Boulder Bound! Senior+Family Portraits in Marvin

I’ve been fortunate enough to photograph this awesome family many times over the last 10 years. For at least the last two years, Michael has been eyeing the University of Colorado at Boulder. I remember talking about it during his junior year and then again last fall when we photographed the Senior+Family Portraits below. He even wore a Colorado sweatshirt in some of his senior photos to make sure the universe knew his position. His manifestation worked!! Michael will be attending CU Boulder in the fall where he is majoring in Environmental Design and Sustainability. He was awarded the Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship

Mom Katherine says, “Michael visited Boulder last summer and feel in love. We visited again in March for Admitted Students Day and he just lit up on campus. As much as I hate him being so far away, I am so proud of him for chasing his dreams.” That my friend is a feeling which with I can fully relate. It’s so hard to see our kids leave the nest, but knowing that they are confident in their choices makes it so much easier. Plus, it’s fun to go visit 😉

Michael – I’m so proud of you for making your dream of attending Boulder a reality. But you and I both knew you were going there! There was no question in my mind. You’ve been a standout student, amazing son, awesome big brother, loving grandson and so much more for as long as I’ve known you. I know that your entire family is beyond proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to follow your adventures in Boulder. I hope those adventures include lots of fishing and hiking.

Michael graduates from Providence High School on June 14, 2023. Enjoy viewing a few of my favorites from his Senior+Family Session.

Senior Portraits at Marvin Efird Park

Senior portraits at Marvin Efird Park during golden hour
Senior portrait in a forest with rim light
Graduating senior son photographed with mom and dad
Senior portrait of a guy leaning on a tree beside a lake
Senior portraits near the lake at Marvin Efird Park in Waxhaw, NC
Senior guy walking through a forest with golden hour light streaming through the trees
Senior portraits in the wheat fields south of Charlotte, NC
Senior portraits with golden light streaming in through the forest
Photo of a high school senior guy wearing his University of Colorado sweatshirt
family celebrating college acceptance to Colorado

Here are a few more family pictures plus his gorgeous younger sister. She’ll be a senior before we blink!

Portraits of a teen girl at Marvin Efird Park
Black and white candid of a high school senior and his sister
Family pictures at Marvin Efird Park near Charlotte, NC
High school senior+family portrait at lake in Marvin Efird Park

Thank you Williams family for always bringing your A game and for always asking me to photograph it. Go Buffs!

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Charlotte NC Professional Photographer Abbe McCracken

meet Abbe

Welcome to my blog! I’m a child and family photographer based in Charlotte NC.

 

Parents always ask, “what if my kid doesn’t listen?” My answer: that’s actually perfect. Don’t tell your children I said so, but personalities shine when listening ears fail. I welcome the silly. I want the giggles. I watch for honest smiles, real connections and stolen family moments.

 

This applies to your big kids and high school seniors too. Wink, Wink.

honest smiles

real connections

candid moments

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