September 10, 2008

Aunt Mae

This is my aunt...she just had a birthday and turned the amazingly young age of 83. That's right 83 and what better way to celebrate than to document how much fun you still are. It's hard to explain to people how full of life she is, so I opted to show with pictures instead.

This was one of my favorites, although this does not truly show her funny personality. She described this photo as showing the more "pleasant" and calm side of her....ha.ha.



She is mostly smiles...she is mostly laughs...my Aunt Mae is mostly F-U-N! It must run in the family. You put her and my Mom together and you have "double the trouble" and "double the fun"...



She also likes to act a little silly once in a while. I am so glad I was quick enough to snap this shot.



I fell in love with this old tree that had up rooted along the sand dunes.



I always love shooting around the cattails...



Yes, the sky was this BLUE, but only because a rain storm was on the way. Luckily, the rain held out until the end and the brewing storm gave me a beautiful dark blue background to shoot with. I love the contrast with Aunt Mae's beautiful pink blouse.




I did talk her into one quick outfit change to finish up the shoot...although at this point it was getting really dark and the storm was quickly approaching. It did start to sprinkle rain on us, but I was able to get a few last shots.



Most of the shoot Aunt Mae and I both were laughing and cutting up. We had such a blast and at one point she had an audience of people looking on. I think they enjoyed watching her and could clearly tell she was having fun. I think for 83 years old she is living her life in a happy active way that inspires so many of us that know her. She is so full of energy and so full of joy...she is so full of life~


Have a blessed day~cass

15 comments:

kymberli q. said...

I don't even know Aunt Mae, but I love her! She looks like a firecracker! I love the silly shot and I love the ones in her blue shirt! She is a beautiful lady! Love that you did this. I'm thinking about photographing my parents this weekend.

OHANA PHOTOGRAPHERS said...

she is just too cute for words!!!!! love how much energy she has!! you captured her perfectly!! god bless her!

Unknown said...

get out of here!!!!! 83 years young;-) you have got to love it. these are beautifully done. fotogs are tack sharp. i can feel the ocean wind blowing thru my hair;-} thax aunt mae God bless you! {A MOMENT IN TIME}

Dennis Bullock said...

That is great! Looks like you guys have a good time.

Anonymous said...

Hey Girl, what are you doing with my Mom. Ha! Ha! The pictures are great. You are really a gifted photographer. Mom is being her wild self as usual. The pictures really make me homesick for the ocean.

Anonymous said...

You go girl. In Ohio and was able to get to your link. The pictures are priceless. Thanks a million. Made me a little bit home sick. I think I like the one when she gets her feet wet.

Anonymous said...

Angel, Fantastic job, THAT'S MY SISTER, priceless. I really miss times like this, but will never forget the night we celebrated her birthday at the Roadhouse Restaurant. Thanks & Thank You Mae for always being there for me & mine!!!!! God Bless

Anonymous said...

My grandma and me!

Thanks Cass for the pictures, me and grandma are looking them over...nicely done girl.

Thanks everyone for the comments. God bless!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE the last ones in the blue shirt. She looks like she is having so much fun!!

:)
Gina Leigh

Anna Johnson said...

These are GREAT! She is so cute!

Anonymous said...

Cassandra: Love the pictures of your Aunt Mae! You know that all of your family seem like mine too!
What a treasure to have as many of them as you do.....Love and prayers, Wynelle

YOU CAN CALL ME..."MIKO" said...

83 YEARS OLD?????
AUNT MAE...you are simply AMAZING!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE all the pics of her...she is snazzy! :) I always enjoy being around Aunt Mae and can't wait to see her again!!! Cass...you did a WONDERFUL job and Aunt Mae is America's Next Top Model!!!..Watch Out Tyra!!!

Rachel Brooke said...

haha! She seems fabulous and full of life! I think you did a great job bringing out her personality on this shoot!

Anonymous said...

What a cutie! Looks like a very fun session with her!

Anonymous said...

That's awesome! Miss Mae is so spunky! Thanks for sharing! ~misha