Mothers And Daughters. What an incredible, delicate bond. I have two daughters, and their mere existence takes my breath away. But man, is there any relationship more riddled with conflict? We are so similar and so different. The mother/daughter relationship has been the crucible for much of my growth since my oldest daughter was born, and continues now that my youngest daughter is three. I adore every ornery-sweet inch of both of them!

A few weeks ago beautiful Dawn and Anika came in for portraits to celebrate a Anika's 16th birthday. We started with makeup and hair by the talented Annalisa, and shot for the next two hours. We played jams on Pandora and had a wonderful morning together. Every mother and daughter should get their portraits done together at one point in their lives.

Week two of the #100portraits100weeks challenge! I was so lucky to visit my darling friend, and compadre in mischievousness in New Orleans! Man, do I love NOLA. What a great city. Friendly people, beautiful weather, art and music coming out of every crack of paving stone and pushing through the bricks. Love me some southern charm! I loved photographing my love and her family.