It was an early Tennessee morning.  So early in fact that the fog had not yet lifted from the lake in Warriors Path State Park.  Danielle and her family arrived at 7:30 a.m., right as the sun made it’s way over the horizon.  Out of the car piled Danielle, her boyfriend Ethan, Danielle’s sister, her boyfriend Jeremy, and Danielle’s mom.  Did you follow that?!  After a big round of welcome hugs we made our way up the Tennessee hills to begin our amazing shoot!

With such a big group of people, I had to remember the main reason we were there.  Danielle’s senior graduation.  Four long years of high school were finally coming to an end!  In May, Danielle will walk across the stage with a diploma from Daniel Boone High School.  What better way to celebrate than with a collection of beautiful photos to document this special time in her life?  Congratulations Danielle!  Enjoy your senior portraits!

We started on the dock of the Patrick Henry Reservoir.  The white fog made everything look magical.

Danielle was a natural in front of the camera!

Danielle brought along a few of her biggest supporters, her boyfriend Ethan, sister Michelle, and Michelle’s boyfriend Jeremy.  I am loving their reflections on the still lake.

You guys totally look like you belong on Dawson’s Creek!

Danielle and Ethan have been dating for FIVE YEARS!  Their relationship is inspiring.

I couldn’t resist snapping a few shots of Danielle’s mom, Lisa, with her two beautiful girls.  You all look AMAZING!

Love makes the sun shine a little brighter.

Michelle is studying at the University of Tennessee.  She and Jeremy met in high school and have been together for over two years.

STOP IT Danielle!  You are just too gorgeous!

“Sisters by birth, friends by choice.”

Views like this make me miss living in Tennessee!  Danielle and Ethan look so happy together on the gentle rolling hills.

So FIERCE!

I couldn’t have been more obsessed with this leaf covered location in Warriors Path State Park.

Ethan gave this delicately engraved heart necklace to Danielle.  It is the gift from him that she treasures the most.

Lisa could not be more proud of her sweet and successful daughter Danielle.

LOVE.

Danielle loves Hello Kitty ALMOST as much as she loves Ethan!

After a morning filled with photos, we headed to the playground to have a little fun!

Danielle, you are truly as beautiful on the inside as you are out.  It was a pleasure capturing you and your  beautiful family.  Best of luck as you embark on the next chapter of your life!

Jasmine Jones really does have it all.  A loving boyfriend, an apartment in New York City, and now, a college degree!  Graduating from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with a BS in Child Development and Family Studies, Jasmine is looking forward to making her mark on the world.  Looking forward to making it a better place.  

I was so excited when Jasmine contacted me to shoot her senior portraits!  We met right outside her apartment on the Upper East Side and walked over to the Conservatory in Central Park.   Her long time boyfriend Lucas came along for support and we were able to get some great photos of them together!  Jasmine, congratulations on your graduation!  I am so proud of you!

Jasmine, you are incredibly gorgeous!

Jasmine’s bracelet was adorned with the letters of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Sophisticated city girl.

2011 College Graduate!!! Smart. Successful. Stunning.

My second shooter Mekina captured this great shot of Lucas.

Jasmine LOVES Hello Kitty.  How precious is this iPhone case?!

Hand in hand, Jasmine and Lucas made their way through Central Park and towards the Reservoir.

Young, carefree, and in love.

As our photo shoot came to an end at The Met, Jasmine and Lucas shared one last kiss.  It was such a pleasure meeting you both.  Best of luck as you move in the direction of your dreams.

As a senior preparing to graduate, Danielle has the whole world in front of her.  She is smart, beautiful, and has the constant support of her loving family and boyfriend of three years, Ethan.  As Danielle is preparing for the future, we decided to take the time to document where she is right now; young, happy and in love.  Danielle, it was truly a pleasure photographing your senior portraits last Saturday.  There is a lot more to come, but for now, enjoy your sneak peek!

Danielle brought her boyfriend of three years along, Ethan.  I love photographing couples in love and Danielle and Ethan were no exception.

We started the morning off with a beautiful Tennessee sunrise.

Danielle, you are absolutely breathtaking.

I was SO obsessed with this leaf covered location, found in a small nook of the woods in Warriors Path State Park.

Check back soon for more pictures of Danielle and her beautiful family!

As the last of the colorful fall leaves fell from the trees, Jasmine and Lucas strolled through Central Park, laughing and playing together.  Yesterday I had the pleasure of photographing the beautiful Jasmine and her other half, Lucas.  Jasmine is graduating in December so we headed to the Conservatory to capture her senior portraits.  Lucas came along for support and I couldn’t resist snapping a few shots of them together.  Here is their sneak peek!

Jasmine’s your smile is even more stunning then the rose garden behind you.

My second shooter Mekina captured this photo.  Lucas, you look like you belong in Polo Ralph Lauren’s next ad!

Check back for more soon!  Happy Monday.