Pretty as a Picture

Pretty.

I love how this photo captures Julia's sweet spirit and natural beauty.

It looks more like a painting than a photograph, even though it wasn't a major effort. 

We were meeting some friends at a local park Thursday afternoon. Knowing we'd get there about 15 minutes before the other family, I asked Julia if we could try to shoot her 5th grade homeschool pic.

The minute we finished, Julia slapped her hair back into a low ponytail and ran to the park restroom to slip on an old t-shirt and sneakers. 

I love watching her grow up.

And speaking of photographing my kids, I want to remind you that registration for Nancy's next Manual n More class starts Monday, Sept. 30. I can't recommend the class highly enough.

Linking up at Favorite Photo Friday.