Glenbard South's Annual Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show

Yesterday I had the fun opportunity of photographing Glenbard South's Annual Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show. I had such a blast meeting all the senior's and taking fun photos before they went on stage as well as when they did their cat walks and dances. It was so special to have been asked to be there, for such a special day for them. 

A complete gallery of the event is online, Enjoy!

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Hinsdale Central Red Devil 5K Fun Run/Walk

This Sunday I had the honor of photographing the Second Annual Fun Run, as I did last year. WOW!! What a year it's been since then! I recognized some of the runners from last year who were out again to improve their times but mostly to have a great time! Rick Lapinski did a great job working out all the details and thanks to his new wife for helping out as well. Lots of fun was had by all despite a little rain. 

A complete gallery of this event is online.http://proofs.mollygracephotography.com/

Taylor took us by Storm

So the last time Taylor was on the schedule it was on a day that was doomed to storm and rain, so we put it off, until today. What a fun one to shoot. Taylor's style and sweet spirit was fun! It was so great to hear about her dancing, and her care for the little one she babysits. 

I adore!! the last two shots for her awesome eyes and the texture of the grass and the weeds on the brick! Nice!

Becca Brought her smile!

The shoot with Becca was amazing! She was so high energy that it was a blast! Lots of cute faces, lots of smiles, lots of laughs. What a cool girl! I first met Becca when I photographed her school's play Blithe Spirit, so it was great to see her again!

Plain Jane Molly Grace

So... I always say to the girls how "Plain Jane" I feel on our shoot days. For the reasons being, that ahhh 

1.) You girls look amazing!!! Anna does an amazing job pulling out your best features! And you girls Blossom in front of us and rock it! 

And 2.) Well, when you shoot like I do you, you lay down in the mud, plow through the weeds and brush, and you get a little dirty. :) So I can't wear my best stuff or I'd ruin all of it.  And for those of you that know me well, I chilly more than normal ( I am sure not in Savannah anymore ) so I like to wear sweaters or long sleeves to keep me warm and cozy even on nice days.

I got to thinking about this the other day... that I wanted to explain on some level to you how feeling "Plain Jane" can affect me, cause it does I am a girl, I like to look cute, naturally. The thing is... I allow myself to notice it, acknowledge it and then forget about it, and somehow through out the course of the shoot, I get lost, I totally loose myself in the joy of what I am doing and creating, by capturing your beauty, and end up... totally feeling gorgeous. And it is the greatest gift, a gift unto myself, to get lost, to love on life with abandon and to celebrate you my perfect subjects! And that is the beauty of what I do!

So yeah, sometimes I might look like a dork on our shoot, and that's ok with me, because I promise I don't feel, or if I did I am over it. :) And currently I am working with my crew to come up with some stylish grungy options, so hopefully... I'll start off a little cuter!:)

Check out Samantha's eyes

Samantha... was a delight and a jewel to hang out with yesterday. What a great and quality girl. I loved her eyes, her hair, and her skin tone, but mostly just her relaxed and calm presence. It made for great pictures and moments.

Susanna Brought the Sunset in her Sofia Session

Susanna looked amazing today! Ahh, and what glorious sun we got to play in during the last part of her session! Truly, Susanna's inner peace and beauty came out in her session. It's easy to tell just by glancing at the first pic, total contentment and sincerity. Love it! This is why I do what I do!

Joy has puppy love and kitty babies

Joy wanted to have puppy's in her senior pictures, so her amazing mom researched some spots where we could go on Saturday. Kitty from the West Suburban Humane Society welcomed us in! Look at these sweet little buddies! :) And holding the four day old kittens was amazing! Doesn't Joy look like snow white? Beautiful!

Brittney was Stunning

 I was excited to photograph Brittney as last year I had photographed her sister, so I had somewhat of an idea as to her style. Yet at the same time, having sisters of my own... all sisters are different and so unique. We found this beautiful, freshly burnt land, and the way that the day was steamy and overcast was perfect! The way it went with Brittney's hair and skin tone, was an amazing contrast. What a beautiful moment in time!