The year Ross graduated, I got senior pictures of his best friend Dylan and I even managed to get pictures of his girlfriend, Cali (twice) but I never got any of Ross.
Initially, Ross was holding fast to the notion that senior pictures were lame and my attempts to convince him otherwise only deepened his conviction. By the end of the school year though, he had changed his tune and wanted me to take them, but for some reason it just never happened.
To resurrect my guilt, I took senior photos of Ross's girlfriend's little sister, Madi a couple of weeks ago...
Hope you love them Madi.
And if you're reading this Josh Downs...It's killing me knowing how homesick you are right now.
Just so so beautiful!! Great!
Posted by: Anne | October 24, 2011 at 12:29 AM
Karen, those photos are nothing but STUNNING...... she would be thrilled with them. I wish you were here in Australia and you can take photos of me and my 2 kids. You are an amazing photographer. Love the ones on the side walk with the man leaning against the tree and the one after with the bystander showing the thumbs up...hilarious. You are just toooooo gooooood. I dream of taking photos like that, and in fact I dream of being in photos like that...either way I can always dream, can't I.
Posted by: Kathy | October 24, 2011 at 03:18 AM
Beautiful pics. That family has some great genes!!! Not to mention a wonderful personal photographer.
Posted by: Sandy | October 24, 2011 at 03:36 AM
gorgeous! she's a beAuty like her sister. Praying for Josh for some comfort.
Posted by: Kim S. | October 24, 2011 at 06:21 AM
these are amazing. #4 and #10 are my faves!
Posted by: Sharla | October 24, 2011 at 06:29 AM
Gorgeous photos (as always) and beautiful subject! Big hugs to you and your family -hope time passes by quickly for all of you.
Posted by: Tracy | October 24, 2011 at 06:59 AM
Madi has to be thrilled with these! She's a beautiful girl and you've brought out the best of her. Now how about some post-senior, senior photos for Ross?
Posted by: MSS | October 24, 2011 at 07:09 AM
Madi is gorgeous! The pictures are just lovely!!
And as a faithful reader, we're keeping you guys in prayer as Josh is away. Thank you, thank you, for your sacrifice. I pray protection for him, strength/patience for you, and courage/perseverence for you both.
Posted by: Carole | October 24, 2011 at 07:54 AM
Beautiful images Karen!! Great job as always!!
Posted by: teresa b | October 24, 2011 at 07:59 AM
OMG!!!!!!! These are amazing!!! They are so unbelievably stunning I can't even pick a favorite...or two...or five. Thanks so much for sharing these...truly works of art!!
Posted by: Dawn | October 24, 2011 at 08:02 AM
Madi is just as beautiful as Cali - and I'll take that coral scarf, thankyouverymuch! And luckily....Ross has a mama with some mad photog skillz. Really, while I love the senior picture tradition and gorgeous pics I have of my son, I treasure the everyday ones so much more.
Posted by: Kirsten J | October 24, 2011 at 08:13 AM
So Beautiful !!!
Posted by: laura | October 24, 2011 at 08:17 AM
I was wondering if Ross and Cali were still together...
Posted by: cinback | October 24, 2011 at 08:45 AM
Gorgeous photos! And Maddi is beautiful. I'm sure she's crazy about the photos. Lucky girl to have such a talented photographer.
Posted by: Alby | October 24, 2011 at 09:15 AM
What a pretty girl--just like her sister! Great shots, Karen! I think my fave, though, is the one with that funny kiddo in the background. Too cute!
Posted by: Sinead | October 24, 2011 at 09:30 AM
What a beautiful sister!!
ha one pix guy popped in background. funny!
Posted by: jennifer Camplin | October 24, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Beautiful photos of a Beautiful girl!
Love the 5th one---very unique
Posted by: {vicki} | October 24, 2011 at 10:05 AM
madi is absolutly beautiful!!! and pretty, pretty please don't take this the wrong way, is her hair color natural? and if it's not, what color does she use? i love it, it's geeeorgous :)
Posted by: annette abrahamson | October 24, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Two years ago, after seeing Cali's pictures, Madi expressed,"I hope Ross and Cali are together when I graduate, because Karen is the best!"
Well You ARE!!!!AND we are blessed,again! They turned out perfect! XOXOXO
P.S. Her scarf came from Forever 21
? for the hair color.. :p
Posted by: Robyn Clark | October 24, 2011 at 02:04 PM
She's gorgeous, just like her sister! Great job!
Posted by: Kelli | October 24, 2011 at 02:16 PM
Wow! She looks so much like Cali!! Gorgeous images of a gorgeous young woman! Her parents are so blessed to have such beautiful photos of their girls, Karen. :)
Posted by: Lacey | October 24, 2011 at 04:11 PM
Oh, totally love that kid in the background! HA! Madi is gorgeous! Just like her sister! How do you pick just one???? Thanks for sharing! Love it!
Posted by: Stacey Staceyface1 Clinton | October 24, 2011 at 05:02 PM
She looks like her Mommy Robin. :-) Very pretty
Posted by: Cheryl | October 24, 2011 at 07:13 PM
Beautiful job Karen! I love the poses. You got some great shots. She is just beautiful. Those eyes are gorgeous!
Posted by: Ashley S. | October 24, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Stunning photos! She and Cali sure do look alike, and both are so gorgeous!! Had to laugh at the guy giving the thumbs up in the background!! :)
Posted by: ♥ Debbie | October 24, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Omg, this came out so pretty, wish we had senior portraits
Like that, instead of the traditional black velvet off the shoulder holding a fake rose! This lil sister is also beautiful! She kind of reminded me of Tina Yothers ( I just dated myself, lol)
Posted by: Lynda P | October 24, 2011 at 08:35 PM
Just gorgeous photos. I especially loved the photo bombed shot!
Posted by: ~Shari | October 25, 2011 at 06:12 AM
she sure does look like her sister!! and i see it was hard to stop taking pix of her!! she's just as beautiful as her sister!! thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: karlalala | October 25, 2011 at 07:33 AM
Just beautiful Karen!! The one with the kid in the background cracks me up because my family always tries to do that when I'm taking pictures at home. Hang in there Josh...you'll be home to your wonderful family before you know it. We are praying for your strength!
Posted by: Tracy | October 25, 2011 at 02:32 PM
beautiful!
I also do not have senior pics of my son. He didn't want to do them in the fall and then by spring it got so busy we forgot. And then he didn;t actually graduate so he didn;t want pics to remind him It all worked out. He joined the Marines and I have that graduation picture that makes me so proud. I love your messages to Josh Downs. Tell him thanks!
Posted by: bev | October 26, 2011 at 07:37 AM
I really wish you lived near me. I would love for you to take Ansley's senior photos. These are awesome. No maybe I wish I lived near you, you have awesome places to go to, to photograph.
Posted by: Lisa M.Pace | October 26, 2011 at 09:05 AM
OMG, those are stunning Karen! I love that pink scarf color on her. Wonderful wonderful pictures!
Posted by: lan | October 30, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Great photos! I actually saw you taking photos of her in front of the Ashland Springs Hotel while I was walking to my car after work!
Posted by: Janie La Pierre | November 01, 2011 at 10:12 PM
They are all stunning! She is beautiful! I adore the one of the guy peeking in the background. Your comment to Josh in the end made me cry this morning.
Posted by: Pam | November 06, 2011 at 04:08 AM