I take many portraits  I always ask why are you having your portrait taken today?  I hear all kinds of reasons, but this one really made me smile….

The answer was “Because it’s my birthday”!  In 25 years of photographing people this is a first for me.  It got me to  think how nice to have your portrait taken on your birthday.  It’s a present to yourself.

Virginia is a very traditional person, and only wanted a plain gray background.  I convinced her to try a few other backgrounds with a little life to them…..and this was her favourite.

cheers to Virginia on her Birthday!!!