Zion Seniors

Hi! I’m NOT dead. Not even sick. Just realizing that as the holidays came and went, I worked a lot but also took some much-needed time with my family. THANK you to my clients – who I know understand this and have been very patient. I’m not ignoring you, nor have I forgotten you – it’s just taking me a bit longer than usual to catch up; but I’ll get there. I promise.

These three young people (who I photographed so long ago it was still pretty warm outside) attend Zion Christian Academy. My daughter’s piano teacher, Mimi, has a son in the graduating class. Well why wouldn’t they want some senior photos? I’m in! So ladies first!

Sarah is the lady of the group – she’s beautiful, she’s sweet, and she’s athletic. She’s also wonderfully sentimental and loves her family, and she brought her grandfather’s hat to wear for a few photos.

Can you still see? Her smile is pretty dazzling. And she brought along some killer outfits – and SHOES.

Oh Sarah – you’re just a knockout.

Next (I’ll just go alphabetically, it’s easier): Kaiga. I’m not sure he knew what we’d be doing that morning, but thankfully he put up with my silliness. Sit on the ground? Really? Yes. Really. There? Yep. Don’t sit in the puddle…but yes, there. Oh. Ok. BAM! Love this.

I loved editing these photos – all three kids are so different, and I think Kaiga has a really intriguing face.

He’s got this warm smile…he’s got a goofy side, I just know it.

And then there’s the class clown…I mean, Nico! He’s experienced an Aviva shoot once before, and he definitely brought the FUN. Oh Nico – this is SO you!

Nico’s family is very proud of their Filipino heritage. I love this natural smile! A definite favorite.

By the end of the day it was quite warm, and we were all hungry. I think the only way I got these last few smiles was by saying, “One more and we’re DONE!” (well, that and the fact that they got to miss some class time to come out and play with me)

Ok – last but not least, a few of the whole crew. They were great individually, but I think you’ll see that they lit up when they were together. (I know my fabulous assistant Annya agreed!)

Awesome sky…

These three were naturals! Are you kidding me?

Sarah & Kaiga brought along their basketball jerseys for a shot. (And I must have made some extremely funny crack here because I LOVE their smiles!)

But of the group shots this is probably my favorite. We’ll see. But it’s just – cool! And what kid isn’t wearing an OKI ALL DAY shirt these days? Love it!

HUGE thank yous to Annya (for helping me with the formal portraits and the casual shots), Mimi for setting this up, joining us on shoot day and getting McDonald’s for Annya & me after the shoot, Mrs. Wilson for allowing the kids to spend some time with me on a school day, and Coco for coming along and being one HECK of a kick-booty stylist! I’m tellin’ ya – I might hire you to join me for shoots in the future. Thank you! Be patient – I have a lot to do on this one – I promise it’ll be worth the wait! More soon – THREE more shoots in the hopper that I’m editing right now….back to it!