Victoria's Breezy Spring Lubbock, Texas high school senior shoot

Victoria, you are awesome. I love your outfits you chose for your session. They are so fun, stylish, colorful and look beautiful on you. Thanks for choosing me to be your high school senior photographer. I love your energetic personality, and you have a gorgeous smile.

To the Class of 2013, I'd love to work with you this summer for your senior session. Contact me to get pricing and book your shoot. Take a look at the current 2012 H.S Seniors here and get ideas on your own senior shoot.

[Like] Victoria's H.S Senior Shoot at the end of this post to share with your friends on facebook and stay connected.

Kendra's Urban Clovis, New Mexico High School Senior Shoot.Class 2012

Kendra is graduating this year from high school, class of 2012. She has big plans to attend University of New Mexico (UNM), and following her dreams of being a teacher or psychologist.I am so excited to share Kendra's session with you. These are just a few of the images going in her 8.5x11 LookBook. Best of luck to you Kendra. Enjoy!

Chelsea's Spring Time Clovis, New Mexico High School Senior Shoot

Thank you Chelsea for an awesome photo shoot. The wind totally worked in your favor. I am so excited about your order that consists of 99% of the images below. I added a couple favorites of my own, too. You are a beautiful girl, and by looking at your order, I can tell your mom agrees and will be bragging about you to everyone she sees. I'd love to work with you this spring or summer for your senior session. Contact me to get pricing and book your shoot. Take a look at the current 2012 H.S Seniors here and get ideas on your own senior shoot.

[Like] Chelsea's H.S Senior Shoot at the end of this post to share with your friends on facebook and stay connected.

TymberLee's Summer Breeze Clovis High School Portraits. Class of 2012

I have been waiting patiently to post this session I did back in August. When I first talked with TymberLee I was so excited that SHE was excited about working with me. I had a blast photographing her beautiful face and getting to know her fun spirit. She is a bright girl with high standards, and has lots going for her.Good luck with college TymberLee!

Most, if not all of the images below went into a LookBook TymberLee ordered. Stay tuned to see it!

I'd love to work with you this spring or summer for your senior session. Contact me to get pricing and book your shoot. Take a look at the current 2012 H.S Seniors here and get ideas on your own senior shoot.

[Like] TymberLee's H.S Senior Shoot at the end of this post to share with your friends on facebook and stay connected.

* I'm currently looking for 2013 High School Senior Ambassadors. Interested? Contact Me here.

Emily's Springtime-Sunshine Alamogordo High School Senior Portraits.Class 2012

Emily you are beautiful! Thanks for coming all the way from Alamogordo, NM to Clovis for your high school session.  I love your style and the three outfits you selected for your shoot were lovely and spring-y. I'd love to work with you this spring or summer for your senior session.  Contact me  to get pricing and book your shoot.  Take a look at the current 2012 H.S Seniors here and get ideas on your own senior shoot.

[Like] Emily's H.S Senior Shoot at the end of this post to share with your friends on facebook and stay connected.

* I'm currently looking for 2013 High School Senior Ambassadors.  Interested? Contact Me here.

2012 High School Senior Announcement Cards

Take a look at the high school senior announcement cards for this year. Do you offer graduation announcement cards? Yes! I most definitely do with the help from fabulous templates I pick out with my clients in mind.

What size do you offer?

You have two options...

-5×7 flat cardstock printed on recycled paper

-5x5 trifold cardstock printed on recycled paper

Examples below

What kind of finish is the card? recycled paper

How much do they cost? 5×7 flat cards start at $65 for a package of 25 cards (2 sideds)

5x5 trifold cards start at $130 for a package of 25 cards (6 sided card)

Can I customize my cards?

Some of the  colors and wording can be changed to customize your card. The design of the card cannot be changed.

How do I go about ordering my graduation announcement cards?

Great! I’m glad you are ready to order. All you need to do is decide which design you want, and images you choose.

You can place your order with me at your Ordering and Viewing Session, through your web gallery, or over the phone and email.

575.219.9312 cristy@cristycross.com

Is there a cut off date?

Yes. If you want them all sent out by first of May, please have your orders in to me no later than *Friday, April20th!*

How long does it take to get them in?

7-10 business days-this allows time for custom work, printing and shipping

Where will they be delivered?

First to me, then to you

This way I can make sure your order is super duper correct.

Kendra's Spring Time Clovis, New Mexico High School Senior Portraits.Class 2012

Kendra you are so beautiful and so fun. If you want to get some cute outfits like Kendra's just check out Forever 21 and the Buckle. And for the locals, GW Clothing.

Victoria's Sunny Urban Lubbock, Texas High School Senior Portraits.Class of 2012

Can we say gorgeous!! Thanks Victoria for a fabulous session. You are a lovely girl, and I enjoyed working with you and your stylists. I love the outfits you wore and I wish to have all of them in my own closet :)I am SO excited for you to see the full session...very very soon.

