A few weeks ago, I thought my daughter’s 6th Grade Portraits in two places special to us: one we pass on walks, and the other, our backyard. As I edited the images, I found myself in tears. Every smile and silly face reminded me how quickly she is growing up.

These photos are more than portraits - they are memories frozen in time. A way for her to look back one day and see who she was, and for me to hold on to this beautiful, fleeting season of motherhood.

6th grade is one of the most quietly significant years in your child’s life — a turning point between childhood and adolescence. As a Colorado Springs Photographer and mom, I created these portrait sessions to freeze that moment in time. Here’s why every parent should consider capturing this milestone before it slips away.