K, her mom, and I started planning this session over the summer at one of my favorite places ~ the Starbucks at Crabtree Valley Mall. We decided to wait for a little cooler weather for our photo shoot and were rewarded with a great day at the Raulston Arboretum. K and L had a great mix of ideas and goals for the session and allowed me plenty of creative freedom in photographing K’s senior portraits ~ one of those truly collaborative experiences that you just feel great about before, during, and after.

I have to give a nod to K about choosing fantastic outfits that photograph extremely well ~ a great mix of colors in well fitting clothes that really flatter. And awesome red shoes. Possibly I need to have her come and make over my wardrobe. And here’s what I love about K’s mom, or two of the things at least: 1) she has raised two daughters who are great students, incredibly polite and pleasant to be around, and who act like being all of that is No Big Deal; and 2) she has found a graceful place where she is the mom but she doesn’t have to make all of the decisions. I saw a lot of kids and a lot of parents in my “former life,” and what you guys have is a Very Big Deal. Hat’s off, plain and simple.

So, I know that K and especially her dad are excited to see some of her senior portraits. Thank you for being patient ~ I hope that you enjoy a few of my favorites (and K’s) from her session, and thanks so much for the opportunity to make these photographs.

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For L’s senior portraits, we headed out into the JoCo sunshine where it shines brightest — on a family farm. Farmer-willing, this will not be my last trip out there — we had barns, fields, a pond, dogs, a horse, and Southern hospitality — not to mention a golf cart to ferry us from gorgeous spot to gorgeous spot.

L was totally fine to stay up later than my usual toddling suspects, so we took full advantage of the sunset and the warm golden light that preceded it. L did a great job of coordinating hair, makeup, and clothes to style her own shoot, as you can see. We did get good stuff in your first two outfits, too, but these were some of my early favorites. Love the boots, btw.

Thanks so much for letting me be a part of this special time in your life — you truly have every possibility open to you and a ton of good to give the world. I can’t wait to sample your professional creations once you get started in culinary school!

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And now, your sneak peek!