Carly's Country Chic Las Cruces, New Mexico High School Senior Photo Shoot

Carly you are stunning! For reals. I can't wait for you to see your LookBook in person and hold it in your hands. It is full of the beautiful photographs you see below from her country chic Las Cruces, New Mexico high school senior photo shoot. Thank you Carly for choosing me to photograph your beautiful face :)

Preparation Tips for H.S Senior Shoot.Clovis Portrait Photography

*update...this was originally posted last April when i was looking for 2012 seniors. I am now looking for 2013 H.S Senior ambassadors if you are interested. Class of 2013, Its time to start thinking about your senior session. I want to help get you prepared for your shoot, and have done so in this video. I hope it helps!

I am currently booking sessions for Class of 2013 in the months May-August. I am also currently looking for senior ambassadors.

Benefits of a Senior 2013 Ambassador: Free session (1-2 hr session, 3 outfits and facebook images-worth $225) 50 REP cards with your favorite photo to pass out to your class mates $25 print credit for each person you help book

More fashionable resources can be found at salt&prep

Interested in booking a session? Please contact me at cristy@cristycross.com I can't wait to work with you!

Emily's Urban-Style Clovis, New Mexico High School Senior Photo Shoot

I'd like to say a huge thank you to Emily and her mom for driving 3 1/2 hours from Alamogordo, New Mexico for Emily's urban-style high school senior photo shoot.We got some beautiful shots, and I can't wait to share all of them with her.

Take a look at this beautiful girl.

Madeleine's Alamogordo New Mexico High School Senior Shoot

Thanks Madeline for being such an awesome High School senior and for coming all the way from Alamogordo, New Mexico for your shoot. We had to use our brains and think of where to do our shoot, because it was WINDY. Starting off in my office, Madeline was super easy going and stunning. Then we headed to the "woods" if you want to call it that in Clovis, NM and then downtown. I think we could have done her shoot just about anywhere, because like I said before, she was stunning. She is super friendly, and fun-loving and so much fun. I am excited for you and your final year of high school. Congratulations Madeline.

Carly's Country Chic Las Cruces, New Mexico High School Senior Shoot

Wowzers! I mean Carly, you look so gorgeous and you are glowing! I loved your country chic Las Cruces, NM high school senior shoot. I can't wait for you to see the rest. They will blow your socks off. I mean, I know that might be a cheesy line, but seriously girl, seriously. You are lookin' good.

Leti's Artesia, New Mexico High School Photo Shoot

I traveled to Artesia, New Mexico for Leti's High School photo shoot. She was super awesome and braved the sizzling hot sun that day. We did solo shots of her, but had to include her beautiful baby boy too. Thanks Leti for a fun shoot.

Madeline's Super Chic Clovis, New Mexico High School Senior Shoot

Madeline came all the way from Alamogordo, New Mexico for her High School Senior shoot. Thanks for driving to Clovis and thanks so much for making my job so much fun. She is going to have a very hard time narrowing down her favorites. I am waiting patiently to see which ones they select! You will see more from her session in the next couple of weeks, and you don't wan to miss it.

Kenzie's Artesia, New Mexico High School Senior Shoot

A big thank you to Kenzie and her family for placing a fun order. I love the images you selected, and I know it wasn't easy to narrow down all the wonderful shots. You look fabulous Kenzie! She styled all her outfits along with her makeup and hair, because she's talented like that.

Book your own High School 2012 Senior Session! CLICK HERE

Kenzie's Chic Artesia , New Mexico High School Senior Shoot

I'm getting geared up to show the full reveal of Kenzie's High School Senior Shoot, but I couldn't resist sharing one for the moment. Kenzie was rocking it at her shoot.  I drove out to Artesia for session an LOVED being in a new place and explore for her session.

All Booked Up for 2011

I am all booked up for 2011.  What does that mean?  I am not taking  anymore sessions for Fall 2011. Thank you thank you thank you to all who booked a session with me for Fall 2011.  I am SO excited to photograph you and your family.

I am now booking sessions for Spring 2012.  Interested?

I am booking a limited number of shoots each month with the new baby coming. I typically book 3-4 months in advance.

Contact me at cristy@cristycross.com, subject "I want to book a Spring Session"

TymberLee.2012 Senior

TymberLee is graduating this year. She contacted me back in May or June to schedule her 2012 Senior Session, and I was so excited THEN to do a shoot with her because she has been waiting since she was a sophomore to have her senior pictures taken by me. Now that made me feel pretty special! Her enthusiasm is contagious, because I instantly couldn't wait either. Not only did her personality make this session so fun, her outfits were perfect and totally her. Add all of that with her great smile and we have a winner folks.I loved your session TymberLee. You are one of a kind and super fun. Thanks for being so awesome and making me look like I'm totally awesome with your photogenic-ness :)

2012 H.S Seniors.Black Book

Remember their session? Well, this is their high school senior shoot printed in style