Sophie : A Class of 2023 East Village Des Moines + Waterworks Session

When her mom first contacted me to photograph “Sophia”, I was pretty sure I knew who I was communicating with, but I knew her as “Sophie”. In email communications, I referred to her as “Sophia” to reflect Krystal’s choice, but in my mind, I was still thinking “Sophie”, the bubbly 6th grade flute player with a grin from ear to ear. Sure enough, my mind was not playing tricks! Sophie has maintained her participation in the music department throughout her high school career, band & choir, show choir & marching band, loving the far away competitions and the Spring Break choir trip to Disney World. We are saving the musical side of her session for the fall when the auditorium is available, but for now, here are her some of her favorites from our time together in East Village, Cowles Commons and near the Papajohn Sculpture Park:

I love Sophie’s quirks: her love of reading, her respect & admiration of the hard work her Mom has put in to provide for her always, her ability to crochet (this is becoming a thing for this year’s #ckseniors!), & how much she loves her friends & family. This seasons group of #ckseniors, has a strong presence of students who want to go into the field of education or work with kids in some way, who love Art, the performing arts and nature. I’m here for it!

We headed over to Waterworks and I wanted to photograph this commonly-used space in a different way than I have before. And having photographed here for over a decade, that’s a challenge! But we did it with Sophie’s hammock, and a HUGE box of books (tip: always bring MORE props than you think you need and it’ll probably be just the right amount!).

Sophie & Krystal-Thank you so much for trusting me with your senior photos! I had a great time roaming downtown/East Village with you both and can’t wait for the magic we’ll create in the auditorium this fall. Have a wonderful summer investing in the Littles entrusted to your care-bless you for all your patience!

See you in the fall!!

Carrie

PS You can view Sophie’s favorites HERE.