I’m thrilled that it’s time to “Celebrate the Seniors” again. Every year I love hearing back from the seniors I photographed last summer and fall to see what they’ve been up to, what decisions have been made as far as future plans, and learn how their senior year has been shaping up. Hailey is an Oconomowoc High School senior and has BIG plans coming up. I’m so excited for her!
I first met this beauty on the sidelines of our son’s baseball games last summer. Her younger brother plays ball with our youngest son. Hailey is incredibly smart, hard-working, and so sweet. That work ethic shows in her accomplishments. I had to do a double take when her questionnaire answers came in to make sure I read them correctly. Check them out below!
During our consultation Hailey really liked the look of Paradise Springs for her session. I love this place too! It has such a storybook feeling. Her first session date (mid-June) got rained out and working around several planned family trips meant rescheduling pushed it back more than a month. During that time the mosquitos unfortunately took over the place. Mental note: do not try this location at the end of July, unless you love bugs. Hailey was a trooper! Sometimes when things don’t go perfectly, they become pretty memorable and make the best stories later! Even though Hailey left with a few bug bites we still had the best time together celebrating this special milestone.
Keep reading to see what Hailey has planned for her future and make sure to comment below to wish her well!
Meet Hailey
For fun I like to…
Fish, hangout with friends, and make nails
After I graduate I plan to…
Attend Missouri University of Science and Technology to become a nuclear engineer
My favorite high school memory so far was…
Junior year prom with all of my friends
What is the best part of high school?
Being able to pick your own classes
What is the worst part of high school?
All of the tests tend to be on the same day
Who inspires you to be better?
My parents
Have lunch with anyone (alive or dead)…who?
Alysa Liu
What I’m looking forward to the rest of the school year is…
Prom and track season
What I’m most looking forward this summer is…
Going to Mexico with my friends
My favorite class/subject in high school is/was…
Math
Please highlight some of your accomplishments while in High school. Hands on experience, awards, championships, anything special that comes to mind.
Completed the IBCP program, the Global scholars program, and worked with NASA



Favorite local place to eat…
Cornerstone
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Olive Garden Spaghetti
My favorite playlist includes…
Alex Warren, John Michel Howell, and Noah Kahan
Favorite snack?
Chocolate covered pretzels
Something on your bucket list?
Go to Universal
What is your favorite thing about our community?
People genuinely care about others. Also, there are so many events that they all work together to make happen.
Who would you like to shout out to that contributed to your success?
My mom and dad and all the teachers that helped me get where I am now
What will you miss most about the last four years?
My friends and teachers


Also, a this or that section:
- Morning person or Night owl? Night owl
- Book or movie? Book
- Mountains or Ocean? Mountains
- Breakfast or dinner? Dinner
- Summer or winter? Winter
- Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate
- Amusement park or day at the beach? Amusement park
- Alaska or Hawaii? Alaska
- Reading or writing? Reading
- City or Country? Country
- Salty or sweet? Sweet
- Swim in pool or ocean? Pool
- Youtube or TV/Netflix series? TV/Netflix
- Passenger or driver? Passenger
- Ice cream or chocolate cake? Ice cream
- Cat or Dog? Both!
Enjoy the rest of your final high school year, Hailey! I am so happy I got the opportunity to get to know you better and photograph you during this exciting chapter in your life.
Comment below to help make Hailey’s graduation from senior year even more special.
Julie Collins Photography is an Oconomowoc Senior Photographer located in beautiful Lake Country, WI who loves capturing true emotions and candid moments that help tell the story of the seniors she works with. If you’re looking for an Oconomowoc Senior Photographer, send a message to chat!
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