Double session: College and HS Seniors

I love when I get the opportunity to meet seniors. High school seniors come with such amazing plans for the future – such promise for things to come. It’s exciting to be a small part in that transition from childhood to adulthood, when the bridge from dependence to independence begins to strengthen.

And college seniors? Well, who wouldn’t want to cheer on the young man or woman who has done it – crossed that first bridge – and is forging ahead into a career?
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I got the best of both worlds this past weekend with a sister session celebrating graduation milestones. Beautiful young women, beautiful session, and beautiful futures!

On Location: US National Arboretum shoot

I’ve been blessed of late to have a number of clients looking to do more fashion-style photos for their sessions. This is the kind of shoot where we scope out locations that feature amazing natural and man-made backdrops perfect for posing on, next to, or against.

Most recently, I photographed a rising junior in high school. She is beginning to build a portfolio of images that could potentially launch her into product modeling. We finally had a slightly overcast, under 100 degree temperature day, that was pretty much amazing for highlighting both her and the amazing landscape that is the Arboretum.
I’m really loving how her completed portraits look and I hope she’ll feel the same. And, perhaps, when it’s time for senior portraits, she’ll venture back to me and we’ll create something even better.

Skye’s no limit

She’s got a bright future. A caring spirit with a knack for setting others at ease, Miss Skye is a beautiful person.

It’s no wonder she photographs so well. Her inner beauty radiates right through and bursts out. I suppose that’s why it was fitting to shoot her portraits in a nearly 100 degree heat. The sun likes her, too.

I’m lucky in that I know her beyond photography. I’ve seen her stand up to peers who relentlessly bully those who cannot defend themselves. She advocates for everyone and believes in inclusiveness. She aspires to help others and does not shy away from volunteering her time for a cause.

(It might be a hereditary trait… her Dad was a serviceman.)

I consider it a privelege to have had a small part in this stage of her life and wish her ultimate success in whatever she sets out to accomplish.

Sports and Hugs

It seems like the perfect combination for this mother-sons team. Two active and happy boys and their queen Mom: a pleasure to photograph, a joy to watch in action.

Great Expectations: Dazzling Mama

They say that pregnant women simply glow.  It’s something about the hormones…

I think, however, that some women glow because they are simply in love with motherhood.  In love with the sweet kisses and hugs from their babies.  In love with being a part of the amazing discoveries that are embedded in childhood.  In love with being unconditionally, unequivocably in love with another person just because he or she exists.

Here are just a few of Ms. Amber and her cutie,”J,” who in just a short month, will be a big brother:


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These two were such a joy to photograph.  I’m so excited for the newest addition to make his appearance very soon.

Serenity

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This little lady picked her own poses. She wanted to smell the flowers. And then, because her skirt was perfect for it, we had to get in a few twirls and twists.

Location Photography

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