Lovely Lia (and her amazing head of curly hair that you know I immediately fell in love with) attends Kubasaki High School. We initially had plans for her shoot in October when she realized that WHOOPS it was Homecoming day! So finally after a month of waiting – her shoot day came. And what a BEEEAUUUUUUTIFUL day it was. Look at this yummy light!
Lia’s favorite class is Journalism, and she’s really enjoying her MCCS Marketing internship too. (Lia and I – we share some common interests. I have a former life in marketing myself….)
The best thing about senior year: “All the freedom which you seem to acquire as a senior (although it does come with an equal amount of responsibility) & recently attending the Far East Journalism/Yearbook conference in Tokyo.” This girl has her head on straight!
What keeps Lia busy after school? Lifeguarding, loads of homework (I’m sure!), and being the journalism & yearbook editor.
Most listened to song on the iPod right now? There are a ton, but she picked “Tim McGraw” by Taylor Swift. LOVE IT!
Yes, Lia – you are GORGEOUS, sweet, and smart. And kinda have a Mariah Carey thing going on….BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Lia’s favorite t-shirt is her OKI ALL DAY shirt! (total Okinawa fad – my kid has one too)
Who does she admire most? “Those with enthusiasm, passion, zest, creativity, motivation, integrity, confidence, and respect for life and others.”
Well said, Lia – you exhibit those qualities and more! (She totally spotted these tiles and REQUESTED to lie down on them. SIGH – I love you, Lia!)
Don’t you love how walking around in the city can still offer a grassy field? This one is a fave!
Oh – did I mention? She also requested to bring her new camera and have it in her photos because she’s totally getting into photography! Before you leave you’re SO taking a photo like this of me, girlfriend. (And know that I wish I’d look like that in the adorable little white dress. I totally dress that way and pose like that when I’m shooting…right? Totally.)
What do you want to be when you grow up, Lia? “I’m split between becoming a pediatrician and becoming a journalist. (My dream is to be the editor-in-chief of Glamour magazine.) We’ll see 
” Keep dreaming…you never know!
What’s Lia looking forward to most after graduation? Spending the summer at my grandparents’ house in Italy. ITALY!? OH yes – her family is ITALIAN! Oh. Gee. Look what WE found! In Japan of all places. This should be POSTER SIZED in your room, girlfriend….FAVORITE!!
We had quite a time getting this cap on Lia’s head due to all those curls (and some uncooperative wind)…but when my trusty assistant, Shannan, found a stairwell we hit the jackpot! The cap even stayed on…and the light in there was gorgeous!
What will Lia remember most about her photo shoot? “I will remember the knowledge that you passed on to me (I gave her a couple of camera tips). It was great talking to somebody who has a passion for photography just like me, and who has much more experience than I do. I will also remember how fun it was!”
Thanks so much for your patience while my folks were here and I had to put editing on hold, Lia. It was a JOY to spend the morning with you! I can’t wait to share them all – talk to you soon. I sure do hope we can head out for a shooting day at some point and I’ll lay some more tips on ya!
And as for you, everyone else – thank you for waiting two weeks for a new post – I’m back! Soon to come – photos of the totally kick-booty new albums I am offering, and a sweet and great looking family of 5! HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK!
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