Thursday, April 14, 2011

My first senior session! (pic heavy)

A little background info:  Savannah (the gorgeous gal in the photos) is the daughter of my very favortie teacher's assistant ever.  Yes, I'm partial.  I adored her then and I adore her now.  I have met few people in my life with a heart as huge as hers.  When she asked me to do her daughter's senior portraits, I was over the moon excited!  I was even more thrilled after our shoots were over!  These images are some of my absolute favorites that I've taken to date.  I got to play around a lot with my camera and with the light (which was perfect both days!) and Savannah was oh-so-patient.  I couldn't have asked for a better subject.  She smiled easily and seemed so carefree.  I remember myself at that age, feeling so unsure of myself and awkward in my own skin.  If she felt that way, I certainly never saw it. 

The first photo session was down at Fort Fisher.  What an amazing location!  If someone knows of a place similar to this in Charleston, please do tell!  Love, love, LOVE this images...





 This is where I started to really enjoy the beautiful light...







 Savannah and her mom...

Their love for one another was so inspiring.  I can only hope to have such a wonderful relationship with my own daughters when they are this age.

Our second photo shoot was at the Carolina Beach boardwalk.  The color at this place is fabulous! 










Savannah and her dad...

So simple and sweet.  You can easily tell that these two adore eachother and it melts my heart. 

This session was awesome on so many levels...the people, the photos, the love...and I got to be a part of it!  Yay me!  :) 

3 comments:

  1. Mary Helen you are incredibly amazing and a blessing to have as a friend!!! We love all you have done and will continue to call on you!! Beautiful, I have them ALL on display in my house already and the funny thing is~ they just arrived today!! Keep in touch> you're priceless too!
    Always a BFFAEAEAE!
    Karen

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  2. Awesome pictures, when my son is a senior, I will for sure look you up Mary Helen! Job well done Karen! You have such a beautiful family!
    Libby Gibson

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  3. Thank you Karen and Libby! :) I enjoyed this session so very much! My facebook page is here... http://www.facebook.com/lovebugphotosbymaryhorne

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