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Senior Photos in Downtown Wilmington, NC | Hayden Nielsen

September 23, 2020

The fact that Hayden is a senior is WILD to me!!! I met her family a few years ago when her older sister Kate was graduating. We did her photos in the Atlantic Beach area and our friendship was born!!! Since then we’ve done Christmas photos, partnered with their boutique, birthday parties, and hours just hanging out. I’m so thankful to have Jill, Kate, and Hayden in my life!

Hayden is so admirable –– she’s incredibly smart with big dreams, determined and intentional with how she spends her time, and she knows how to run a show. She’s always SO helpful when it comes to helping girls choose outfits and she was a HUGE part in making Mimi’s Boutique as successful as it is!

It was so important to me that her senior photos be a true reflection of her personality and that she had fun because she deserves it! We decided to go downtown and focus on areas with greenery and fun colors. My favorite spots were the little green house that matched her dress perfectly and the parking deck (per usual) with her butterfly shoes and fun poses!

Hayden, I’m so proud of you and can’t believe you’re graduating!!!

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