Grace Idaho | Southeastern Idaho Photographer | Mikenna Atkinson Photography
Introduction: If you know my mom, you’ll know that she LOVES family pictures in white shirts and tan pants. Also, her favorite pictures have been those that have ‘water’ in them. Meaning, a river, a lake, a stream, something that provides a water source. Why? The only reason she’s given is it matches her walls regardless of the rest of the decor. Well, she’s not wrong. But I myself don’t like wearing tan pants, maybe it’s the memory of spilling Tampico orange juice + my French dip Au Jus sauce on them during lunch or maybe it was following that up with a trip into the mud puddle, either way, it imprinted an ‘I hate wearing tan pants’ on my soul. On the other hand, I LOVE white dresses. I love to wear them, I love to dress my girls in them, and I especially love the flowy ones. They are angelic, and just seem to bring joy with them! My mom would be so proud of this session, white dresses, water, and a girl who’s made up her mind!
Do you love white dresses as much as I do? I love big and full white dresses, I love simple yet flowy dresses, let’s face it I just love dresses in general so my heart gets so happy when I get to photograph someone donning one! Miss Emmeline knew what dress she wanted, how the fit should be, and the fine details and searched until they found that perfect one. She picked out two pairs of shoes to compliment, and of course, remembered a matching bracelet and hair wreath. Oh be still my heart, a girl who loves the fine details! I could squeeze these two! In my opinion, all the fine details of an outfit, or even an event make the experience all that much better! Well, this cute face decided to be baptized and of course, baptism photos are a must!
I think the heavens aligned because we had the most beautiful sunlight, it was glowy and soft, it was warm and welcoming it felt so good to start the spring season with such an incredible evening. I think one of my favorite moments came when she was twirling, the light was highlighting her from behind, and the little bugs glow like fireflies around her. Pretty magical if you ask me! This girl has so much personality. She is spunky and kind, she is driven, and loving. She dreams of being a fashion designer and I’ve been told when she has an outfit idea, she and her mom work to make it a reality. I believe a girl with a dream can be such a force for good and determination. Emmy- you looked beautiful. Thank you for your insights, your suggestions, your ‘vision’, and everything about who you are, I’m grateful you and your mama chose me to document such a sweet milestone in your life!
-Mikenna
XOXOXO
