Chic Magazine Cover Contest

I'm so excited to have one of my images in the running for the cover of Chic Magazine! The next theme for the cover is Color, and when I ran across this image of Erica that I captured earlier this year, I couldn't think of a more perfect image to submit! The cherry blossoms in full bloom made a beautiful pink backdrop for her handmade flower crown.

Hopefully, this image of Erica will end up on the cover of Chic...we won't find out which image wins until January 2015!

 
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Kaisha - Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden Portrait Photography

So I basically love this girl. One of the best parts about my job, is when photo shoots turn into friendships. Not only is Kaisha absolutely beautiful, but she's adorable and fun, sweet and kind, and off her rocker funny. She's the type of girl you could spend every afternoon with, laughing until you cry, and just plain enjoying life with. We met by chance, hit it off immediately, became fast friends, and have been nearly inseparable ever since. It was like discovering a best friend I didn't know I had. A friendship I am truly grateful to now have.

Here are some photos from our session a couple weeks ago at the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. 

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Fun fact about Kaisha: She's a photographer too!! Go check out her lifestyle photography at klisbethphotography.squarespace.com