Oh So Molly

 

My buddy here in my studio building is an accountant and his name is Steve.  One day recently I walked in and interpreted him, as I have a want to do, and for the first time, noticed an 8X10 framed portrait of this cute little 18 year old girl hanging on his wall.  It was Steve's daughter, Molly. Steve had talked about her on occasion but I didn't realize she was so cute.  Well, I jumped on the opportunity to appeal to his fatherly pride and asked if she would want to come in someday and bemuse me for a while.(that's not dirty, is it?)  I had motive in that she would fit nicely into a project that I have been working on and I just love shooting beautiful faces.

Molly was a joy, part ham, part actress, she had no problem settling in to the groove of posing.  We shot many many frames that day but this one got to the father in me. When I sent Steve a copy by eMail, I reminded him that as a parent nothing makes us happier than seeing our children laugh.  Sure the toddler giggle is all but gone but the delight and joy in their expression is priceless.

This picture makes me happy.  It makes me smile.  I feel lighter just looking at it.

Thanks Molly.