Black and White Session for Lanni Family

Some of the children we've had the pleasure of photographing over the past 36 years possess features so remarkably outstanding that they leave an indelible mark on our memories. Asher is undoubtedly one of those children. Even now, we recall his large, dark, sweet eyes and his delightful disposition. From his early days as an infant to his 9-year-old session, which was a model call for one of the art installations we did for VCU Health Systems, every moment with him has been incredible. One particular pose from that session, where Asher leaned on his hand with a warm, soft, gentle gaze, remains permanently etched in our minds.

When Asher walked into the studio for his latest session, towering over his mom Susan at the age of 14, we couldn't help but be reminded of that sweet, big-eyed boy from years ago. His infectious smile and endearing features have remained unchanged. We're certain that as he continues to grow, he'll retain all these wonderful qualities.

To update his visual history with us, we began with a portrait to showcase his teenage appearance. Maintaining the same lighting as in his previous sessions, we crafted poses that reflected his current age and stage in life. We even revisited some poses from earlier sessions to provide a compelling comparison between then and now. Following this, we captured Asher's diverse interests, including soccer, football, taekwondo, and basketball. It's evident that he's not only a busy young man but also excels in each of his favorite sports.

When Susan shared that taekwondo is an activity they both enjoy, we were thrilled. Her input was invaluable in helping Asher select the best moves for us to capture.

All in all, it was another flawless session for Asher and his family. We eagerly anticipate photographing his high school senior session, confident that his enduring charm will shine through just as brightly.