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Monique is a beauty. She has a sweet & tender spirit and is just a delight to be around. Her lovely kid sister came along for the ride and I had her hop in some of these shots because she is an absolute cutie as well.
Monique has been modeling and wanted some fresh photos for her book, so we went out a few weeks ago and let the sun kiss our shoulders for this shoot. Monique is fifteen, there is something about the ages between 15-17 that I just love.... the youth, the spirit, the hopefulness for the future, the sense of discovery... I love working with this age. When I was a camp counselor during the summers in college I would always request to work with that age group of girls. It is just such an exciting time of life. During this time period people are moldable and impressionable. I can think of three mentors during this time in MY life that really helped me become the woman I am today. These were beautiful, positive and encouraging people that re-affirmed the notion that "anything is possible." A notion that I still believe with all my heart. I'm so thankful for those seeds of hopefulness and confidence that were planted in me at an early age.
As Monique and I walked through the fields during her shoot we talked a lot about her future plans, college, cars, boys, family..... It was fun and totally refreshing, but more importantly, it reminded me of how far I have come in the past 10 years and how thankful I am. I'm glad sweet Monique reminded me of that.
A big thanks to the wonderful Tiffany Lowry who did hair and make up on this shoot!
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I love the sunflare!!
Love love the light. The photos are stunning, as always.
Lovely!!! The back-lighting gives the images such a warm quality!
Wonderful portrait set ! perfect colour tone too.. love it !
These are amazing!
What a gorgeous gal!!! You both have a true gift and I can definitely see it through your pictures. I am so in love with the sun flare. They just make a picture pop :)
Sarah...love the 4th image in and the photo of her flipping her hair! You never cease to amaze me and I just love your post process! Thanks for Inspiring!
I love, love, LOVE the one with just her hair, hand, and shoulder. So simple, so beautiful. And the last frame is absolute warm perfection.
beautiful session. amazing light.
what a beaut- gorgeous photos as always :)
Oh my goodness, not only do I love these photos, but do I totally get what you're saying about this age group! It was my favourite thing about working in youth group and being a cabin leader at camp! I always miss it during the summer months now. :)