Senior Session // Danielle 2018

It wasn't exactly a dream shoot, but she was pretty much a dream client. The weather was cold, dreary, and cloudy. But that meant I got to practice what I've been learning about finding the light. There were some locations that we couldn’t use, but we got plenty of poses and locations. I also got to work on catchlights in Danielle's eyes. I LOVE her eyes! She has the most beautiful eyes that sparkle and are enhanced by the light. And boy, can she rock the model face!
If you can spend just a few minutes with Danielle, her joy becomes apparent. I have had the privilege of knowing her for her entire high school career. Danielle is full of joy and laughter. Her smile lights up the room and she takes every challenge head on. She seems to be constantly smiling.

Danielle is a champ. It was pretty cold the day we did this shoot and she wasn't in the warmest clothes, but she didn't complain. A few hours later, she texted me to say she had come down with the flu! She did this shoot in the cold, with the flu! Simply incredible. (Thank you, Danielle, for not giving me the flu, too :)

She has dealt with a lot in her life and faces whatever comes her way with grace and determination. It has been so amazing to see her grow in so many ways over the past four or five years that I've known her.

Danielle, it is such a privilege to call you friend and to be your friend. You are an amazing young lady and it has been wonderful to grow alongside you these past years. You bring encouragement and joy everywhere you go. Congratulations on your graduation and I can't wait to see where God leads you next!