Senior Prom

Lauren and Spencer went to Prom last weekend. The one-and-only prom for each senior.

She wore a beautiful blue and fushia sequinned dress. As soon as she tried it on, she beamed as she twirled around the room.  She was looking forward to this day. 

He wore a handsome black tuxedo with shiny patent leather shoes.  We went to the tux shop to rematch his tie and vest to her dress. He liked this combination much better ... their outfits now matched.

Spencer and Lauren

We took pre-prom pictures at the Japanese Tea Garden.  Spencer's Dad gave him a hand with his jacket and carried cold water for us on this toasty, early-summer afternoon.

She smiles while he carefully removes the corsage.

Grins from the base of the largest arched bridge in the park.

Silly face

A funny moment

They both stopped and looked up as geese squawked and flew overhead. A red Japanese maple leaf created a red glow at the top of the frame. Also, the sun was behind them so it created a dreamlike image.

In this image, they were just chatting and being themselves. I was trapped behind a tree ... the leaves were in front of me which created a bit of haze. They didn't think I was photographing so they did "their thing."

I like this shot of Bob taking their picture.  He is "papa-razzi" in action.  We, as parents, want to capture these special moments (for them and for ourselves) as we see them transition into their adult lives.  High school will only be a fond memory in a month from now.

Photos capture a moment.  Memories of how we were ...

... so we remember how we felt.   Enjoy the prom.