Be prepared, this is a HUGE share!
You see, SC has a very special place in my heart. Since marrying into the family I have had the privilege of being called her Aunt, watching her grow up, and witnessing God’s hand at work as He has fashioned her into the young woman she is today! I simply love her quite strength, her sense of humor, her kind spirit, and her heart for God! She is such an amazing individual and I am honored that she and her family came from out of state to have me capture memories of her senior year. Between SC’s great ideas and my desire to take her to certain locations, she (willingly :)) spent A LOT of time in front of the camera – enabling us to get so many great shots! This is especially impressive when you know HOW COLD it was while we were out taking pictures! I kid you not, we would take a few pictures, she would hop in the car or wrap up with a coat, and then we would take some more! (SC, you rock, girl!) I love so many of her images and all for different reasons. Most of all, I love her and am super excited about all God has in store for her future!
I also wanted to give a shout out to SC’s parents who made the trip to KS happen and for their assistance while we were out taking pictures! Thank you! 🙂
Here is where we started that cold, breezy day: SC desired some pictures with a horse and we just happened to have one. 🙂 D made his star appearance and worked rather nicely for us – most of the time. I love the picture of SC making a face when he wouldn’t let her pull his head down. She can be such a ham. 🙂 Then we were in and out of the car as we made our way toward some big, round hay bales.
By this time, SC needed to warm up a bit…but once she had a few minutes, she was ready to “jump” back in front of the camera. My daughter also joined us for this adventure and I love how she came up with the idea of using fuzzy seeds out of a weed pod to blow away in the the brisk wind! (two of my favorite images!)
After a quick change, we made another stop – love the light, that old truck and SC’s facial transformation!
Anyone with long hair probably understands the challenge of getting your wispy pieces to lay down, especially if there is a breeze. M kept those ornery wisps in their place as we stopped at an old farmstead and a nearby creek with a cool bridge! SC’s Dad also joined us and came to her aid a few times with a big blanket – her hero! (It was awesome to have them along!)
All too soon we ran out of light! 🙁 We still had ideas! We still had locations! So, since SC thought she could handle more time in front of the camera (more of the cold), we headed out the next day too! I was thrilled! I have always wanted to take pictures of someone with this tree! Yea! SC loves to read and specifically brought all the old books you will see in the pictures below so we could use them in some shots. I love them – they are so her!
We made a few more stops before the cold drove us home…We “swung” by a baseball field with her Dad’s love for the sport in mind. SC also pulled out her ballet shoes in honor of the years she spent enjoying dance – so graceful!
And that was where we ended. What a treat it was to spend time with SC and her family outside of holiday activities!
Thank you, again, for asking me to take your pictures, SC. What special memories we made together that day! I know God has some wonderful adventures in store for you as He uses your talents, abilities and heart for Him to further His kingdom! I love you!
