A Special Mother’s Day Recreation
Every portrait session I capture is special, but Shanese and her daughter’s session was truly unforgettable. When Shanese stepped into the studio wearing her breathtaking black lace wedding dress, complete with an endless train, I knew we were about to create something magical. Her daughter, a sweet toddler in a matching black lace dress with a charmingly shorter skirt, was the perfect complement to her mother’s elegance.
This session wasn’t just about beautiful dresses and dramatic lighting—it was about a bond between a mother and her daughter. From the moment they held hands, twirled, and shared gentle whispers, their connection filled the room. As Shanese’s dress flowed around her like a fairytale and her daughter’s laughter echoed, I captured not just portraits, but moments that tell their story.
Photographing these two felt like freezing a piece of poetry in time. I focused on the delicate lace details, the way the light played on the intricate patterns, and most importantly, the love between mother and child. These are the images that will become heirlooms—pictures they will look back on, remembering how they felt, how they laughed, and how they simply loved.
Every portrait session I create is a story, and I am grateful to have captured this beautiful chapter for Shanese and her daughter. If you’re interested in creating a magical, unforgettable portrait experience like this, I would love to bring your vision to life.
From Shanese
“Almost 5 years ago, I wore this black wedding dress as a wife. Now I’m in it again… as a whole mama with my baby girl on my hip.
It’s so surreal looking at these pics like wow… we really have her. I’m 20 months into motherhood, and it’s been the most beautiful, challenging, love-filled ride.
This dress used to represent one chapter of love, and now it holds a whole new meaning. Motherhood changed me in ways I didn’t expect, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Happy Mother’s Day to me and to all the moms walking in new versions of themselves.”
