Meet Nora

Nora is a 2024 senior from Lincoln East High School. She is such an outgoing, creative, spunky, loving, determined and adventurous soul. She loves cooking and baking because she loves making new things and giving them out to her loved ones. Sh also loves playing softball and lifting because she loves being active while also being able to socialize with her friends.

After high school, she is planning on going to Colorado State University to study Interior or Architectural Design. She is still undecided on a specific career, but she really wants her future to involve creating and designing living spaces for homeless and disadvantage people. She says, “I am passionate about this because a lot of people think that homeless people got themselves into this situation and could work out of it. However, that is far from the truth for many people. These disadvantaged situations are easy to get into and hard to find a way out of. Providing living spaces allows for more dignity and a better chance for a brighter future.

When I asked her what the biggest lesson was that she learned in high school, she said, “Don't take it all so seriously, make sure to have fun.” It’s so easy to get caught up in the academics, the drama, the chaos of high school. I love this lesson because it’s one we can all learn from and take with us for a lifetime. The magic of life happens when you’re having fun, and I think Nora is in for a lifetime of fun. Her bucket list includes Travel more outside the country, skydive, and have a spontaneous trip.

I also asked her about the best piece of advice she’s been given. Her answer was: “Take time for yourself!” Another little nugget that is just pure gold. YOU matter. Your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual self MATTER. Take time to fill your cup, to do things that bring you joy. Do the deep work to be your best self. The better you take care of yourself, the better you can share your light with the world.

Nora, you’re an inspiration. You’re so unique, creative, compassionate, fun, and beautiful inside and out. You’re going to do amazing things, girl!

Now, check out her senior pictures! Nora had a Simple Senior Session with an extra outfit and we did her sessions in September. We started at the most adorable vinyl store in Lincoln, New Day Vinyl, to capture her love of music. Then we took advantange of some beautiful glowy light and landscaping out front before we headed over to Holmes lake to get some more end-of-summer wildflowers. Due to events downtown, we did the rest of her session another day. We finished at the Graduate hotel in downtown Lincoln for some funky lobby vibes followed by a gorgeous golden hour rooftop city-scape look.

All I could think the whole time was holy crap, you are such a BEAUTIFUL GLOWY GODDESS!

Here’s what Nora had to say about her senior experience with Sonnenblume!

Before the pictures, I was feeling a little self conscious. But as we got more into the shoot, Gabby helped me relax through telling me how to pose and knowing how to navigate the different spaces. Gabby's encouraging words and direction really helped me feel more confident throughout the photoshoots.

And here’s what her mom, Jennene had to say.

I witnessed her ability to truly bring out the individual spirit and another level of excellent service with my youngest daughter, who is creative and wanted pictures at record store and a hotel with funky interior. Gabby arranged with the record store and hotel so we could have her pictures taken at their businesses. I have never seen my daughter that confident and the pictures turned out so fun and fabulous! I am not sure how I will choose the final pictures to order. I am confident that we will narrow it down as Gabby walked us through pictures for my older two, gave us time and space to decide while helping us narrow down to our absolutely favorites.

Nora had a Simple Senior Experience with an extra outfit!

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