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THINGS TO DO Before You Go Away to College! (or at least become familiar with…)

Administrator — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:31:42 +0000

We at Jeffrey W Burger Photography are always interested in keeping our cool high school friends in the loop… enjoy!

Evan – Class of 2010, Linden High School(Michigan Senior Photographer)

Administrator — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:23:47 +0000

Hello, SNOWboader people (and those who are NOT!). Welcome to our first photo peek of Project X-evan… an extreme sports athelete!

We know many of you are waiting for winter and the upcoming ‘shred’ season… so, in the meantime, we have created Project X-evan, a fine collection of that which represents both danger and joy of this extreme sport… snowboarding.

Well, this past weekend, we went to one the most popular snowboarding resorts in the local area and met up with Evan and his mom, Sheryl. We were all super motivated to have some fun and excitement to shoot before the real season kicks-off. After all, there was no waiting in lines, not a lot of people (actually, no people at all!)… for that matter, there was not even snow… but we had the park all to ourselves!

Yet, Evan was all over the place and we just followed and had the Canon ready. Snowboarding is a lifestyle… snowboarding and nothing else. Kind of living life without fear… this is Evan!

We were in awe of Project X-evan and are excited to share this sneak peek with you. And, remember… 92-day countdown to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics is fast approaching!

“Snowboarding is an activity that is very popular with people who do not feel that regular skiing is lethal enough.” ~ Dave Barry (American writer and humorist best known for his weekly newspaper column; b.1947)

“I now realize that the small hills you see on ski slopes are formed around the bodies of forty-seven-year-olds who tried to learn snowboarding.” ~ Dave Barry (American writer and humorist best known for his weekly newspaper column; b.1947)

“Attitude: Greatness is only achieved in the absence of fear”. “Courage: The key to happiness is freedom, and the key to freedom is courage.” ~ Anonymous

“Dare: Great results require great ambitions.” “Passion: Get out and ride.” ~ Anonymous

“Persistence: The greater the difficulty, the more glory in surmounting it.” “Vision: Visualize your dreams and make them happen.” ~ Anonymous

Brittney – Class of 2010, Davison High School(Michigan Senior Photographer)

Administrator — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:04:33 +0000

When Brittney, a 2010 Davison High School senior, and her family friend, Kim, walked through our studio door we knew we were in for a special treat. They have an incredible connection and bond with one another. When we started discussing possible location ideas, they told me of the most beautiful park near their home. I couldn’t wait for Brittney’s photo shoot session, so we went to scout the location ahead of the session and what a fabulous place it was!

About half way through the shoot we stumbled upon a location where the light was coming through the trees and hitting Brittney just at the right angle and I just started snapping away. And, when Brittney suggested climbing over the rails and walking on the stepping stones of the waterfalls, I was hesitant, at first. Brittney’s passion and drive is awe-inspiring and it’s infectious. It’s so much fun to connect with seniors, like Brittney, that have so much zest for life and adventure. I grabbed my Canon and we took off.

At the end of this special photo shoot session, I realized Brittney had made my job quite easy… as you can see by her sneak peak below! Thanks again Brittney and Kim… you were both so much fun and exciting to work with!

And, if you think that Brittney did an awesome job in her photos, please leave a comment below!

“What we think, we become.” ~ Buddha quotes (Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.)

“Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh (Vietnamese monk, activist and writer; b.1926)

“A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (German playwright, poet, novelist and dramatist; 1749-1832)

“The closer the look one takes at a word, the greater distance from which it looks back.” ~ Karl Kraus (Austrian writer and journalist, known as a satirist, essayist, aphorist, playwright and poet; regarded as one of the foremost German-language satirists of the 20th century, especially for his witty criticism of the press, German culture, and German and Austrian politics; 1874 – 1936)

Katie – Class of 2010, Linden High School(Michigan Senior Photographer)

Administrator — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:41:01 +0000

We just love doing senior photo sessions because they’re so much more like a fashion shoot where we get to direct and experiment, plus high school seniors do know how to rock and are always up for being original and different so we can always get some awesomeness from each shoot.

Meet, Katie… the stylish, quite type with a great smile. The camera absolutely loved her!… and, so did we! She was rockn’ some cool styles and brought just the right amount of A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E for her photo shoot session. And, her friend, Alison, who pitched in to assist, was just the best!

Katie, thank you for being willing to go with the flow and try out our ideas… sure am glad that cop just dropped by to say hi!… and not coming for us! Check out the coolness in her sneak peek below!

And, if you think that Katie did an awesome job in her photos, please leave her some love and a comment below!

