Today was the day I finally shot Giovanna’s senior portraits here in Austin. We’d been exchanging emails for weeks so I was so excited when we were able to nail down a date and work together. Giovanna, soft-spoken but full of confidence, has a beautifully simple elegance that shines through in every snap of my camera.
We did the bulk of her shoot around the Austin University of Texas area and the nature trail by Barton Springs Pool. I love wandering those grungy back alleyways and playing in the grassy fields! We wanted to do three different looks so she brought the outfits and I brought some props. I explained to her that the last thing I wanted was for her senior portraits to be the same ol’ stale ones other photographers deliver. I wanted hers to be fresh, non-traditional, and most importantly an expression of herself at this time in her life. No cap, no gown, and no cheesy smiles.
After discussing ideas, we were off and running, and I was thrilled to see Giovanna having fun trying out different poses, playing around with the props, and contributing cool ideas. We laughed, we ooh’d and aah’d, and basically had a blast! With a big hug goodbye, we ended our time together, leaving me so thankful to now have this amazing friend in my life, and my typical desire to rush home and look at the pictures. And I have to say, I’m really happy with the way her final shots came out.
Giovanna shared with me that she is studying broadcast journalism and has dreams of being both a model and a TV host one day. To that I say, any camera would be graced by her smile and wish her much luck and success.
Love ya cutie!
Rita
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