Michael

I can't believe Michael is a senior this year! I remember him and his buddies getting into mischief and driving me crazy in the cafeteria my first year of teaching, when I had the un-enviable job of middle school lunchroom monitor. I guess he would have been in 6th or 7th grade. He is probably twice the height now that he was then!

Michael, I hope you have the best senior year, and continue to make everyone proud of your scholastic genius and musicianship! I have no doubt you will!

Fountain Fun

I had so many comments about the fountain photos, I thought I'd post a few more. None of these are particularly stellar quality (blurry, etc), but I think they are a lot of fun anyway.

Heather must have been thirsty...

Amanda looks like she's not sure what she's gotten herself into...

Well, back to work now. I'll have Michael's senior pics up this weekend, so keep an eye out for those. Also, I've got 2 engagement shoots, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. I hope we don't melt! I'll have to remember to bring lots of water and paper towels for "blotting" :)

Ms. Mandy

Last but not least! Doesn't Amanda have the best moody look?

I feel like Amanda H. is almost getting shortchanged, but there have already been a few pics of her posted with the other girls, and like Sydney, we've only had one session so far. We'll catch up next week when we go out again. A new adventure awaits...

Amanda M.

Good grief, I am the worst editor. I have such a hard time picking out my favorites! When you've got models as gorgeous as these girls, it is hard to take a bad picture. It also helps that they have a wonderful sense of self-confidence and adventure.

You should have seen the looks we were getting crossing Main Street after getting totally soaked in the fountain at the Belvedere! Good times.

I love love love Heather and Amanda!!!!

Heather's Turn

Here are several featuring Heather. I had a tough time narrowing them down, but there are also more because these are from 2 different sessions. The best thing about Heather is her great big beautiful smile;but she does a pretty good Zoolander pout too :) Stay tuned for the 2 Amandas, coming up next...

Ok, you've got to forgive me for this one Heather! I couldn't resist!!

Twice so far this summer, I've had the pleasure of taking out a few of my favorite former students and doing a fun girly photo shoot (well, we did have a male companion with us last time; sorry for my horrible driving, Ian!). The idea came from the popular "trash the dress" trend, here applied to prom dresses in a senior photo type shoot, instead of wedding dresses. We've had an absolute blast both times, and have one more date coming up in a week or so. I could not have asked for better models (or a better art director, either, Amanda!) Here are a few of my favorites featuring the beautiful and miraculous Sydney from our last time together. Over the next few days, I'll feature my favorites of each of the other girls as well. To read for yourself what a true miracle Sydney is, please visit her blog at www.sydneyalvey.com.