Coming of Age | Tampa Event Photographer | Kristine Freed Photography

Sweet 16 is an important day when a special girl celebrates her coming of age

~ unknown

 

Maureen contacted me to photographer her daughter, Victoria’s Sweet Sixteen party.  I was so excited to do this- it’s such a special time in their lives and is so fun to experience from the outside and capture sweet memories for them.

Victoria getting ready. It was neat watching her pay close attention to all the little details.

 

The party was a masquerade ball- mom & dad helped Victoria get her mask on. Check out her beautiful dress and matching mask!

 

Remember I mentioned details? Love how Victoria paired her dress with a fun pair of matching sneakers!

 

Victoria with her loving family who partied the night away with her!

 

Each guest that came received one of their one masks for the masquerade.

 

 

Victoria is a very talented artist. This is a drawing that she did herself, then they had it mounted to have all of the guests sign as they came in. How cool that she will have this personal reminder of her special day forever!

 

At the beginning of the party, dad switched her shoes from her sneakers to high heels to signify her turning into a young lady.

 

Then they had a dance together- so sweet!

 

A party is not a party without a DJ and lots of dancing!

 

Eyeing all of the candles that she’ll need to blow out…

 

My absolute favorite of the night- blowing out her candles, proud mom & dad  and guests in the background.

 

Thank you, Maureen for inviting me to capture such a special day for your daughter.  Victoria- a very Happy 16th Birthday to you!  I’m glad I could celebrate with you!

 

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