LONG BEACH SENIOR SESSION: TYLER

meet my handsome brother-in-law. lover of taco bell, soon-to-be-graduate, financial guru (aka future rich guy who'll be driving a fancier car than all of us one day), and all-around great guy. seriously, i married into a trio of incredible men - one's all mine, but two are still single, so...i'm just sayin'... - and i couldn't be luckier to be the only gilley girl (for now)! 

tyler asked me to capture a few graduation photos to celebrate the occasion, so here they are! 

also, i think every guy should own a great suit and look this dapper every once in a while. 

ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR SESSION: CLAIRE

this girl is a gem. an artistic, life-loving, and gorgeous gem. for her senior session, she wanted to incorporate her art, for which she has an incredible talent and natural eye, and i LOVE the results. while we were shivering and watching the storm clouds roll in (we've had the weirdest weather lately!), claire couldn't contain her bubbly laugh and simple appreciation for life, even the threatening (but beautiful) clouds that tried to dampen our shoot. 

claire, you have a truly beautiful spirit, and i admire your love for the simple and beautiful things in life. i am SO excited for the adventures that await you at Calvin, and i know you are going to thrive there. you were created with a beautiful and unique purpose, and i know that as you pursue your passions and gifts, the Lord will direct you in the journey ahead! 

archives: erin // palos verdes peninsula senior session

besides yielding some of my favorite images of all time, this senior session blessed us in countless ways. erin was not only a dream-come-true client, but also become our wedding coordinator and created the most magical day of our lives for us. we are eternally grateful to her, and i will be singing her praises for the rest of my life! if you ever need an event planner/designer/coordinator, this is the girl to connect with. she's ridiculously good. 

if you're graduating this spring and are ready for your senior photos, let's connect! find more information here, or shoot me an e-mail: debbie.gilley1@gmail.com - i look forward to hearing from you! =)