My son began his life at Florida State University as a college student this week (my thoughts on that are here) so I thought it was the perfect time to share his high school senior photo shoot pictures. This was an extremely special photo shoot to me-my very own son’s senior pictures-something we got to share together. We had a great time walking around downtown Orlando, and of course Cody had three outfit changes! Capturing all sides and all aspects of Cody’s personality was important to me. He is sweet but also has a cocky side (some call this sarcastic!) He is smart, insightful, witty and funny. He is opinionated yet easy going. He sees the world globally and understands and practices tolerance. He has a creative side but likes order and processes. He is loyal and loving and honest. He treasures tradition and family. He loves sports, GQ, movies, Xbox, designer clothes, roller coasters, cars, his Honda Ruckus… and right now Mila Kunis and Emma Watson! He is above all the most wonderful son I could have ever asked for and I could not be more proud.

A vehicle is obviously a mode to get us physically where we need to go. But to a teenager it is so much more than that when they finally have their first set of wheels. Cody was very anxious to get his new Volkswagen GTI all cleaned up and ready for pictures. He has a sense of pride and responsibility and unfortunately his car has been at the Volkswagen dealership for the past week and a half waiting on some nationally backordered parts so hopefully this will cheer him up a little. What a great idea for a senior photo shoot!