There are a handful of kids in my life that I would take a phone call from at 3am, drive to wherever to get them, and not tell their parents. These girls are a few of them. Carlee, Katie, and Karrigan have been in front of my camera for all 9 years that I have been taking photos, at least once a year, and sometimes more. They know how much they mean to me, because I tell them frequently. I have had the unique POV of watching these girls grow up thru my camera lens, and now love them all like my own.
One of my favorite sessions with each of them has been for prom. Anyone who knows these girls know they can rock a prom dress like no other! It started with Carlee in this epic blue dress, she popped in every photo I took. Best look I saw that night! One of my favorite things about Carlee is girlfriend is always ready for a picture. Through all these years I very rarely have to tell her how to pose for a photo. She is always changing it up before I even tell her to and always gives me variety.
Next up, my fellow middle sister Katie. She was a showstopper in this red gown for her prom. We went to a local golf course with the dreamiest tree lined road. Everything about that session was magical. Right down to her dads clown shoes ;) The best parts of sessions with Katie is sometimes she makes everyone turn around when it's her turn. It makes me laugh every time, especially recently since this little star is dancing for ECU and getting her photo taken in front of thousands of people these days. Katie is always so funny, and down for a gossip session with me, which I LOVE since I only have boys at home.
Last up, takes us to this past Saturday, when it was Karrigan's first prom day. I met her while she was getting her hair done and got to get all the tea on her day, as her hair stylist finished up the perfect hair to compliment this dress that was just made for her. The earrings were the perfect finishing touch. She didn't have a lot of time before she had to move on to the next prom meet up, so I took her outside and we had the quickest little prom session ever. She didn't know I was so emotional on the way home, since it was the last first prom with one of these girls. Here are a few from her first prom night.
I started photographing Karrigan when she was around 6 or 7 years old and she looked like this!
Now she is the most beautiful young woman, with the sweetest manners, very yes ma'am, no ma'am. She always thanks me with the sweetest messages as well. I promise you every time I take her photo that little face is the one is see. I have a few years of firsts and lasts with this one, and I'll be cherishing every one of them.
I could not be more proud of these girls and the amazing women they are becoming, all credit to their amazing mom and dad. I am so lucky that I get to tag along for the ride capturing all their big moments. I love you girls so much! Looking forward to our next session always...
