On the way to meeting with this beautiful senior for her photo shoot, I noticed a cotton field on the side of the road and thought “what a perfect spot.” I completely forgot to mention it to her and we finished the session at the determined location, see post.  So, I called her on the way home and she happily agreed to meet me there, for just a few more. I just love spontaneous moments and people, especially when they work out. This is by far one of my favorite  stops.

A great day for a high school senior photo shoot in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Graduation time is right around the corner. Here is a little peek into this beautiful graduate’s photo shoot in Scottsdale, Arizona.

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela

Such a fun day searching for the perfect spots and an easy going model!

Here are some more favorite photographs from an early senior session that I  loved doing. There is a different hope and excitement than the little ones I photograph. It is as if the dreams shift from parents to the child (I should say young adult) and it is inspiring to be a little part of this time in a person’s life.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

Live the life you have imagined.

– Henry David Thoreau

The horizon leans forward,

offering you space to place new steps of change.

– Maya Angelou

These beautiful girls were so easy to work with and lots of fun!  They made it so difficult to choose the final photographs.  Here is a little sneak peek, with more to come soon!

A joy that is shared
Is a joy made double.
- Proverb