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I kept saying "They are just so beautiful!" about a hundred times while editing this gallery. From playing the waiting game with the summer weather to that final, magical golden hour moment of them holding hands - this session was one for the books.

Realize they are the unique class that came into high school during the pandemic as freshmen. These resilient students either attended school online or through some hybrid type of in-person and online high school for most or all of the school year.

It was fun to depart from my typical park photo shoots for a location shoot. Location shoots take a bit more effort, but the payoff is a personalized photoshoot commemorating a special place.

This family was anticipating the departure of their oldest as she headed off to college. So the mom wanted family photos of everyone together before their daughter left. Family photoshoots are wonderful milestone markers, and I’m always honored to document them for families.

Extended family photoshoots are always family reunions. Part of this family flew in from halfway around the world! If somebody didn't tell me, I would have never known that some of the little ones might be fighting jet lag. That's how good they were!

Mini shoot photo sessions are perfect for busy senior guys who don’t want much fuss. Which means we didn’t have to brave the erratic weather for too long.

It happens every fall; one week, the beautiful fall leaves are on the trees, and the next, they are down! I planned to start in a different spot, but the trees were like skeletons. Fortunately, we found another area in the park where the leaves were still hanging on.

I was just talking with a friend who wanted family photos. Her oldest is about to go away to college, and they wanted a session while they are all still under the same roof. Must be one of the reasons I am getting the senior family sessions so often.

Young families are the best. I appreciate these parents’ calm resolve and fearlessness. The kids picked up on their parent’s ques and played along beautifully.

This family came with smiles and props! Did you see the cute family pillow?!?! Adorable. And the blanket is theirs. They also brought other things for the oldest daughter’s senior pictures.

Can you believe she was a little reluctant to take her senior photos? Can’t tell, right? Natural beauty, this one. Did I mention she has flawless skin? How? I asked her what her secret was. She credits her grandmother for passing down that genetic trait.

Funny moments between siblings are also perfect for black-and-white photography. The eye is not distracted by color or lighting. It’s a moment in time. And, of course, the simple couple shot goes well in black and white.