That Graduation Feeling

I remember my high school graduation.  I won't tell you the (ahem!) year, but I will tell you that I still remember that amazing feeling of the world opening in front of me -- the feeling that anything was possible .  Having my grad date (who happens to be my husband now!) on my arm...walking down the aisle of our school gym...saying goodbye to all of my friends, some of whom I haven't seen since...graduation was all one fast blur.  I only have bits and pieces of vivid memories.

I thought about my own high school grad a lot while I captured photographs for the Class of 2011.  My goal was to capture extraordinary snapshots of the day for my grad clients -- vividly and truly -- so they could look back at their photographs and remember all the little details and feelings they experienced on this special day.

Five graduates honoured me with requests to capture their photographs this year.

I was so excited to book Shea's grad session.  This young man had planned to buy this suit since ninth grade, and his best friend's suit was part of the plan too.  I enjoyed the creativity of this session -- thanks Shea!

Christianne's graduation was the second time I had the opportunity to visit the "D" family farm for a session of photography.  This is a family I just love working with -- they are casual and fun and they aren't afraid to be silly.  Christianne is just so confident and real -- we had a lot of laughs that afternoon!

I have a few more grads to share, as well as family and children sessions.  But before I share, I have a lot of editing to do.  Thanks for looking, and I'd love to hear what you think!


Amanda

Catching up!

Well the last month has certainly been a whirlwind!  I never expected to be this busy right out of the starting gate, but I am swamped and I am loving it. 

It started with a couple of family sessions and then we jumped headfirst into soccer season.  I've captured team and individual portraits for ten soccer teams in the last three weeks and I have two teams left to meet up with next week.  Order forms are out and I already have one team with their forms returned.  I cannot wait to bring them their completed orders!

Last weekend, I spent Friday and Saturday with families and graduates of Aberdeen Composite School.  Since Aberdeen is my hometown, I've known a lot of these young men and women since they were very young.  It was an honour to be asked to capture their graduation memories.

Friday night, I spent the evening with Andrew, his escort, Katherine, and Andrew's family.  We ventured out to an abandoned farm nearby to capture some classy, traditional portraits that I just know his mom is going to love!  Saturday morning, I had a session with Shea and his family.  Shea's graduation photographs are -- hands down! -- the most adventurous and creative photographs I have had the opportunity to capture.  Let's just say they will knock your (orange) socks right off.  LOL!  Katherine's session was Saturday afternoon and she was absolutely lovely in her graduation gown.  That was all before I played paparazzi at the graduation ceremony and banquet for the parents who wanted to relax and enjoy the grad services while I took the photos for them.  I can't wait to share the excitement of the weekend with you!

But first, I have to get ready for a very busy weekend.  I have two family/graduation sessions to capture tomorrow, plus another high school graduation ceremony and banquet to capture in Saskatoon in the evening.  On Sunday I have three local family sessions!

Here's a sneak peek of a session I am delivering tomorrow.  The "D" family is lovely!  They celebrated with their mom, Evelyn, on an important birthday a few weeks ago.  I just have to say that I would love to look as good as Evelyn does when I am her age!  She is stunning! 

Cheers! And see you from behind the lens!
Amanda