The hillsides and fields in San Luis Obispo are filled with wild flowers right now and make the most beautiful backdrop for portrait sessions. This sweet girl is about to finish her 8th grade year and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to do an 8th grade session with her in the wild flowers. It's such a big transition, for both her and her parents (Hello, almost high schooler!) so it's the perfect excuse for her own little portrait session.


Gianna has a big heart and is just simply one of the kindest people you will ever meet. Her giggles are the best and she has the most beautiful smile. Her sweet personality just shines through. You can't help but smile when you're around her. I was gushing over her. Mom was gushing over her (and quite possibly feeling all the feels at how grown up her baby is looking). I was so excited for this session. I was cheering, squealing, and jumping up and down. Did I mention I'm a great hype woman? It was a lot of fun!


There's something pretty special about capturing the milestone moments of your child's life. The photos serve as markers for these big life transitions, but more importantly it freezes this moment. Sometimes it feels like you blink and then your kiddos aren't so small anymore. But now mom and dad will always have these photos and this moment of their sweet girl.

8th grade girl in pink shirt and jeans sitting in a field of wild flowers for session by Felisha Connolly
8th grade girl standing in field of wild flowers during golden hour photo session
Teen sitting in field of wild flowers during photo session by Felisha Connolly photography
Teen in pink shirt standing in wild flowers during 8th grade photo session by Felisha Connolly photography
8th grader in field of wild flowers during 8th grade mini session in San Luis Obispo by Felisha Connolly
teen girl in jean jacket during wild flower photo session in San Luis Obispo
Teen in jean jacket for 8th grade photo session in field of wild flowers by Felisha Connolly photography
8th grade girl in field of wild flowers wearing a denim jacket during photo session in San Luis Obispo
teen photo session in San Luis Obispo by Felisha Connolly photography in field of wild flowers
8th grade girl wearing denim jacket in field of wild flowers in San Luis Obispo during golden hour photo session
teen girl in denim jacket on dirt road in San Luis Obispo photo session by Felisha Connolly photography