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retroclectic (re tro clek' tik) adj. awesome style combining the hip, the now, the vintage, the wow - reflected in the art done for senior high school students at Mia Dolce Photography 2010.

Welcome to our place! Here we muse, ramble and reflect. The Retroclectic style is the highlight of our senior high gallery. It's you in the uniquely eclectic photography styles from Mia Dolce Photography. These are not your average senior shots, they show you the many shades of your personality and highlight the real you.

We appreciate the funky findings of what we call retro-clectic. So if you would like to share something you appreciate that is retroclectic whether it be a dress, jacket, sneakers or something you've made, please share it with us at design@maephotography.com. As much as we love to create we appreciate other's musings as well.

With our retroclectic style YOU are the art!

To apply for our model ambassador position please download this application and get it back to us asap!

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  • Simply Retroclectic

    Isn’t it funny how life always seems to work itself out? Little things can happen and you are amazed how everything is just right. Well that’s how we felt when we met our new model rep Kelsey from Lakewood High School. From the moment we met her we knew that she fit right in to the Mia Dolce Family, with her bright smile, unique style and bright green eyes she won us over. We wanted to share some of the images we took of her, and remind those out there that its never too late to share your unique style with us. After all retrocectic is about being you! PS Love those cowboy boots!

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    Here’s Morgan. She is another of our awesome Model Reps for 2009-2010. Morgan is from Los Alamitos High School. When you see her at school, ask her about us! She’ll tell you all about her fun photo session!

    Los Al Dance Performance

    Wow … these girls and guys are amazing! As one mom said, “You don’t have to know anyone in this dance program to enjoy the show.” She was right! Here’s the Cliff Notes version.

    Senior Model Rep 2010: Marielle

    Marielle is another one of our Model Reps. She is a dancer and boy … did this girl have energy! She was even willing to climb up a huge dumpster bin! We didn’t let her but it was great to see her enthusiasm!

    Senior Model Rep 2010: Melissa

    We had a fun day with our Model Rep Melissa. She is a music lover and she even provided us with some entertainment as she played her guitar!

    What does a great photograph mean to you?

    Do you get excited by eclectic style and individual flair in images? Something off the beaten path yet inherently beautiful? Share your thoughts on what makes a photographic image great - describe the feeling that you get when you see an image that makes you go “wow” and why it provokes that feeling.

    Oftentimes portraits only manage to capture a small facet of their subjects’ personality. A person is like a prism - complex and multifaceted - and a good image captures all of the different nuances and subtleties of the spirit in front of the lens.

    We here at Mae Photography are dedicated to creating images that reflect the real inner spirit of our clients. None of that impersonal, over-posed, old school stuff - we like to create organic relationships between the subject and the final portrait. Our dream is to make sure that every one of our clients see their portraits and go “wow, I can’t believe that’s me!” It’s *your* image - let’s make it unique, fun, fab, and reflect the real you!

    Attention all Juniors in High School, looking for Spokesmodels

    Wanted: Model Reps

    Need a fun way to earn some extra cash? Become a Model Rep for an upscale photography studio!
    We are looking for Models Reps that are current High School Juniors graduating in 2010 from the following areas:

    Los Alamitos, Lakewood, Cypress, Long Beach, Cerritos, Anaheim, Fullerton, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, La Mirada, Sunset Beach, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa  (limited models per school)

    Models must be:
    - fashion conscious
    - energetic and outgoing; personalities that shine through in images
    - 5′0″ and up for girls; 5′3″ and up for guys
    - active members of their school
    - go through an interview process and have parental permission & guidance
    - be willing to show their images to other upcoming seniors and be able to give them information about the Studio.

    Compensation includes photo credits, cash and/or products for referrals. The more you book the more you earn!

    Mostly we hope this will be a fun experience for you as well as a way to save some money on your senior portraits.

    Visit our site at: http://www.seniorhighgallery.com to see some of our work or go to “Love Mae’s Retroclectic Look” on Facebook.

    Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you soon!!  714.745.0111

    What is your idea of retroclectic?

    What do you think of when you hear the word “retroclectic” ?

    Is it something that is timeless? Stylish but with substance? Cute but quirky? Innovative yet old-school?

    When we say “retroclectic” we think fun, inspired, and absolutely YOU! So give us your best definition of “retroclectic” because, like most made-up words ;), the definition is as multifaceted as the individual in question. So share your thoughts!

    retroclectic casa

    So my roommates and I are trying to spice up our place! What exactly spices up a place? I say it is all in the lighting but great art (photography) and a few funky finds don’t hurt either. It is definitely an art in itself to “decorate” ones place. I love it when you can tell there was some thought in how a space is organized but also when there are certain personal touches as well. I am sure there is a balance when decorating a space making it look good but without breaking the bank, making it stylish but yet cozy as well.

    photo: apartmenttherapy.com

    photo: apartmenttherapy.com