After Paul and Shelli's wedding on Sunday, I also pulled aside a few of the teenagers who attend Holy Cross for an impromptu portrait session by that gorgeous magnolia tree.

Bethany is a friendly and engaging teenager, going into her junior year. She's sparklingly smart, and about to study her brains out at community college for the next two years, earning college credit along the way. Go Bethany!

It was very easy to get her to laugh, which makes for a great photo, since she has such a wonderful smile.

Ivan is an uber-smart senior who's pondering what lies ahead for college. International relations, perhaps? Anything seems possible, especially since he already speaks a few languages. Go Ivan!

Willingly and patiently, Ivan let me dance around him for awhile. Later on, I hope to get a portrait session of him with his musical instrument(s).