“Communities and neighborhoods are affected. Idling trains, traffic backups, grade crossing accidents and other safety issues all affect the quality of life in our neighborhoods.” ~ William Oliver ‘Bill’ Lipinski (American politician, Democratic member of U.S. House of Representatives from Chicago, currently a lobbyist; b. 1937)

““Romance often begins by a splashing waterfall and ends over a leaky sink.” ~ Anonymous

“No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.” And… “Womanist is to feminist as purple is to lavender.” ~ Alice Walker (American author; written at length on issues of race and gender; wrote The Color Purple for which she won the Pultizer Prize for Fiction; b. 1944)

“If you don’t have a policeman to stop traffic and let you walk across the street like you are somebody, how are you going to know you are somebody?” ~ Anonymous

Alicia – Class of 2010, Linden High School(Michigan Senior Photographer)

Administrator — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:54:23 +0000

We’ve been trying for awhile to get together with Alicia and finally the “BIG shoot day” came…. she was gracious enough to squeeze me in her busy school schedule, dance and cross-country activities, and, did I mention hanging out with friends!?!

Alicia is such a sweet spirit… and, almost unbearably adorable. She was so cute and willing to try any pose, any location and we just had fun. I am just loving her photos… they’re so HER and the perfect amount of CUTE! Mom (Jennifer!), thanks for finding us and allowing us to photograph your beautiful daughter, Alicia! It was truly our pleasure. We hope you enjoy your sneak peek!!

And, if you are reading this and think that Alicia did an awesome job in her photos, you should leave her some love!! Comment below and make her day.

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson (American essayist philosopher, and poet, best remembered for leading the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century; 1803 – 1882)

“There’s something strange and powerful about black-and-white imagery.” ~ Stefan Kanfer (acclaimed American biographer of Lucille Ball, Groucho Marx and Marlon Brando, among others; writer, editor and first film critic at Time; Literary Lion of New York Public Library and recipient of numerous writing awards)

“God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, disease, avalanches, and a thousand tempests and floods. But he cannot save them from fools.” ~ John Muir (Scottish-born American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of U.S. wilderness; 1838 – 1914)

“Be sweet, be good, and honest always.” ~ Emma Bunton (English pop singer, songwriter, radio presenter and occasional actress; best known for being a member of the successful ’90s girl group, the Spice Girls in which she was known as Baby Spice; b. 1976)

Grace – Class of 2010, Fenton High School(Michigan Senior Photographer)

Administrator — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:23:55 +0000

Introducing Grace… attractive, elegant, chic and one additional word: PHOTOGENIC! She was fun to watch coming out of the Burger Traveling Dressing Room because she came out making a statement with her stunning outfits and accessories. Grace is a fashion diva and knows how to put herself together with her style and colors, and, she loves a wholesome look with little or no make-up.

This young lady has a sweet and kind demeanor and was a natural in front of the camera and made my job so easy especially with her best friend, Meagan and her mom, Kathleen, assisting! It was definitely a beautiful afternoon!

This sneak peek for Grace displays the beautiful range of options we had for her senior photo shoot session. We used a nearby property as the perfect setting with perfect afternoon weather. The property had a rustic, country-feel to it… out of the city with lots of textures, colors and natural areas. Grace was adventurous enough to wander out in the fields in a few of her images so we could capture her personality in these most perfect images.

It was a delight hanging out with Grace, Meagan and her mom and shooting right until the last bit of daylight disappeared over the horizon. Enjoy!

“In a portrait, you have room to have a point of view. The image may not be literally what’s going on, but it’s representative.” ~ Annie Leibovitz (American portrait photographer whose style is marked by a close collaboration between the photographer and the subject; b. 1949)

“For me, clothes are kind of character; I don’t follow fashion or understand trends.” ~ Meryl Streep (American actress who has worked in theatre, television, and film; widely regarded as one of the most talented and respected movie actors of the modern era; b. 1949)

“This war is like an actress who is getting old. It is less and less photogenic and more and more dangerous.” ~ Robert Capa (Budapest, born Endre Ernő Friedmann; a 20th century combat photographer and photojournalist who covered five different wars across Europe; 1913-1954)

“I base my fashion taste on what doesn’t itch.” ~ Gilda Radner (American comedienne and actress; best known for her part of the original cast of Saturday Night Live, for which she won an Emmy Award; 1946-1989)

“I basically became a cheerleader because I had a very strict mom. That was my way of being a bad girl.” ~ Sandra Bullock (1964) is an (American actress and ranked as the 14th richest female celebrity with an estimated fortune of $85 million; b. 1964)

Ben – Class of 2010, Goodrich High School(Michigan Senior Photographer)

Administrator — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:24:34 +0000

At Jeffrey W Burger Photography, we take the time to not only know about you but the things that are important to you because we want to capture the real you in your senior portraits. We believe in having your senior portraits say exactly what you want them to say and we’ll work together with the senior and their parents to make them express everything you want them to say!

