I have the privilege every year to photograph some seriously talented students. Taylor and Shelby both seemed to overflow with energy and passion for their sport and I figured I would be hearing there names again soon. This year both of the girls are a second generation of ICC Cougar's Volleyball players. Its cool to see how family members truly shape the next generation and can inspire us all.
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tough and tumble
These three little guys are sweet and sincere (like their mom) yet 100% tough and tumble. I may have used a few more bribes then usual during this session but it was hotter then we expected for early September. The three (plus dad) "suffered" along knowing they had been promised a splash session when we finished. The idea of cannon balling into the pool had kept them smiling and cool most of the evening.
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mod at the market
How unlikely to photograph the backside of the local market. Here of all places is where I found the background colors we needed and clean modern lines to fit Hayley's bold patterns. I'm not sure if her mom makes friends wherever she goes (I have a strong suspicion she does) but she/we spent 15 minutes chatting up the market employee's in between milk crates and giggles. Navigating loading pallets in wedge heels is more challenging then you'd imagine.
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night sky
Final shot during a warm summer evening with Taylor Hoerr. Makes me wish I could play sessions like this on repeat all year long.
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Splashes of blue and pops of pink.
Madison is a familiar face and one that I had met almost immediately after moving to Tennessee. She is the beautiful blonde on the team of fresh faced Leigh Nants girls who keep the young ladies of Paris looking en vogue and dressed to the nines.
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