{Saying Goodbye to My 2025 Senior Spokesmodels}

Last week I said “goodbye” to TEAM 25 with our final session of the year, a cap and gown mini session! This week, many of them are in their final high school days while a few have already graduated. This session is always filled with bittersweet emotions because I have grown so fond of these girls over the last year. It’s hard to believe we are at this time of year already! I swear, it feels like I just like yesterday when I met them all. This year, I gifted the girls teal cords to commemorate the time they spent together on TEAM 25. My hope is that it will always serve as a reminder of the friendships, memories and growth made this year.

TEAM 25 is a mix from Algona, Bishop Garrigan, Emmetsburg and Humboldt High School! We kicked off the year with a Meet and Greet party where each member received a welcome box from all our amazing sponsors throughout the year, including a custom CB Studio seniors t-shirt. Our first official shoot together was a fun, Iowa vs Iowa State mini session. At this session, we all became fast friends and the conversation and laughter hasn’t stopped since! Following the mini session was the main event of the year, a Taylor Swift Eras themed styled shoot. Last but not least, their cap and gown session where I think we all got a little teary eyed…or was that the wind and allergies? Haha!

To the beautiful TEAM 25—I honestly can’t believe this moment is here. It feels like just yesterday we were kicking off our year together…laughing at our first group shoot, trading stories while getting ready, and celebrating all the big (and small) wins along the way. You’ve each brought something incredibly special to this team…your joy, your personality, your willingness to show up and be seen…and I want you to know how deeply that’s impacted me.

This wasn’t just about photos. It never was. It was about Confidence. Growth. Fun. Trust. Community. Friendships.

And the moments in between the poses…those were the real magic.

You’ve modeled more than outfits this year…you’ve modeled kindness, resilience, friendship, and what it means to be authentically you. That’s the kind of beauty that doesn’t fade. The kind that matters. As you step into your next chapter, I want you to carry this truth with you: YOU already have what it takes. There will be moments of fear, of doubt, of uncertainty…but you know how to rise. I’ve seen it. I’ve watched you grow, stretch, laugh, and shine. And you’re just getting started.

Wherever life takes you next, know I’ll be cheering for you…always. Thank you for trusting me! Thank you for being part of this! Thank you for being exactly who you are!