The timing of his senior photos had me somewhat apprehensive.
The historically amiable and decidedly un-snarky Ethan would appear before my camera just hours after getting off an international flight. This portrait session required him to drive two hours (each way) to Flagstaff on an evening that was also hours before his first day of senior year.
I shouldn’t have underestimated this dedicated athlete. When he commits to something, he doesn’t just follow through. He does it with kindness and a fantastic sense of humor.
In fact, for two solid hours, I laughed until I had tears streaming down my cheeks.
A Minor Snafu
Perhaps the jet lag may have affected one tiny thing… He forgot a belt. However, I somehow managed to procure one that worked perfectly. I felt pretty proud of myself. 🙂 Wouldn’t it be nice if all senior photo session wardrobe issues were so easily resolved?
It’s no surprise that his mom, Angela, is also dedicated and delightful. She worked hard to ensure Ethan had the necessary photographic support while letting him be the star. In return, he was an excellent hype man for his mom’s superlative qualities. Somewhere along the way, he dubbed her “Dr. Sparkle Maker.” A well-earned nickname on multiple levels!
We talked about Jurassic ants, red bees, and other giant bugs; NiMarco’s pepperoni pizza; his super cool London jacket; accents; strategies for balancing a basketball on your finger; jorts; staring into the sun; ferns; giving aura; and his flow.
I drove home happy. I hope they did too.
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Kristen Dacey Iwai of KDI Photography is a full-time professional portrait photographer based in Flagstaff, Arizona with decades of experience. Making portraits of families, pregnancy, newborns, babies, children, and high school seniors in her downtown studio and on location, she serves clients from Flagstaff, Sedona, Tuba City, Winslow, Payson, Page, Williams, Prescott, Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Arizona
