Softball Beauty

This was the senior shoot I have been looking forward to all year. I've done a few shoots with Brooke and couldn't wait to get her on the softball field where she feels at home. She let me get creative and not even have her in her uniform. Trying to capture her beauty and her passion for the game was easy. And her amazing mom (who happens to be an AMAZING florist..'Blossoms by Gayle') even gave us some flowers to spice things up. I've never seen so much beauty on a softball field.

Smile of the Year

I love doing senior shoots for guys because they know what they want, they let me do my job, and when I think we have enough great shots they trust me. This was so true for Jesse. BUT senior guy shoots can also be the most challenging because its hard to get them to open up and show their real smile and their personality...this was so NOT true for Jesse. I couldn't get the smile OFF of his face. But I'm not complaining! And truth be told he had my laughing the whole time too. He is such a great kid, with a great family, and a great head on his shoulders. I know he'll make his momma proud!

You Know What You Know

Two reasons I love my job: meeting new people and reuniting with old friends. Both of these senior sessions at Lake Las Vegas gave me that chance! Here are a few of my favorites. Congrats OJ & Jaclyn! Both of you are off to an amazing start, surrounded by people who love you, and passionate about life. "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." -Dr. Seuss

What lies within us...

Your last year in high school is an important time to capture real life on film. With so many things to think about in her future and so many memories behind her, its good to see a girl who isn't spinning out of control. I'm excited to see what the future will bring her, but for now she is enjoying life, living in the present, and blessing the people around her by just being her. I read a quote that defines what I have gained from my time watching her throughout high school... "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Congrats girl, I'm proud of the woman you have become, and can't wait to see what's in store for you. Thanks for volunteering to be my guinea pig model from day 1 (even at the park at 9pm for no reason when I had NO idea what I was doing!). I just hope these pictures do your true beauty justice. ♥ Adena