What an absolute pleasure to photograph this beautiful young lady, a soon to be college graduate, at the University of Washington! We timed Selena’s session just right, and had a gorgeous, warm evening to work with. Our first stop was the campus Quad.
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Caps and gowns weren’t being issued for a couple of weeks, so we borrowed from my daughter’s closet. Even though she isn’t wearing the traditional black college gown, we both loved how the blue made the colors of Selena’s tropical print dress pop.
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As soon as I saw the shoes, I knew I had to get a close up to show them off. So classy and fun!
No portrait session would be complete without incorporating the architecture of this famous landmark, the Suzzalo Library in Red Square.
After a wardrobe change, we walked over to the Sylvan Theater, a grassy area hidden amongst the trees and home of four white Ionic columns that once stood in front of the original university building. Students are to touch the columns twice during their college career, once as incoming freshman and again at graduation. We were a few weeks early, but it was fun to make sure Selena had the chance to do it. I’m confident she is going to make her own good luck, though!
We scurried back to Clark Hall for a final outfit change. This building has been home away from home for Selena as she is an Air Force ROTC cadet and looks forward to not only graduating soon but being commissioned as a second lieutenant. After a brief stint back home in Nevada this summer, she will head off to training before reporting to her first duty station.
Congratulations Selena! I wish you every success as you embark on this next chapter in your life and begin your career as an Air Force officer! Thank you so much for letting me capture this milestone event for you.
