07/14/2026
I have to start this post with an apology to the beautiful young lady featured in these photos. ❤️
Veronika’s senior session is one that I have been working on for far longer than I ever intended. I took these photos while I was pregnant, and I had just started working on them when I went into labor. Since then, life has changed in the most amazing way. We were able to do a couple more sessions, and I have slowly been working through this incredible gallery.
The truth is… I took SO many photos that choosing which ones to edit was genuinely difficult. While it may seem like editing photos is simple, it takes a lot of time and care. It means sitting down, going through every single image, and giving each one the attention it deserves.
Becoming a mom again has made me slow down. And honestly, that has been so hard for me.
I have always been someone who wants to get things done, stay caught up, and keep moving forward. I have done my best to keep up with the important things, but this season of life has reminded me that sometimes the most important moments are the ones we cannot get back.
I keep seeing this quote lately:
“The babies that come into this world not wanting to be put down, are born to mamas that need to slow down. And maybe that’s the lesson. Not to do more. Not to keep up. Just to sit. Hold. Breathe. And let the world wait for a minute.”
My daughter has truly taught me that lesson. She has reminded me to slow down, soak in the little moments, and appreciate the time I have with her. I didn’t realize how quickly those moments pass until I looked at my son, who is now 14, and realized how much I wish I could go back and savor more of those days.
Because in the blink of an eye, they grow up.
Veronika is proof of that. I have known her since she was a little girl, and now she has graduated and grown into such a beautiful, talented young woman. Watching her grow and seeing all she has accomplished has been such a privilege.
Veronika, thank you so much for trusting me to capture this special season of your life. I am so sorry it took longer than it should have to finish your gallery, but I hope you know how much care and love went into every single image.
I am so proud of you and cannot wait to see where life takes you. Congratulations, Veronika! ❤️🎓