A couple of weeks ago, Bridget, her mother Margie, and I went exploring through our neighborhood for her Senior Portrait Shoot.  Now, we live in a residential area that is not bad, but not one you’d generally think of as inspirational.  As I’ve said before though, it’s amazing what can be done with “uninspirational” areas, especially when creating with an inspirational subject (that’s you Bridget!).  She did a wonderful job having an open mind, even when it meant laying in a ditch full of weeds.

She has such a quiet beauty about her.  And those eyes!

Most often as I prepare for a shoot, my mind just becomes a well of images, and in this case, the images I envisioned were all delicate and romantic.  One of the first things I noticed about Bridget when we met for our consult was the sweetly feminine air she has about her.  Her easy-going nature and contented joy is a blessing.  And of course, it shows! 

At our consultation, she explained how she’s absolutely loved to swing since she was a little girl.  I adore hearing things like this & integrating them into a person’s shoot.  There’s something about putting into print the things a person loves most that just swells my heart.

While we were at her grandparents’ home, I noticed some really cool textures on an old truck & thought they’d look great with Bridget’s eyes & jacket.

We didn’t let the rain stop us, no sir!    I think this one’s super cute.

As we were finishing our session, we headed over to the lake Bridget’s grandfather helped build years ago.  Because of the ties to her family, it was extra special that we got to shoot here.

Bridget, there are so many more I can’t wait to show you!  Thanks for a wonderful time, and we’ll talk soon!