Graduation - Chicago Area Photographer and Writer

I snapped this one as my niece was walking.. more like floating off of the stage.  Just pure joy!

The graduate pictured below gave such a great speech.  He rhymed, rapped, had props, audience participation and even ate a pudding cup while he was speaking.  Beyond his non traditional, creative presentation what I loved the most is what he said.  He conveyed the message that this is not the end. There are so many things ahead but this is not the beginning either. That started a long time ago.  This is a special moment in time. He went on to point out other special moments throughout their high school days.  Every moment in its own way a celebration of their time in high school.    

My niece says she is going to make a difference in the world.  What she doesn't realize is that she already has made a difference.  She gave me my first experience with children.  She was a baby growing up under the same roof as I was a high schooler.  She was/is the first child I loved and set the stage for what love would be like for my own children.  My children look up to her and have now witnessed her graduate.  She has planted seeds in all of our hearts just by being.

"A" will be attending Columbia University in New York.  She is being propelled into the next stage of her life and we will be here cheering her on, watching her soar.

Happy First Birthday - Grayslake Photographer

So much happens in the first year of life.  It is pretty amazing.  Smiling, rolling over, grabbing, hugging, playing peekaboo, sitting up, crawling, and walking to name just a few.  Yet there is still so much more to come.  Happy first birthday L!

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Prom - Chicago Area Photographer

There was so much energy in the air when I took these, it was so much fun! I hope it was the best time of their lives because there are so many best times of their lives to come...

Walter Payton Prom 2014

I'm a proud aunt so I will start with my beautiful niece. 

I love you!

Putting the corsage on didn't go so bad... 

putting on the boutonniere that proved to be a little more challenging.  

Mom stepped in to save the day.  

Pictured below with the excited prom goer is the designer of this beautiful gown. 

The two friends above were so funny.  I have a whole series of shots of them enjoying this moment.  

"Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands." Anne Frank 

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If your interested in seeing more, purchasing prints/high resolution digital images please contact me at angelclarkphotography@gmail.com