Dawn is a Doctor !

One of the many blessings of meeting Darren has been getting to know his friends over the years.  Dawn is one of those people.  Darren and Dawn worked together when Darren and I first started dating.  Darren has such respect for Dawn and I remember being so nervous to meet her for the first time and I just hoped she would like me!   She is ridiculously intelligent and has a wicked sense of humour to name just a couple of her fabulous traits.  She is one of those people who always has something so interesting to say and share.  Plus I found out she is just as obsessed with Cath Kidston as I am, so I knew we would get along right then 😉

Dawn has recently graduated with her PhD in Human Development and Applied Psychology and as a form of celebration we took these images to document this incredible achievement.

Like a LOT of people that I photograph, Dawn does not like having her photo taken.  I am so glad that she put her trust in me and let me capture these special images.

Upon viewing her photos, Dawn wrote me the sweetest and most touching email.  I ask her permission to share some of her beautiful words:

“I cried.  They are so beautiful.  Oh Kim – I never dreamed that I could have not one, but many photos where I think I look beautiful. You have given the greatest gift.  I can’t believe you did this. I am really at a loss for words.  I won’t be ever able to thank you enough.  You are truly a brilliant photographer.  You are so gifted.”

This is why I love what I do.

We had to take a few with her ADORABLE pup, Barney.  How cute is he ?!