This post is more than about the photo session of a college graduate. It's about a strong minded woman and single parenting mom who is raising an amazing 11 year old son named Zachary. I did not know all of this when I initially spoke with Hope on the phone during the booking of her session and the exchanging of session information. I only found this out when I contacted my daughter (she's the one that recommended Hope to me because they work together) and I told her how impressed I was with both Hope and Zach.
Every portrait session starts off with the subject(s) and photographer attempting to developing a re pore and becoming comfortable with each other. As Hope's session progressed I not only found her to be beautiful both inside and outwardly, but her self confidence and intellect was easy to detect and capture in her images. Aside from complementing her personal qualities, I could not stop raving over the attention, love, and concern Zachary showed toward his mom. This kid LOVES his mother and her investment in him showed in how well-behaved he was during the entire session.
I feel that I was extremely privileged to photograph this college graduate and to capture the love between a mother and her son. Hope, I not only want to congratulate you on your academic achievements, but I can attest that you have already earned a Master's Degree for being an outstanding mother to Zachary. I wish you the best in life that your education can offer both you and your son so that you can continue being an example to every woman who aspires to succeed in life as you have.
Enjoy!
Willie
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Cameras: Canon 5D
Lens: Canon 24-105mm
Post: Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
