Michaela [Lakeland teen dance photography]

Over the past year I have gotten the chance to photograph several middle school dancers.  These girls have blown me away with their leaps, jumps, and kicks!  Seriously.  They work so hard during these sessions so I can get “the shot”.  It’s amazing.  Michaela’s parents bought her a Real Me session in honor of her […]

Quinceanara portraits

Over the years, I have been asked to take pictures of young ladies ahead of their Quinceanera parties.  They have always been casual dress portraits to use on invitations or in an album in preparation for the big day.  But back in February, I was asked for the first time in my career to photograph […]

Twin Sisters

A few months ago I met these amazingly beautiful and funny twin sisters.  They were 10 when we did this session, but they actually just turned 11 last week.  I wished so much that I had had more time with them!  I loved watching their interactions with each other and with their mom.  And I […]

Welcome to Real Me Teens

A little over a year ago, I made a shift in the direction of my photography to start working more and more with teens.  Part of it was completely natural.  I’ve been in business long enough now that a lot of my baby and children clients have grown up into amazing teenagers.  But a big […]

Nick – Class of 2016 [Lakeland high school photographer]

I’d like to take a moment today to share a few favorites from another senior session I had a couple of weeks ago.  This is Nick.  Nick is in ROTC and is in the process of becoming an Eagle Scout.  He is very strong in his faith and has one of the biggest and most […]

Grace – Class of 2016 [Lakeland & Bartow high school senior photography]

I just finished up ordering prints from this fun session.  This is Grace…class of 2016.  We met a few months ago for her senior session one morning and had tons of fun.  She brought her mom and a friend (senior sessions are a lot more fun with friends following us around!).   She’s such a beautiful […]

Vanessa class of 2016 [Lakeland Senior Photography]

I love working with teenagers.  And I love high school seniors especially.   This particular senior had been on my calendar for a couple of months.  I have photographed her several times over the years and was so excited to meet with her for this occasion.  She’s a truly beautiful girl, inside and out.   Her beautiful […]

Madison [Lakeland teen & tween photography]

This sweet girl was the winner of the individual Instagram giveaway I had back in February.  She met me an a downtown area, again on a cold morning in February.  I love how we incorporated her love of reading and her Bose headphones.    These sessions are all about letting kids be themselves!

BFF’s [Lakeland teen & tween photography]

Back in February, I did a promotion on Instagram and gave away a BFF session to the lucky winner.  These girls have been best friends since preschool!  We had a blast together on a pretty chilly morning in downtown Lakeland.  These girls were natural models….seriously.

Taylor & Lexi [Lakeland tween & teen photography]

When I first started thinking about what kind of tween sessions I wanted to do this year, I already knew the first two models I wanted to use.  These girls are best friends and are the daughters of two very good friends of mine.  I’ve known them since they were little girls and have watched […]