Teenage Xavier's uncle, hailing from another state, organized this surprise photoshoot with the goal of creating lasting memories of his first high school prom. Despite his initial reservations, his expressions gradually shifted from uncertainty to genuine smiles as the photoshoot progressed. The familiar backdrop of his home lent authenticity to the captured moments, making the session an impromptu yet cherished part of his pre-prom experience.

Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full-size and un-cropped):

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All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850, using a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 prime lens, all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom.

Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting both digital and film for individuals and brands such as Google, Door Dash, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to hello@jinyc-photo.com!