Graduation Party Session : David

This is such a fun family and I feel so blessed to have met them. After photographing David for his graduation portraits, his family invited me to join them as their "paparazzi" for the evening of their party for David's graduation.

 

If I could have an on-hand photographer for every event I throw, I would do it. Leanne, David's mother, commented afterwards how nice it was to actually enjoy the party, the family and friends and not be stuck behind a camera missing out on moments. I completely agree! When you are behind the camera, you are a spectator, not a participant. For YOUR party, YOU should be there, be in the photos and not the one left out from the captured moments.

 

Congratulations again to David for graduating college and the best of luck to him in the future!

Proud GREAT grandparents!

 The proud grandparents of the new graduate!

 Awesome handshake of two really incredible survivors of TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).

 Happy grandmothers of baby Grace.

 Brothers! David, Peter and Matt!

Two incredible young men who have incredible tales to tell that should inspire everyone they meet.

 Congratulations! (This was his first bottle of champagne to ever open! Jessica was trying to show him how it was done!)

 Wonderful and happy speech from Grandma.

Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your evening and your lives. It is truly a blessing to know your family.

Senior Session : David

 "Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decided not to surrender, that is strength." - Arnold Schwarzenegger

 

This quote epitomizes David's character. He is a man full of strength for overcoming the challenges in his path. He is an inspiration to everyone he meets! I feel lucky to have met him and have the opportunity to spend an afternoon photographing him.

 

He told me a little about his story which involved a terrifying brush with death in a car accident that has left him with daily struggles, but struggles he takes on and overcomes every single day. He has purpose and there is no doubt he is meant to do great things in the future.

 

David, thank you so much for allowing me to photograph you and for putting up with my shenanigans asking you to make goofy faces at me!

 

Congratulations on graduating!

 

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- Alison Church