Visual Hues Photography

Okay! Time to talk about two very special grads. ⁠
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I’ll save the really sappy mom stuff for another post. For now, let’s talk about how much fun this shoot was.⁠
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These two are just so good together. They make each other laugh, genuinely enjoy spending time together, and treat each other with so much kindness and respect. As a mom, it’s pretty amazing to witness. (Wait... am I getting sappy already? Okay, I'll stop. 😆)⁠
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When we were planning their grad photos, Reuben said, "We have to get some photos playing pool." It's something they love doing together—and it might be one of the few things they actually argue about... who's the better player!!! (I think it's Ainsley!) ⁠
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Since we were headed down to the ranch near Longview afterward, we thought the epic would be the perfect place to start the evening off. They've played there a few times, and with a quick phone call, the hotel graciously allowed us to use their incredible space for part of the shoot.⁠
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One of my favourite parts? My dad came along to the bar with us. Three generations hanging out together made the evening even more special! Thanks for coming Dad!⁠
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This session felt completely like Reuben and Ainsley— chilling, laughing, and doing one of the things they genuinely love doing together. ⁠
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(And notice what I did with the pool ball numbers?!?!? I thought of that one about 2 in the morning the night before. Quite proud of myself there)⁠
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And oh my... just wait until you see the photos from the ranch...

9 friends. All graduating today from Western Canada High School.

They decided to have their grad photos right back where it all started — where most of them first met over a decade ago at William Reid School. Some of them I hadn’t seen since I was taller than them… as you can see, things have changed just a little bit!

A couple buddies were added through the years, and I love that they wanted to do a photo session together. The result was a super fun evening of all of them hanging out, looking incredibly handsome and, of course, capturing memories. They played on the yellow spin-ny thing and swung on swings. All the things they did as little 8 year olds.

After WR, we headed over to River Park to give them a different look and one more view of the city that many of them will be leaving come September.

I have so much fun hearing where everyone is headed next and the different plans they have going forward. Such a great group of young men, and I can’t wait to see the paths they carve for themselves in the years ahead.

Moms, you got to give me the updates!!!!

What fun with these six Bowness grads who have known each other for YEARS!! Three of them have actually known each other since preschool and I am so glad they opted for a friends session! ⁠
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We just took these photos a couple of days ago, and I couldn’t wait to get a few edited for them to smile at today. The rain was definitely threatening for a while, but in the end we ended up with an absolutely gorgeous evening and the best light. ⁠
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Today is their grad, and I wanted to make sure to send them a huge CONGRATS!! Hope you're having an amazing celebration!!⁠
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