How blessed am I to have have had another senior session last weekend, with another beautiful young woman! Being that it was Mother’s Day, it just seemed fitting that I had the opportunity to meet and get to know Brittany and her mom, Amy, as well as Erin and her mom, Theresa. Brittany and Erin are GREAT friends and both play softball together at Kentlake High School and have been very successful with their careers in softball, which began when they were both very young. This was sort of a double session this afternoon, and I was fortunate enough to have my good friend and fellow photographer, Chelle, working with me as she photographed Erin and we both got some shots of the two of them together. Let me tell you, these girls were a kick, and it sure didn’t take much to get them laughing, really, sometimes just the suggestion had them laughing as you will see in some of the photos! Friends since early elementary school, it’s obvious they are quite close and both are bright and sweet girls with great plans for their futures! Brittany has a scholarship at Chapman University in Orange, CA…and when I asked why she chose there…her answer was simple…why not! Well, really, there was more to it than that, the scholarship (softball, of course!) was a huge part, but the weather was another big draw and who can blame her, especially after this past winter/spring! Her team has played several tournaments in that area, so she’s familiar with the area and is very excited about her future…in business, possibly international business! I can tell you one thing, this girl will do well…and go wherever she wants…she is determined and confident!
Brittany and Erin…best of friends, talented softball players and beautiful young women…who know how to enjoy life!
As we started out this session, Brittany warned me that her eyes are sensitive to the light…I can relate as mine are as well…so we tried to find some locations that wouldn’t bother her eyes…above, you can see just how stunning her eyes are….wow, she is beautiful!
Such a poised and polite gal…it was really fun to talk with her during the session and get to know a little bit about her…on this Mother’s Day, I could see her mom was quite proud of what her daughter has become…and she has every right to be!
These two just cracked me up…serious one minute (well, maybe a moment!) and then laughing and making crazy faces the next…
Next fall, Brittany’s parents will become empty nesters…something that most parents both look forward to and dread…it’s not always easy, but I’m sure that Brittany will stay in close touch once she starts college! And, how could I not capture a shot of the four beautiful women as the session ended…a tribute to the mother’s who have raised great daughters!
I must say, this is one of my favorites…Brittany could be a model…she was fun and easy to work with and was so very sweet! Best of luck to you and your future!
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!
