It’s prom season!

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Pretty in pink. Riley in her senior prom dress !

It’s prom season in Virginia! Dresses are twirling and there is an excitement amongst my High School Seniors. It’s their last time to be with their friends before graduation. Honestly, it’s a little bittersweet for me, because I know they will be moving on soon. Off to college to pursue their dreams, these lovely photos will become just a memory of a pretty day. What happens though, is that these lovely photos become prints, and photography prints save memories.

I hope that Riley always remembers this wonderful day where she looked like a princess.

xxoo

I’m being a slacker…

by Cmccormickrn

It’s true.. It’s winter, it’s dark by 4 pm.. and I’m feeling that winter slacker period just pushing me into comfy slippers, and my camera use is for taking photos of Jaxson Browne.

I have photos to share and work to do. The class of 2020 is showing up.. I have classes to teach, and people to meet. But, yes, I am slacking.

So, in my attempt at keeping good with the New Year Resolution plan, I am adding some of my favorite 2018 photos. I am terrible at maintaining my website and blogging about my work. It just doesn’t seem that important when I’m out shooting and editing and ordering prints for my clients. I know .. .I KNOW… maintaining my site keeps my work current and out there for people in google land to see. It just somehow seems that constant photography blogging isn’t a necessity to me. I love the creative side of photographing seniors and creating memories. The Marketing side…. eh, not so much.

After all that, I really have some images that I need to share.

Like this sweetie. No, she’s not a senior, but what a precious moment with this three year old. We captured and heirloom portrait that is hanging on her mother’s wall.

Print your photos folks.. they should be hanging on your wall.

and just in case you don’t know who Jaxson Browne is.. let me introduce you to the Yorkshire Terrorist #yorkshireterrorist

It’s Carly.. Matoaca High Class of 2019/senior photos/chester, va.

by Cmccormickrn

Senior Photo day is often filled with excitement, apprehension, and a little bit of nerves.

Carly is as Kind as she is Beautiful. She’s a graduating senior at Matoaca High here in Chesterfield, Va. This girl has a smile with dimples that will melt your camera lens. It’s dazzling!

After our studio session ,where we grabbed some gorgeous headshots.. we headed off into the setting sun. ( that sounds like a western movie). We wandered along the streets of Old Town Historic Petersburg. I personally love shooting in Petersburg, and it’s lovely this time of year.

Carly’s photos are stunning.. but then so is she 🙂

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It’s Riley, Matoaca class of 2019/senior photos/conniegrantseniors

by Cmccormickrn

Matoaca class of 2019 is proud of this senior. She’s a Rockstar softball player. Riley’s seniors photos showcase all the wonderful sides of her personality.

This senior is comfortable in heels or cleats. She’s fierce in her softball and loyalty.. and off to UVAwise.. yes .. already accepted and on her way.

Riley is the kind of girl who had no idea how beautiful she is… inside and out. She’s humble about her stunning looks. I think when Riley smiles, the entire place just lights up.

We took a trip out to my mother’s place, where my sweet, sweet brother had grown me a field of wildflowers….sunflowers to be exact. I thought Riley’s sunflower photos would be my favorites . .that was until we did her softball session. I thought her softball session was my favorite.. until I got to her studio photos..

Yes that softball session left us covered in red powder from the exploding balls, and I would totally do it again tomorrow.

It’s been wonderful working with this Senior and her mom and completing this senior photo portrait package. The prints are amazing.. I heart you Hunt Family…

xxoo C

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www.conniegrant.photography

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Eyes on the Skies.. senior photos with Caleb

by Cmccormickrn

I love Caleb’s Senior photos. They showcase what it is he wants to do. This honor student at Matoaca High, will fly high. He’s not only talented, and giving.. he’s incredibly smart .

I know I enjoyed my time on this airfield with this handsome guy.. and these photos will be treasured for a long time.

A photo is a memory captured, and these photos are some sweet memories 🙂

River morning Senior photos…

by Cmccormickrn

When it’s reaching 100 degrees during the summer months, and thunderstorms are happening every day, I head out early. How early is early? Senior photo sunrise sessions are the key to getting the river photos. The sun is the most gorgeous hazy light as it tops the bridge and displays the skyline.

I enjoyed my time with this pretty girl.. It was a gorgeous morning, and we beat the heat!

The Dance

by Cmccormickrn

I love photographing dancers!

Anyone who has known me for awhile knows that ballet is a secret love of mine. The beauty of the dance astounds me and literally takes my breath away. Kristina and I met to work on this project together, right before she left for college. Her senior year had been full, and senior photo time just flew right on by.

I had such a lovely time with this young lady. We took off to Amber Grove Plantation to shoot in the early morning light. I think the results are fabulous. She’s a busy dancer and is now off to college to major in that thing she does.

We also grabbed some studio shots..

I really enjoyed my time with this sweet almost college girl. I know these moments fly by, and we were lucky to squeeze in this gorgeous session. I can’t wait to see the prints.

Love them all… and happy second week of College Kristina!!! I know there are a few people who miss you back home …

( call your mom a lot please!)

Senior Portraits Chesterfield Va

Senior Photos Chesterfield Va

Photographing Memories..

by Cmccormickrn

Yesterday was a hot one here in Virginia.. so we started early. I was completely honored to capture these images for one of my dearest childhood friends. She now lives very far away, but each time we are together it’s like we just saw each other. Last year her dad became ill. He’s doing really well and looks handsome as ever. What she has added to her crew is her first sweet granddaughter.

Babies aren’t always cooperative with the camera, but the cutest shots are them just being them.

I adore this family I’ve known since I was a teenager. I loved saving these memories for them. They are precious, and photos are special.

SO … happy July 4th Mr. Angel. Still army strong and brave. Enjoy your photos of your girls 🙂

xx00 C

Kaylee’s Senior Portraits/Matoaca High

by Cmccormickrn

Kaylee’s senior portrait morning was amazing in so many ways. Number one, it’s amazing just to spend time with this young lady and her mother. They are both so much fun. Their mom-daughter bond is one that is so strong it makes you feel good just to be around them.

Miss Kaylee is a Senior! We started working on her senior portfolio of photos a month ago… but this morning at Amber Grove ..was pretty special. We started off with a casual look that grabbed some exciting images. We then switched outfits and moved into a more traditional look. Amber Grove is a wedding venue with many gorgeous places to take photos. There’s also a cat 🙂

Kaylee is a music lover, an arts lover, and an honor student. On top of all this, she works a job, and is close to her friends and her family. Enjoy this gorgeous girlies photos.. I know I enjoyed taking them.