Spring time is a season for Confirmations. According to the Lutheran tradition, young people at the age of 14-15, will be attending Confirmation classes taught by the local priest. The classes culminate to a public profession of faith in the church, and a dinner party with family and friends afterwards.
Yesterday a very sweet young girl, (almost an adult), the daughter of my friend, had her Confirmation. It was a pleasure to be a part of her day ... I was going back the memory lane: Remembering her being a tiny toddler carrying her teddy bear everywhere ... Her 1st day at the school, now with a schoolbag and a proud smile ... Then came the horses and riding, a hobby she still is very fond of.
There very many opportunities for me to practice taking portraits - above one of my dear husband.
The dinner with silverware, and the delicious food made with love, with speeches and plays, was a joyous and happy celebration.
She wore the dress, her mother was wearing in her own Confirmation for a decade+ years ago ... How wonderful it is to wear a vintage dress, from your mom's childhood!
Yes, it was a beautiful day!
Nina
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Photos taken with Nikon D3200, edited in Lightroom and Photoshop.
I have added photo veils Peach Glow and Rosy Glow from the Illumination Collection by Love that Shot with blending mode Soft Light with 20-30 % opacity.
This is a stunningly beautiful post - thank you very much for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I'm Lutheran too and this brought back so many memories of confirmation. A wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteLove the setting, and the black and white, the dress, the details...all just so lovely!
ReplyDeleteSounds like such a wonderful time, Nina. I love that vintage dress and your photos are amazing!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet - love your beautiful portraits. The dress is so special. I remember my confirmation day....a special time. Hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time, Nina! Stunning portraits! :)
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