I've known Rose for quite sometime. We grew up only blocks away from each other. Both our families were home-schooled so we'd have gym or science class together, go on field trips, etc..

I found this keeper the other day. Rose is 3rd in from the bottom left, and then there's me; 2 in from the top right. Gotta love that sweater, right?

Anyways! I cannot believe that she is already in her senior year! I was so excited when she asked me to take her senior pictures. We started the shoot off on a dirt road near her home.

Next, we went to one of Minnesota's beautiful lakes!

Right alongside the lake there was a nearby field with tall grass. It was the perfect place to finish.

The light was so perfect, and did I mention she brought along a beautiful scarf too? Yes, I have a slight obsession with scarves!

Actually, I did a 10 week program with my school [AFLBS] called, Summer Teams. I was sent out on the North Barnabas team sponsored by the Home Missions department of the AFLC. Our purpose; traveling around to different churches doing Vacation Bible School and a few teen camps. It's been a whirlwind summer to say the least. Our travels brought us to Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Maryland, Minnesota, and North Dakota.

Although this wasn't something I was eager to do I really felt that God wanted me to put my camera down for a summer and serve Him in the capacity of summer teams. Yes, I had to turn down a few weddings and other jobs but it was SO worth it. I met so many wonderful people and it was powerful watching God work in their lives.

Now that I'm back I feel rejuvenated, inspired, and ready to go!