I should preface this post right off the bat by saying that I don't normally do senior photos because I am a yearbook adviser in my day job and I typically avoid the "conflict of interest" that could arise. However, when the daughter of a good friend becomes a senior, there was no way that I could say no to her (or her mom).

I met up with Mariah on a weekday afternoon at the nearby Limington Rapids in Limington, Maine, to capture her senior photos for her. The Rapids are a fun rest area along side the Saco River that I often visit with my own family. And I knew it would be the perfect location for this outdoor loving, barefooted senior to capture this special time in her life. We chatted about everything from how her relationships with her brothers have changed as they have grown up to where she hopes to go to school next year and even about my mad skills at balancing on fallen trees. We had a great time hanging out together! And, even better, we captured Mariah's free spirit nature as she is on the precipice of heading out in to the real world. They certainly do grow up too fast.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Mariah, and thanks so much for hanging out with me!

All of Mariah's photos are posted in their gallery, but you’ll need the password from her in order to see them and order printed goodies. In the meantime, here is a sneak peek from her senior portrait session. To see more, be sure to head over to my Facebook page and hit the “Like” button!