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Saying Goodbye To My 2019 Senior Spokesmodels | Graduation Session

May 23, 2019

This past weekend I had my last photoshoot with my 2019 senior spokesmodels 🙁

Every year I select a group of high school seniors who I feel represent my brand and are excited to make friends, take photos, and help promote my business. We have different photoshoots throughout the year and also have individual senior sessions. Basically I spend a LOT of time with these girls!!

We end each year with a graduation photoshoot with caps and gowns and college t-shirts. It’s one of my favorites of the year!

While I am so excited to invite a new group of ladies into my spokesmodel family, I am so sad to see my 2019 team go!!!

To my 2019 Spokesmodels,

Thank you for coming alongside me for this huge year in my business. You have helped me more than I could have ever imagined. I have loved spending time with each of you and watching you grow –– even if senior year FLEW by!

I remember when you showed up to my house during the summer with your hands full of clothes and a little nervous for this experience. Within seconds you were all laughing and talking as if you’d been friends forever.

I am so thankful for your willingness to try new things like coming to Wilmington on random weekends to shoot and film and coming to the styled shoots throughout the year.

I hope our group snapchat never dies because I definitely want to know all of the crazy things that happen at college. I fully expect every single one of you to come to Wilmington at least once in the next year to go to the beach, get ice cream at Kilwins, and catch me up on all that you’re doing!

I love you so so much and I am so thankful that each of you were on my 2019 team. Congratulations on graduation and know that you’ll be a #dakotaherseysenior for life –– until you become a Dakota Hersey Bride 😉




If you are interested in joining the 2020 senior spokesmodel team, I am accepting applications until May 31st!

You can apply here: http://bit.ly/2020spokesmodels

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

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Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

I love these girls!!!

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

The girls asked for photos with me –– melted my heart!!! I am so sad to see them graduate!

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

East Carolina University high school senior photos in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

Senior spokesmodel photoshoot with graduation cap and gown and college shirt in Goldsboro, NC

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