And, now we introduce you to Ben, Class of 2010, Goodrich High School. We met Ben when he assisted his friend Sara (Class of 2010, Mt. Morris) during her senior photo session. Ben had a plan… unique and creative, and, stimulating and exciting. Ben chose the Flint, Michigan downtown area for his photoshoot session… an area that is meaningful to him because of the many “high” places… tall buildings, lofty bridges and elevated parking garages. We started early afternoon for this session… the weather was cool and not too windy, the water was as smooth as glass, and, other than a few mosquitoes (we survived!) everything went perfect.

Ben have a fun and safe senior year and enjoy your sneak peak!

“I demolish my bridges behind me… then there is no choice but forward”. ~ Fridtjof Nansen (Won the Nobel Peach Prize in 1922, 1861-1930)

“Buildings, too, are children of Earth and Sun.” ~ Frank Lloyd Wright (American architect, interior designer, writer and educator, who designed more than 1,000 projects, 1867-1959)

“A strong man and a waterfall always channel their own path.” ~ Anonymous

“I paint because I love it, and, it adds character to any inanimate object. Whether it is a wall or a footpath. It brings the streets to life.” ~ Rone (A notable street artist living in Australia; notability comes from the prolific nature of his art, the skill of his work and his unique and individual style; b. 1980)

Ericka – Class of 2010, St. Agnes Academy, Houston, Texas (Michigan Senior Photographer)

Administrator — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:26:14 +0000

From the minute we picked-up Ericka, 2010 St. Agnes Academy senior, from Houston, Texas, at the Detroit Airport, began an incredible three-day weekend. It was hard work but it was fun and exciting to see our photo shoot plan for Ericka come alive. It will definitely be something everyone involved will remember for sometime to come!

I want to also mention that Ericka spent her summer volunteering in Cocle, Panama and was recently awarded a $15,000 scholarship from the Linda Lorell Scholarship Foundation. And, sponsored by Chris Brown from the Houston Texans and given to Ericka and the other finalists was an iMAC Apple Computer and a 6-week SAT course. Congratulations, Ericka!

Ericka, thank you so much for flying in from Houston for your 2010 Senior pictures! It was such a joy and blessing to work with you. Have a great senior year, and, enjoy your sneak peak with your family and friends!

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ~ Harriet Tubman (American escaped slave, Civil War Soldier and Abolitionist, 1820-1913)

“Dreams are illustrations… from the book your soul is writing about you.” ~ Marsha Norman (American Playwright and Dramatist won Pulitzer in 1983 for her play Night Mother. b.1947)

“There are two ways of spreading light… to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” ~ Edith Wharton (American Novelist and short-story writer, 1862-1937)

Brittany – Class of 2010, St. Agnes Academy, Houston, Texas (Michigan Senior Photographer)

Administrator — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:35:52 +0000

There are times when we just sense a photo shoot session is going to be great. When Brittany arrived from Houston… yes, I did say “Houston, TX”! Well, that was the beginning of a whirlwind weekend of shooting in and around some of the coolest places in Mid-Michigan. Of course, they say everything is bigger and better in Texas except they don’t have picturesque landscapes, lakes and parks, University of Michigan nor Michigan State University! Brittany came in with her beautiful Texas tan and smile and gave us free reign to go wherever I wanted to shoot and “Wow!” that’s always a fun and exciting way to start.

Brittany is one of those young ladies who knows’ who she is and is a natural in front of a camera. She is not only beautiful but she is also sweet, inquisitive and sincere…a great combination that shows in all her images. Best wishes to you, Brittany, as you finish out your senior year! And, enjoy your sneak peak with your family and friends!

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson (American Poet, Lecturer and Essayist, 1803-1882)

“The road to success is always under construction.” ~ Lily Tomlin quotes (American Actress and Comedian. Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2003.b.1939)

“The journey is the reward.” ~ Chinese Proverb

“We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us.” ~ Virginia Satir (American Phychologist and Educator, 1916-1988)

Lauralyn – Class of 2010, Hartland High School (Michigan Senior Photographer)

Administrator — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:54:07 +0000

As mentioned in a previous posting, enjoy a few additional images from a really incredible and cool photoshoot session we did of Lauralyn, 2010 senior from Hartland High School. She is this beautiful, smart and absolutely fun, fun fun individual with mom, Nancy, to match. And, all this shows in these few images we are sharing with you… enjoy!

“Women are like teabags. We don’t know our true strength until we are in hot water!” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

“A great photograph is a full expression of what one feels about what is being photographed in the deepest sense, and is, thereby, a true expression of what one feels about life in its entirety.” ~ Ansel Adams

“There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.” ~ Ansel Adams

“The camera can photograph thought.” ~ Dirk Bogarde