Beautiful girl, Stephanie! She is graduating here in just a few weeks from Decatur High School with the Class of 2013!
Stephanie and I had exchanged emails and talked a little bit about her vision for senior photos and what she likes and doesn’t like….but, when she showed up and we started chatting, I finally pulled out of her that she actually works as a runway model! So..for all of you that ask every time I post a gorgeous senior…YES…she is a model!! haha!! How fun to have someone in front of my camera that is quite comfortable from the get go! These were just her test shots! I could’ve had a whole sessions worth of images in 20 minutes if I wanted! So much fun was had!
Stephanie is an all around girl, too! An athlete, missionary, and typical teenage girl!! 
She easily chatted with me as we walked around Ft. Steilacoom Park….
And, of course got a lot of stares! Or, maybe it was the fact that she is more than a foot taller then me! :)
WOW! When I got home that night I started to think of all the ‘themed sessions’ I would love to do with Stephanie…and, I don’t do themed sessions!! So…if I ever get a slow period, watch out! You might see some! :)
She has such a fun spirit about her….
…and her laugh is gorgeous!
It was not hard to find the teenager inside of her….
She is heading off to college in the fall…not exactly sure what part of the medical field she will be joining…but, she has a vision! A great place to start!
We had a little fun in the field….
…and soaked up some of the bright sunshine we had for the evening! (I am missing that sun today!)
Ft. Steilacoom is a popular place to shoot…you can’t tell here but there are almost always at least four or five other shoots going on around you at one time….it can be a little bit hard on a subject when people are just standing there watching them pose and waiting for the spot…but, Stephanie wasn’t fazed in the least!!! 
This is my absolute favorite of the day! I love the drama, movement of her hair, and yet, the peace in her face!! Perfect!
Although…this one took a close second!! Such gorgeous eyes!
We had that great spring sun that was starting to disappear….
…but, not before we captured her sweet smile…
…and got a little display of that runway walk!! I love it!
So sweet!
We stopped at one more little spot before we left….
Another favorite! Just simple!
Love the colors of her dress!
Stephanie…what a pleasure it was to chat with you, laugh with you, and to photograph you!! I can’t wait for the next time! Have a wonderful summer and congrats on your graduation!
Tyler! Tyler is a Stadium High Senior this year and is part of wonderful group of kids that I have had the pleasure of getting to know in my own home for a couple of years now as they hang out with my oldest daughter! I have been blown away time and time again at how kind, mature, and funny these guys are! Tyler always has a smile on his face!
He is the first one to greet me with a loud “HELLO” as he walks in my house! 
And…he has a great sense of humor. Even when Tyler is not in the room great things are said about him! A testament to how he was raised! (Good Job, Parents!)
We headed out for our session on another one of unusually warm spring nights and found some spots that I haven’t used before! Always fun!
Love this one!
Sometimes I hear other photographers say that guys are so much harder to photograph…but, I think they are so much easier! It was a windy day…but, there was no wind in the hair issues with Tyler!!
Easier!
And, they don’t mind sitting in the dirt as much! Well, at least some of them don’t.
And, they are a lot quicker at outfit changes! :) 
See that smile!
There is something about Tyler that I love seeing in black and white! 
We headed down a little further in town and caught some more of that sunshine….and met some interesting characters, too! You always do downtown! Sometimes, it can help with that real smile!
Guess where he is heading to college?!
YEP! Western. He is taking his humor to college with him, too!
But, I know he is going to be taking that next step into the rest of his life…and he is going to be successful!
…and, I bet he will have a lot of fun on the way!
Our last stop was my favorite. We had to get a little creative getting to it…but, I loved it!! Even had a little bit of fun with his shadow! (one of my favorites!)
And, I had a little editing fun with this one!
But…even with nothing added or enhanced …it’s a great spot to get a genuine look of joy from Tyler!
Love it!
Tyler!! I have enjoyed having you around through the years! All you guys have been good friends to Selah! THANKS!! And, good luck with college! Come back and see us a lot!
I am seriously the luckiest photographer around!! This beautiful girl is Sydney and she was a JOY to photograph!
Sydney is a senior at Auburn High School this year and is obviously beautiful…but, even more, she is so sweet!
When we first met up we had to hide from the wind for a bit…it’s been a pretty blustery spring so far.
But, we decided to just step out and work it…and she DID!
Lovely!
Sydney brought along her mom and two sisters…and as I would show them the back of the camera the word of the day became, “Da-ang!!” :) It was quite amusing…
The shoot was almost effortless for me….she is a natural in front of the camera!
And, would do anything I suggested!
When we talked about what she wanted it was clear she wanted a lot of smiles in her images…which fits her personality…but, she wanted a few serious shots, too. This one is my favorite!
WOW! I had a friend mention on Instagram that she didn’t look like that in high school! I guarantee -I didn’t either! It’s good genes for sure because her sisters and mom were beautiful, too!
Cute!
Sydney is not just a pretty face though…she is heading to UW to study engineering, science, and technology!! Following in her dad’s footsteps a little bit! She loves math! (which I can’t relate to!)
She has stayed busy during high school playing soccer and tennis! These kids are so amazing with their busy schedules these days!
Another great serious shot!
There are moments in a session that I know that I captured the ONE image that will be a favorite for a long time…this one was the one! And, it got a couple of “Da-angs” from the family! :)
I love all the purple flowers popping up around Chambers Bay right now….
Then we made the wind work for her!
Sydney!! You are amazing! Thanks for such a sweet afternoon with you and your family!! I enjoyed our time together! Congratulations on your graduation coming up!! 
by chelle
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