Sometimes it's undeniable

Newsflash.

I'm human.

So anyone that pretends to tell you in a robotic way that everything is equal and life is always fair... is lying.

I think those that know me well know that I'll break my back for you.

I'm flawed... I make mistakes... I'm not the world's best shooter. I don't claim to be Central Iowa's Most Dominant Photographer... I've got a lot to learn.... even after all these years.

So, what does this all mean?

It means that when a family that includes mom and two precious girls comes to me three years ago wanting to be treated well because they were referred to me by family members after going elsewhere the year before... I didn't have to do something EXTRA to impress them...

I just had to be me.

Evidently that was enough.

A couple family sessions, several other projects, not the least of which includes discussing love of the HAWKEYES with the mom who shares of my affinity of all things black-n-gold... and suddenly the way-too-old looking freshman girl in those family pictures from three years ago... was ready for senior pictures in a blink of an eye.

Second newsflash... THAT girl didn't end up becoming any less beautiful over the last 36 months.

From the moment Denelle batted her insane lashes in my presence, I just thought to myself... "don't screw this up Stewart... and you'll have the easiest session you'll ever have to photograph."

That session happened Monday.

In between that fall day back in 2008 and now... Denelle's mom and I have been planning for this day... both of us knowing it had to be special.

And while I try as hard as anyone to give everyone equal treatment... going overboard for even our smallest sessions... sometimes it's hard not being a little biased.

So when Mama Jayne and Denelle finally walked in Monday morning... I knew something NEW had to be done.

We've photographed over 3,000 seniors in my 18 years in business... but I can unequivocally say that nearly all the spots we used on this day were Denelle originals.

Anything both of the girls have ever told me is positive. You're amazing... You're the best. Take your time... We're in no hurry. Thank you so much for everything you've done for us.

Not gonna lie. It's hard not to want to take that broken back of your own that you've already bent over backwards and destroyed... and somehow try to bend even further for them.

If I've said it once... I've said it a hundred times. Flattery will get you everywhere. :)

So Denelle and Jayne started in Grundy Country... came to Tama... traveled through Marshall County and Story... and back... Six towns... a myriad of outfits... and a TON of heat and humidity... But no matter... the results speak for themselves.

It would be easy to sit here and tell you how much I think the images rock.. and how much I think we nailed it.

I'll let you decide.

Thanks ladies. Your words and deeds mean the world... and they speak volumes.

I'll never forget your day. I hope you won't either.