically anything that sounds good 🙂
- Songs… Heart Made Up On You, Cha Cha, Like That, Oceans, Trap Queen
- Musicians… Darius Rucker, Jack & Jack, R5, Beyoncé, Fall Out Boy, Cage the Elephant, Rae Sremmurd, The Civil Wars, Marina and the Diamonds, One Direction, The Wombats
- TV Shows… Big Bang Theory, Dancing with the Stars, Breaking Amish, House Hunters International, Property Brothers
- Sports… Baseball & Football (to watch), Dance & Cheer (to play)
- Designer… Elie Saab
- Store… Mary & Mak boutique in Wake Forest
- Food… Ice cream and blueberries
- Restaurant… Bluefins Seafood
- Thing to Do with Friends… “Go eat breakfast really early in the morning, and then go to the lake “
- Location… Lake Gaston, North Carolina
- Vacation… Cruise in the Southern Caribbean
A few other random but SO fun tidbits 😉
- She has an inner Beyoncé that comes out when she dances & cheers! (love that!)
- The music from Phantom of the Opera gets her every time
- Her dream destination would be New Zealand or Ecuador, where she would own a tiny house near the beaches, living like the locals
- She’s recently picked up a love for the hobby & stress reliever of visual journaling, which incorporates art and writing into one… creating an image that represents what you are writing about.
Audra’s future dreams include attending either NC State (yay! 😉 ) or University of Tennessee for Biomedical Engineering. After obtaining her masters, she’ll travel the world using her skills & abilities to help people!!
Oh such a quick glimpse into who this well-rounded young lady is, time to share images of her beautiful personality!!…
See Audra around school, dance or around town? Stop & say “HI!” – your day will be sweeter for it! Certainly feel free to reach out to her or myself if interested in getting your own Fab Grad (Senior) Portrait Session booked! In fact, drop her a friendly comment here or my Facebook/Instagram post of this spotlight and get your August to October session booked with Jen during Audra’s spotlight week (7/14-20/15) to receive an additional 10% off your session fee!! BONUS 😀
Special Thanks & Credits…
Hair & Make-up: Denise Hutter / Images by Denise and Beccah Thiel
Location: Crosswinds Campground, Jordan Lake
Lake Hairpiece: Jen Mink 😉
Lake Dress: Sew Trendy Accessories
Additional Thanks: Eabby Jacobs / Eabby Verhoeven Photography and Ashley Keefe
