Singin' in the Rain

A wise woman (and fellow photographer) once told me it was important to shoot for myself - not for hire, not to please a client. I wanted to work on a session "just because", and my niece Lauren was the perfect model for my creative outlet. She was an especially good sport - it was raining, cold, and windy! You'll notice she is missing one of her front teeth - that happened just minutes before we were supposed to leave. These pictures captured the event perfectly!

Not only was it a good opportunity to just have a little fun with the camera, but it was a great opportunity to spend some one on one time with my gorgeous niece. Her family is lumped into that unfortunate category - they're not far enough away for an overnight trip but not quite close enough for frequent visits. I loved getting to work on a session with no pressure or expectations but more importantly I loved spending quality time with family.

Here are my favorites from our quick, cold and wet session: