Mom’s are the best! A few weeks ago I received an email from Sonja about scheduling a portrait session, a surprise sweet 16 session for Sophie. Last October I took Sophie’s homecoming photos and Sonja knew how much Sophie enjoyed her session that she wanted to gift her a session for her sweet 16th birthday. So we began the planning process, Sonja mentioned the Virginia Arboretum, Blandy Farm and we planned for a evening during the week to get together. It was tough keeping this a secret because I was so excited to be taking photos of Sophie again! I did a shout-out to Sophie on her birthday on Facebook which caught her off guard because she wasn’t sure how I knew it was her birthday and then later that evening her parents surprised her with their gift…a portrait session with ME! Sonja told me that Sophie was so excited and they went shopping immediately to get outfits for her session. I was so honored and happy that Sophie was so excited for her session.

A week after her birthday, the three of us got together on the most perfect day, not to hot and slightly overcast, perfect photographers weather! Sophie’s session was a dream, her outfits were adorable, she is GORGEOUS, and we got so many beautiful images that I had a hard time narrowing them down. Sophie should be a model because she knew exactly how to pose and gave me the best serious expression. I LOVE all of these images and I made mom cry when she saw them…eck. Sophie and Sonja were the first to have their session premiere in the FFP Office and I can’t wait to have more people visit me in my quiet place at my house to view their sessions. I also can’t wait for Sophie to be a senior so I can capture more beautiful images of her. Sophie is beautiful on the inside as much as the outside. She is a sweet young lady! Thank you Sonja for gifting Sohpie this session, I had a blast. You ladies are wonderful!