But, what’s the old adage about the shoemaker’s children going barefoot?
The plumber’s house having leaky pipes? The baker’s family eating day-old bread?
Well, it’s kind of true in real life too.
Some of you may recognize Michiko. At weddings and at some weekend sessions, she’s my amazing assistant, my right hand, my brain, my partner in crime. When my husband and I travel, she even steps in as my dog-sitter . . . and she’s become a very dear friend too. Unfortunately, her senior session got put to the back burner and never made it to my blog. SO, it’s about time we show these off, don’t you think?
I won’t say how long ago we created these images, but let’s just say that she is now enjoying and thriving in her second semester at The University of Houston.
Sometimes the “outtakes” are just too fun to delete. Adelaide absolute adores Michiko . . . and I think the love probably cuts both ways.
HONORING FAMILY AND TRADITION
For the “unique item” in her portrait wardrobe, Michi selected a Japanese silk blouse that belonged to her grandmother who passed away not too long ago. Their relationship was super close, and I think Grandmother would very very proud.
We accessorized with a paper parasol and an heirloom fan then headed toward the bamboo wall in my outdoor portrait park.
And as always we made a little video of her proofs. Catchy little tune if you ask me, and more great shots of Michi! Check it out.
The Senior year in high school is filled with traditions and fun. It’s also a time when friends who grew up together shriek with excitement when they open acceptance letters from colleges and universities across the country.
That means everyone is heading off in different directions VERY SOON.
How can we make the fun and games last forever? How can we keep the love and laughter flowing when we all go separate ways?
These Taylor High School Seniors found an answer when they all got together for the super crazy SPCcreative BFF Photo Session.
We laughed and laughed and laughed. What a Fun Afternoon
Yes, the ceiling still has a hot-pink paint stain. Yes, I do plan on doing it again. Who’s in?
And if we put some tunes to everything, it gets even better! Check out our video.
How exciting for the class of 2011! You have just started your final semester of high school. It’s going to fly by too, so buckle up for the ride and have a great time.
When I get to schedule band kids for senior portraits, I always get super excited. It means they’ll probably show up with musical instruments and maybe even their letter jackets in addition to a great selection of clothes and personal props. Fort he record, flute players always hold a special place in my heart. That’s because I was once one myself, — but that was back in the day when we rode dinosaurs to school.
It doesn’t hurt at all if these kids are drop-dead gorgeous like Hillary. She was such a natural, self-assured and fun to work with. We changed clothes several times, and laughed lot while we tried out some of the brand new background sets that my wonderful husband recently built for me.
The end result? Some awesome wall portraits for her parents, personalized graduation announcements, and a beautiful hard-bound coffee table book that I am delighted to share here.
