She is young, beautiful and smart.  A special combination for a girl who is entering her first year of high school.  Her mom, who also happens to be a good friend of mine, asked me to photograph Alexsandra to capture the memories of her youth and innocence before she rapidly grows up and becomes the wonderful woman we both know she will be.  I  happily obliged and Alexsandra and I spent the afternoon at the arboretum just hanging out like a couple of girls do, talking and laughing.  When dusk was upon us, and we squeezed the last rays from the summer sun, we headed downtown to end the night with what else, ice cream!

Alex, thanks for spending that summer evening with me.  I look forward to watching you grown into the amazing woman I know you will be!