Marissa | {The Dalles Wahtonka Senior}

You may have noticed that it’s been a bit quiet here on my blog the past couple of weeks…that is because I was out of town, but I’m back and have some great things to share with you…and here is the first! While on my way home last week, I was in The Dalles, Oregon, staying with my brother and his family and had the pleasure of meeting and photographing Marissa. She is a senior who is looking forward to her future and has a wonderful smile and GREAT laugh! A couple of days before the session I was able to watch Marissa play tennis along with the rest of the school’s tennis team (who by the way won that day!)…her energy and enthusiasm on the court reflects how she approaches life! With plans to attend Western Oregon University, she is contemplating what she’d like to do in her future! She had talked about teaching English to junior high students, but is concerned about that with the lack of funding for education and so many teachers being laid off. It’s sad that someone who has a desire and passion for teaching is considering a different career because of the state of the economy! I just hope that whatever you choose, Marissa, you love doing it and have as much energy as you did on the tennis courts!

Here’s a peek at this beautiful young woman….

Those eyes are GORGEOUS…and a reflection of the beauty within her!

Marissa was a real trooper…we started this session before she went to school and it was a tad cool and it “tried” to rain on us…and she didn’t complain a bit about being cold or sitting on the wet ground!

Here is that fabulous smile…it just shines!!!

Laughter…a bit part of the morning, especially when her friend (my niece) came out in this t-shirt…it was obvious they are good friends – both were quite entertained at each other’s shirts!!

Nearing the end…and she still was a beautiful as when we started…Marissa, you rocked this session!!

Wow, a brief serious moment between Marissa and Sydney…it took a bit to get them to stop laughing. Both are such sweet and nice young woman….with great futures ahead of them….I’m excited to see where life takes them!