What a fantastic day for a session!  January usually means snow and very cold temps, but we had an almost spring-like day this past Sunday!  I met with such a fun mom and senior for my last senior session of the 2010 graduating class.  This poor guy had to be exhausted.  He does it ALL!  Football, baseball, basketball…he had 3 games last week alone including a 5 hour bus ride the night before our session.  I was worn out just talking to him about it!  I can only imagine how his parents feel!

It was difficult for me to narrow this sneak peek down to only a handful of images.  Some people are just naturals in front of the camera and G is definitely one of them (whether he wants to hear it or not!)  It was such a pleasure working with him and now…the session preview…

Now, I have to tell a little story about this last set of images.  Only under one circumstance will the local high school allow a player to keep his football jersey–and it’s not a reason that anyone actually wants to experience.  This fall, this jersey was cut from G’s body by paramedics during a game.  It may be difficult to see now, but fortunately, all that’s left of the event is a seam down the front where the cut was mended.  G escaped any permanent injury.  He finished the fall season, is currently battling through the midst of the basketball season and he’s anxiously looking forward to spring baseball!  What a blessing!

I met this family back in late October and after going back and forth with scheduling conflicts, we finally settled on a date for their session.  I was very excited to work with these two teens after all the wonderful things their mother had to say about them.  Well…the day of the session came and it was a whopping 13*F with a windchill of 1*F!!  I thought for sure they would want to reschedule and I was prepared for the disappointment, but they were all for an outdoor session, regardless of weather!  I have to admit, it was C-O-L-D, but so worth it.  It isn’t often that you run into a family like this.  The kids were there humoring their mom as she hadn’t had professional photos taken of them in a long time.  Though it wasn’t the way they would’ve chosen to spend an afternoon, they were there and very cooperative because it’s something she really wanted.  Not only was there an unspoken love and respect for their mom, but for each other as well.  It was so awesome to see teens like this!

Okay, on to the photos!  He had the most amazing dimples, but didn’t want to show them off!

I love this shot for a few reasons and I’ll tell you why.  This was one of those ‘in-between’ moments where she was getting situated  (and freezing her rear end off) while I was getting my gear out and getting set up for some shots.  We had horrible, icy wind blowing and I know she wasn’t happy to be there at the moment.  Her mom and brother were behind me cracking jokes and having a good time and she just lit up at something they said.  I love the movement of her hair in the gusty wind, her gorgeous, natural smile and the genuine look of happiness on her face.  That’s why I love this image and capturing moments like this is why I love my job.