Oh, to be 16 again:) When you are 15..I think most people dream about the shining gloriousness that surrounds those those two little numbers. Most beg parents for new cars… clothes & parites with 6 layer cakes . Not Julia. Julia wanted a photoshoot:) I met Julia a little over a year ago at a wedding…I talked with her darling mother in the buffet line, and she told me how her spunky daughter had been following my blog since she saw the brides engagement photos. She pointed to the dance floor at the bubbly little brunette that was floating around like a social butterfly…later that night I approached Julia and told her I would LOVE to photograph her if she was ever up for it..she said she was already planning on it..”Oh, I said,,Cool..when do you want to do it?” “For my 16th birthday she said..its in April!!”..(this was June 09 at the time)”…”Its a deal I said.”..and that was that. We have literally been talking about this birthday ever since..and I have to say, I have been so humbled and flattered that someone could have so much excitement for a girly session with me. Julia is truly a ball of energy and enthusiasm wrapped up in this little teeny thing. A Taylor Swift Lover, avid Bible study-goer, sparkly- bubble gum- cuteness type of gal. She showed up with her mom for our shoot..with a mini van full of props. Now you know I LOVE props:) Her windows were painted with birthday wishes and sweet 16 remarks..she was livin this up:) You could tell she felt like a million bucks as she jumped out of the car with a suitcase full of Forever 21 goodies and her ballet shoes. Julia is a dancer as well..and Im so glad we got to incorporate this into a few shots…..She got to trespass for the first time…(which she was excited about) She was so camera ready, and pretty much just danced around all day..and worked it, like none other. Moments of this shoot felt like something for Teen Voque or something. I couldnt tell who was more excited amidst it all, me or Julia:)
Julia..Thank you for being such a darling little cheerleader for me over this last year..I was so honored to be part of your birthday..thank you for inspiring me and being a JOY to photograph..enjoy:)
*Oh, and a sidenote..the little green dress Julia is wearing in the fields was her moms when she was 10….she saved it so her daughter could wear it some day. Mission accomplished:)
Julia, Julia…cutest little thing I know:)
hehe they are spectacular thankyou again for giving me THE best 16thg birthday a girl could ask for. I can tell you are going to be a life long friend
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