cap + gown + tassel = graduation photos

Although my class and I graduated about two months ago, I had a friend whose parents were still wanting cap and gown pictures...and I said, "Of course. Why not?" I'm not always a fan of the stiff portrait studio poses that are used for cap and gown pictures so I had to get creative with the outdoor setting. To my surprise the pictures came out looking wonderful, and the last shot was stunning (it's the first one of this set...ended up being my favorite). Who knew a cap and gown could be pretty?

without friends there is no fun

There is no doubt that when my sister and her best friend ask me to take them out on a photo shoot, it's going to be fun. Both of these girlies are B E A U T I F U L and we had a ton of laughs along the way taking pictures. A few are goofy, but hey that's what happens when you're hanging out with your best friend : )

The other day my sister took part in her friend's quinceañera celebration and was one of the girls in her court. She got to play dress up in a pink dress, sparkly heels and oodles of curls upon her head. We had a tiny, little photo shoot as she was leaving out the door and heading to the beginning of the festivities. : )

Senior Portraits

A few weeks ago I did a photo shoot for a graduated senior who was still hoping to get some senior pictures in before college started. We went to Downtown Orange, and in the process of taking pictures, found some new locations and spots for the photos. It turned out to be a great afternoon, and these are a few of the final shots.

These are a few of my favorite ones...

Just had to add a few more from the previous shoot, and even though there were so many to choose from, these are my favorites. If you're reading this, thank you Shannon for being my wonderful model, it was a fun afternoon photographing you : )

Just the beginning...

I love photography and have become more captivated by the art of taking portraits. These are just a few shots that I have from a photo shoot in Downtown Orange. Enjoy : )