Quinceneara & High School Senior Session

Saturday's Quinceneara began with a stop at the Nursing Home to see Melissa's Abuelo, who would not me able to attend the festivities.

After a few group frames it was on to Lombardo's in Randolph.

We took a few photos on the grand staircase

and in front of the famous chandelier

We were then moved into a private room for photos with family and the attendants.

Here is Melissa with her Abuela.

Dad, Melissa & Mom

Sister Katie and her 3 month old daughter joined in.

A fun group shot.

The girls

The guys

Practicing for the dance portion of the event.

Here are Melissa, her escort and some of the attendants during the introductions.

The rest of the attendants at the head table.

It was a wonderful party!

Sunday morning I picked Alex up for her outdoor High School Senior photo shoot. After a few initial photos in front of a flowering bush in front of her house, we headed over to Larz Anderson Park

We started our session at the stone wall outside of the Transportation Museum.

and moved to the hill and on to Acorn Rock as Alex has named it because of all of the acorns on and around the rock.

Here's one of the few candid shots I took. Many times I like these ones the best, though in Alex's case I love so many of them. From the hill we moved down to the gazebo

Where she changed into her lovely purple floral dress.

Then it was on to the bench with the flowering bush behind it.

and then to the small bridgeand finally the decorative iron gate.

We then headed around the corner to the bottom of the big hill where the trees and stone seating can be found.

A touch of glamour was given to this one just for fun.

A hint of drama

Among the trees

then back to the stone before heading out.We got dozens of really nice images of this lovely lady. You can see the entire shoot at: http://portraitsbyangela.zenfolio.com/p232796999