It means a lot to me to photograph this young lady because her mom was a good friend to me when I really needed some help in my early days of photography. I just love the fact that we've reconnected with me doing her daughter's senior photos.

Alyssa's mom, Stephanie, has been a friend of mine since high school. We also went to college together and she was an intricate part in helping me through my photo classes - she had a car in college and I did not so she would drive me around so I could photograph places and things for my photo assignments. She even modeled for me for a few portrait assignments. We’ve come full circle now, with her daughter getting her turn in front of my camera.

Alyssa is a smart, beautiful young lady and was very poised and mature throughout our session. I think she's going to go far with her goals in life with the great attitude she has.