I have known Noel since before I was old enough to drive, back when junk food was our best friend and after school homework and talking on the phone with friends was what filled our days on weekday afternoons.
It was a time of fun and innocence and though there are moments presently where waves of nostalgia overcome me, I also can't deny the even more beautiful moments where I see how life has come around full circle in ways sweeter than the long summers of our days as teenagers.
Noel is a wife and now a mother to the cutest little kid named Dominic. During the photo session, the undeniable joy that Dominic brings Noel was apparent with each giggle and mischievous smile that graced this little one's face. I half expected to Dominic to start throwing his toys at me before the shoot was over, but this kid's a champ and actually survived the entire time in front of my camera - he must get his camera charm and patience from his momma! ;)
Noel, it was honor to capture you and Dominic in these photographs. It's so sweet to see that the kind smile I knew from when were kids has only gotten more joy-filled with the presence of Dominic in your world. I am thankful that we are back in touch even after all this time and hope that in years to come, you will always be reminded of how beautiful you are as a wife, a mom but even more so, as a woman.
A special thanks to the talented Vlada Fomenko-Haggerty for Noel's beautiful hair and make up!
"People that treat themselves and others with respect tend to give off a certain light. That light is what makes someone beautiful."
"I surround myself with kind, good-hearted people...and they are are a reflection of me."
What are you confident or proud of now that maybe you weren't so proud or confident about when you were younger?
"Understanding what I want, finding strength to reach goals. I am more confident in expressing my emotions and have learned that I don't always HAVE to be happy."
"We need to accept the fact that every woman is different and no one woman is perfect."
"Take care of your health, emotionally and physically - you only have one shot in life."
"Laugh often and love deep."
It was a time of fun and innocence and though there are moments presently where waves of nostalgia overcome me, I also can't deny the even more beautiful moments where I see how life has come around full circle in ways sweeter than the long summers of our days as teenagers.
Noel is a wife and now a mother to the cutest little kid named Dominic. During the photo session, the undeniable joy that Dominic brings Noel was apparent with each giggle and mischievous smile that graced this little one's face. I half expected to Dominic to start throwing his toys at me before the shoot was over, but this kid's a champ and actually survived the entire time in front of my camera - he must get his camera charm and patience from his momma! ;)
A special thanks to the talented Vlada Fomenko-Haggerty for Noel's beautiful hair and make up!
"People who are confident in themselves and lead their life by treating peoples as they want to be
treated are beautiful to me."
"People that treat themselves and others with respect tend to give off a certain light. That light is what makes someone beautiful."
"I surround myself with kind, good-hearted people...and they are are a reflection of me."
What are you confident or proud of now that maybe you weren't so proud or confident about when you were younger?
"Understanding what I want, finding strength to reach goals. I am more confident in expressing my emotions and have learned that I don't always HAVE to be happy."
"We need to accept the fact that every woman is different and no one woman is perfect."
"Take care of your health, emotionally and physically - you only have one shot in life."
"Laugh often and love deep."