As the months turn, the end of the year nears and the life of a high school senior gets that much closer to the “big day” which is otherwise known as GRADUATION! This senior, Meagon, who attends Franklin Pierce High School also is going to school at BJ’s Beauty and Barber School…talk about ambitious!! On top of that, she will finish with ALL of her classes in February, a semester earlier than the rest of her graduating class…now that is impressive! So, for Meagon, the “big day” is much sooner, really just a few months away! It was a pleasure to meet her and her mom, Shiloh, on a rather blustery Sunday morning…and despite the cold weather, we were fortunate, as it didn’t rain! I’d been watching the forecast all week, as I’m sure Meagon had been…and someone was definitely looking out for us with the dry weather! It’s always a delight to get to know these seniors, find out about their plans, dreams, goals and hear what they are doing and enjoying in their senior year…it’s such an exciting time in their lives and it’s great to hear the excitement and enthusiasm that these young people have. Meagon was no different…she is ready to finish classes, but a bit nervous about what’s ahead after that. I asked if she planned on moving anywhere new and exciting to start her career….her mom instantly said, “she’s not allowed to leave the area!” I love that…her mom, like all moms, is holding on tight to her little girl and just isn’t ready for her to go far…I can certainly relate to that. Poor Meagon was freezing when we started out, but I think (or at least acted like it) warmed up a bit as the session went on…she was a great sport and a lot of fun to photograph!! So, it’s now time for you to meet Meagon…a beautiful young woman!
Beauty…this word is going to be part of Meagon’s career, but also is an adjective describing Meagon….inside and out! 
This beautiful tattoo is in memory of Meagon’s grandmother and what a wonderful way to honor and remember someone who obviously meant a lot to Meagon.
M M – Meagon Martindale…when we saw this in the Graffiti Garages, her mom said she had to get her photo by them…her initials and the print on her shirt nearly matches that of the lettering on the walls!
Did I say beautiful…and she’s got incredible eyes…wow!
Meagon’s mom is obviously quite proud her daughter, as well she should be…she is obviously a confident and strong young woman!
Oh, this is probably my favorite….BEAUTIFUL, Meagon!!!!
A little attitude…we laughed about attitude because any young woman needs a bit of that to succeed in life!!
The looks say it all, love, pride and joy….in her daughter’s success!
Meagon…you are a wonderful young woman and I know you will be very successful…enjoy life, live it to the fullest, be proud of who you are and remember your family…that’s the key to success!
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, 
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!
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!
