It’s always a pleasure to see and photograph clients again and again…getting to know the individuals, families and following their children is a real bonus with my job. It was a couple of years ago when I first met this family when their son, Aaron, was graduating from high school and on this chilly Sunday morning, we met up again, for their other son, Alex, as he’s graduating in just a couple of months from White River High School. It’s a little easier when you are already familiar with the family and it was great to reconnect with the Mininger’s on this day…and I was excited to see how Alex was doing with his quad racing…which was a huge part of his life when I first met them…and it is as much or more today! Alex and his dad are woven into the life of races and the traveling that comes with that, although quick trips, allows them to see sights along the way and to meet many people with the trips they make for Alex’s races. A great attitude and spirit and willing to do and try just about anything…would be a good way to describe Alex. He has a great relationship with his parents and brother and yet, it was obvious they all have a lot of fun together and like to laugh. We grabbed some family photos on this day as well and I must say that poor dad, Dale, tends to get the brunt of the jokes from his sons…it might be because they are both taller…but you can see how much both Aaron and Alex respect him…a wonderful thing to witness. And, then there’s mom, Mischele…who definitely is a strong woman and manages to “wrangle” in her men with ease and said that in getting ready for their session, she was the first one ready this day….obviously, she’s well organized! I respect and admire her…and how she handles all the testosterone in her home…so calmly!!
Mom, with her “little” boys, who aren’t so little anymore…amazing how that happens!!
A super family, with the newest addition, a four legged child, who is a perfect addition to the family!
Michelle with her “baby!” 
Ahhh, and this is what Alex lives for right now and from what I hear…he’s good…REALLY good!!!
It was wonderful to see the Mininger’s again and catch up…I wish the very best for Alex and know that with as much passion has he has for racing, it will carry over into his future, with whatever he choose for his next chapter in live
Thank you, Mischele and Dale…great to see you and the boys and I look forward to the next time we meet again!
Ahh, the raindrops are beginning to appear, but Zamyia didn’t hesitate at all with the rain and we had a great time in the trees!!
Mom (Viveca) and Zamyia are two gorgeous woman who have a wonderful relationship and I could see how proud mom is of her amazing daughter!!
You can see the raindrops…they certainly didn’t hinder us, maybe spurred us on to more!
Didn’t I say B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L!!!!!!!!
Plenty of rain…the umbrella didn’t really keep the rain off, but was a fun prop
And, then, at the very end…a break in the rain and a chance to step “out” and I was so happy…can you see how incredibly beautiful and confident Zamyia is here!!
Laughing…this was a big part of the session…she just kept cracking up…maybe it was laughing at me, but there was a lot of this going on and I loved how her eyes lit up when she laughs!!
Couldn’t resist bringing mom in for a couple of photos…the are quite cute together and the face that McKayla made here…just cracks me up…she is the one that had me laughing this time…
One thing I learned about McKayla during her session…her family used to live on Hawaii…oh, my favorite tropical vacation destination…it was fun to talk about her life while she lived there…I’m so jealous!!
Here we go again…is it something I said!!?!! Such a beautiful young woman!!!
Seriously, her eyes are STRIKING…STUNNING and STUPENDOUS…wow, she is truly a beautiful person…inside and out!!!
McKayla…you were a delight to photograph and it was so much fun getting to know you during the session. I know you will go far in life…follow your dreams, don’t back down and you will be a success in whatever you do!!