i’ve known and loved this little girl since the day she was born. now age 12. well…12 and 3/4 if you ask her. D is the daughter of one of my oldest friends and she reminds me so much of me when i was this age. on the brink of experiencing so many things, i wish i could tell her to hang onto 12 a little bit longer. the perfect little space between childhood dreams and teenage woes: not a bill to pay, no one has broken your heart yet and you feel like you’re capable of just about anything.
the innocent part of life cant last forever and with that, i so look forward to finding out what this little spitfire will become. because when it all comes around, little dreams are meant to be broken so that bigger ones take their place and hearts are crushed so you notice the other possibility around the corner. who doesn’t want to experience that? innocent forever or not, i hope she never ever forgets that she truly is capable of ANYTHING.
if you need to catch up on the last few weeks, here are the links! and dont forget to follow the link to Breeze Floyd | CT to start your tour of the other “innocence” images!
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JessicaN - What a beautiful girl. Just gorgeous. Love the tones. Great shot.
kelsey {las vegas maternity photograhper} - she is beautiful!
Breeze - This is gorgeous!
Shauna - Crazy wonderful… love.
Julie Cruz (Lot116) - She is gorgeous
Great shot! 
Danielle Vander Leun - Insanely beautiful. Her. The shot. Even the pavement is perfect. I love week 7. <3
Gina Oh | Gina Maxine Photography - freaking gorgeous… love that you chose an older girl, it took this week’s theme to another level…
kara jo {Memphis, TN Photographer} - This is so sweet! She is truly beautiful and you right about the stage of innocence and becoming a great woman.
aubry - i love this whole post, what a fabulous job!
Jasmine - This is absolutely gorgeous. Every single bit of it!
Danny - Well the eyes have it! Amazing!
Melanie Pitcher - so beautiful in every way! Love the processing!
Amy Lucy - This is absolutely stunning. Beautiful image of a gorgeous girl. Love your words, too, Shannon.
Sara T - Stunning. Love the perspective. What a beautiful girl! As a mother of girls, I so get the innocence of the pre-coming-of-age. Of course, I adore your pp
Rebecca Mitchell {Big Bear Lake Photographer} - beautiful and so true!
Stephanie Moore - This is perfect Shannon and your pping is gorgeous. love this shot and angle!
wendy - Really? Only 12? She is beautiful. I agree. Staying young and innocence sometimes beats being a grown-up. Loved hanging out with you last weekend.
Jolie - Gorgeous lady!
fifty-two on fridays: week 8 | temecula family photographer » JACKANDRUBYstudios - [...] don’t forget to make your circle around to my talented friends, starting with my dear friend, Breeze Floyd | CT. if you missed last week’s “Innocence” theme, click here. [...]
Jules - love everything about this! gorgeous processing … beautiful girl!
Gretchen - Oh so striking! She is a beauty! I’m in love with this perspective, she feels so peaceful!
Val - I just love reading your posts! LOVE the way you write and even more so now that I have met you and loved your personality. This photo is precious. She’s beautiful and her eyes are super expressive. Totally agree with what your said, 12 is just a great age!
Jobrina Hofleit - This is a crazy beautiful image Shannon! She is gorgeous and it looks like she’s floating from your perspective! LOVE!