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August 7, 2014

Bethany | Delaplane, Virginia Senior Portrait Photographer

It’s so funny getting to know the younger generation who are on their way to graduating high school. So many flash backs to that time … and hard to believe that it was a little over 7 years ago since I walked across that very stage. Grateful where live has taken me and I’m positive this girl has a BRIGHT future ahead!!! She is a very active cheerleader, smart … and gorgeous! This is an exciting time of her life where she is in the stage of determining where her very path in life will take her. As she looks for the perfect college, she’s wanting to be a future nurse. Of course though, I told her JMU alllllll of the way!!! 🙂 GO DUKES!

Thank you Bethany for a wonderful session! You are a beautiful young adult and I wish you nothing but the best in your last year of high school! 🙂 Enjoy some of my favorites!

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Thanks for a great time!!! Looking forward to hearing where you go to college! 🙂 Best of luck!!!

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