From The Archives: Lathan
Merry Christmas To Me
One thing I can be completely guilty of is getting only ONE image out of a shoot of my kids and forgetting to go back and process the rest. I don't prioritize it because my client is ME. LOL. But when Christmas comes around, I make a point to try and do this as a gift to myself.
I absolutely LOVE these portraits of Lathan! I can hear him laughing in his portraits and it brings me joy. I feel honored to be his mom.
These images were taken May 2022. I wanted to wait and capture a formal portrait of him when he turned 15, but at 13, his "baby look" was leaving him - seemingly at the speed of light. I decided to capture him then, before his face changed out of his adolescent stage too much. I'm so glad I did!! He has always had a more "mature" face and features, so even as a child, I knew that meant photographing him heavily in his youth so people would even believe what he looked like as a boy.
This shoot eventually led to a portrait painting I did of him. That painting is now in my studio, and we both love it. He would rather the painting be at our home, but I only made one, and I love to share it with my clients. I imagine he will have it in his home one day and his children and grandchildren (Godwilling) will also enjoy it and be proud of their dad/grandad and who he was at 13 years old.
Lathan, your smile and expressions create a warmth in me I don't think you'll ever understand until you have a child of your own. You are a light for so many, and you inspire others. Your talent and humor amazes me. I always pray you will accomplish all of your dreams. I'm here for you and so proud of who you are!
Love, Mom
