Everything about this pretty young lady is spunky. She’s a cheerleader at Bellaire HS, thus the beautiful smile and lovely poise. Cat plans to go to Stephen F. Austin State University next year and may study. . . photography! I was thrilled to find out she is very interested in the craft.

Being the youngest of three children (and the only girl), Cat is the last to leave the “nest,” so this is a bittersweet time for her mom. I could tell right away how close she is to her mom, so I’m sure she will come home and visit often. Hang in there, Mom! I’m so honored you chose me to photograph this important milestone in your life, Cat! Congratulations!

Lesli

Two years ago, I photographed Travis’s brother Tayler. Both boys are so handsome! Travis is a senior at Sealy HS this year. He plans to go to Texas Tech in the fall. He’s the last to leave the nest, so Mom is a bit sad but very excited for him at the same time. Oh, how I feel for these moms! I do know how fast time flies, so I’m savoring every moment I have with my dear girls.  This shoot was right on the heels of my previous blog post on Grant, the Katy Tiger linebacker. Travis lives right by the bridge where I photographed Grant and his family, so we tried it out again!

Travis was a gentleman (another athlete!). He loves old country music:  Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson. I LOVE that! Old country is the best. We drove around looking for neat spots and listened to 97.1 the whole time.

Congratulations, Travis! Good luck at Texas Tech! Go Raiders! (I won’t be yelling that during football season)

Mr. Grant is not just a Katy Tiger. He is one of the Tigers’ top linebackers. Grant was featured in VYPE Magazine this fall. You can read about him here:  http://www.ihigh.com/ourfieldhouse/article_47585.html. Needless to say, I was thrilled to recently photograph not only Grant, but his family, too. The weather tried to stop us, but we managed to get some fantastic shots! The whole family was so pleasant, even in the drizzling rain. And check out little sister Erin. What a beauty! Erin, you may not realize this yet, but your stunning looks come from your gorgeous mom. Dad, don’t feel left out! You deserve some credit, too!

Grant, you are a special guy. Best of luck to you at the Naval Academy!

Miss Katie contacted me for sorority rush photos. She’s another one of my former 8th grade students from the super fantastic Presbyterian School (www.pshouston.org) who is a glowing senior right now getting ready to graduate from The Kinkaid School. Katie was an outstanding middle school student, and no surprise, she has continued to be a dedicated high school student. That will pay off, Katie! I have no doubt that you will be great at whatever you set out to do (right now, she is interested in being a lawyer). And the sorority that picks you will be very lucky.

I’m so happy you chose me to photograph you, Katie! Best of luck to you in college and during Rush! Congratulations!

Lesli