Luke + Senior

Remember that one time my brother in law got a risky haircut for his senior pictures that nobody knew what to think about at first because it made him look SO GROWN UP and then we all got over it and loved it?! Yeah. This was it.

This handsome guy is my crazy fun brother in law, who Emmett adores and Trae is slightly shorter than. 😉 He is crazy talented and loves Jesus (just like his brother). I am the ONLY one in their whole family that does not have one ounce of athletic ability. But that’s another story…about how all I had to bring to the table when we got married was a love for Jesus. And talking. And food. (Eating it, not cooking it.) AND THEY LOVED ME ANYWAY! 😉 It has been such a blessing to watch this young guy who used to only love Nascar, Furrs, and Walmart grow into a young man of God with many loves, including a huge heart for people. It is crazy to me that he is graduating and is ready to be an ADULT in real life. I know that God has created him for such a great purpose and I cannot wait to see how he walks out his faith in this incredible new season. Congratulations, brotha! WE LOVE YOU!

Family, Seniors

Erin + Senior 2015

Oh my goodness friends I cannot begin to describe how FUN this sweet girl is! She is graduating from Wellington and going on to play basketball in college in Kansas! She is not wasting any time spreading her wings and jumping into this new season. She was an incredible athlete (obviously) so we took some photos at some of her favorite places with the BILLION medals and trophies she has won. I have never won anything athletic IN MY LIFE. I may or may not have asked what it felt like to be a winner. 😉 We had such a great time during her session and I absolutely LOVED getting to celebrate this season with her. Congratulations, Erin! You are FABULOUS and I have no doubt you are going to keep winning at LIFE. You go girl!

Be blessed,

–R.

Mini Sessions, Seniors

Montanah+ College Graduate

I met Montanah in Lubbock on one of the windiest weekends in Texas this last spring. BUT the winds settled down just in time for our session and picked right back up as we were finishing our shoot so it turned out to be perfect! She is graduating from Texas Tech (go Red Raiders!) with a teaching degree and got her first job the day before our shoot! So a huge congratulations deserved not only for graduating, but pursuing her dream and setting her future before she even graduated! She is absolutely stunning and was so fun to work with! Here’s a few photos from our session!

Seniors

Jaylynn + Joleene, Seniors 2014

WARNING: This most might be a bit emotional…proceed with caution.

I’ve known these two beautiful young women since they were in 6th grade. They were part of the small group I led and it was so incredible and beautiful to watch them grow and fall in love with Jesus. In ministry you pour into students or whoever it may be and wonder if they get it. You hope that your sinful self does not hide the grace and truth of the Gospel when you fail. You pray that just one person ‘gets it’. If you pour into millions and only one comes to Christ, the Kingdom celebrates. Well, these are TWO that got it. Not the only two-by the goodness of God- but two that are especially dear to my heart. Sleepovers and movie nights and youth events- they were there for it all and their unwavering faith has spoken more than they could know to their peers. They both have such an incredible future ahead of them-no matter where they end up-because they know to whom they belong and what really matters.

Jay and Jo, it has been an absolute privilege to know you. You have blessed my heart, encouraged my spirit, and always remind me of what it’s all about. I am praying over you two as you graduate and start this amazing new chapter in your life. Know that I am always here and even though I don’t get to see yall hardly ever, we are celebrating the same Savior daily and yall are forever in my heart and prayers.

Thank you SO much for letting me take your senior photos, your so special to me! I pray that when you think of me you think of two things:

1. I love you!

2. Stand firm in the faith.

Much love,

–R.