THE SMILEY BLOG

Your senior pictures are a pretty huge deal. This is your way of celebrating your accomplishments and showing the world that you are done with high school! These pictures are going to live on in frames inside your parents’ entryway and on graduation announcements across refrigerators. Don’t worry, though. I have you covered! As a […]

Once you start focusing on your college, grades and scores quickly become your life. And while devoting hours to studying might be pretty effective, it never hurts to have an extra bit of help. If you’re looking for one of the best ways to build up your college application, you might want to consider working […]

Throughout high school, a tutoring center is one of the best tools you can have. Yes, they’re going to be there for the moments when you need a little extra help while struggling with a topic, but they can also help you with tests and college prep. By working with a tutoring center, you will […]

Throughout your time at Sammamish High School, you really get to know yourself. You develop your own individual style and find out what all the things you like. So, when it’s time to plan your senior portraits, there’s a good chance you don’t want to have the same cookie-cutter approach as everyone else. That’s exactly […]

Throughout your senior year, your schedule quickly fills up. Whether you are getting ready for prom or are on your way to your graduation, you always want to look your best! One of the best ways to instantly elevate your look is with a long-lasting manicure. Not only will it let you pull together your […]

Whether you are getting ready for prom or for your senior pictures, a skilled makeup artist is going to make your life a million times easier. While internet tutorials have helped teens figure out how to avoid the dreaded 2000s cake face trend, professional makeup artists know how to go above and beyond to deliver […]

As an Issaquah senior photographer, I spend a lot of time chatting with students about ways to elevate their photo sessions. Gone are the days when you would go to a studio, stand in front of a blue background, and awkwardly pose next to a soccer ball or a trumpet. Now, you can use your […]

Throughout your senior year, there’s a good chance you will go to tons of unforgettable events. Whether you’re getting ready for homecoming or heading to all your friends’ graduation parties, you probably don’t have a whole lot of time for bad hair. That’s why you need a hair salon that has your back and will […]

Throughout your senior year, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about prom. You have it all planned out, from your gown to your hairstyle. One thing you may not have thought much about, however, is the corsage and boutonniere. Typically, this is something that is left for your parents to remember at the […]

Having a Chabad house where you feel as though you belong is one of the best things you can do for your family. Regardless of whether you are moving to a new area or just need a way to go deeper in your faith, your Chabad house will connect you with your community and guide […]