"I love that my daughter is everything I'd ever dreamt she'd be. She's one of the sweetest and most loving people I know. She's not afraid to get dirty and is just as comfortable dressing up. She's super smart, very creative, and has a heart of gold."

-Daddy

Ages 8-12 can be a tough, transitional time. Kids are caught between childhood and adolescence, navigating a mix of emotions, changes, and challenges. Their bodies are transforming, friendships are shifting, and they’re starting to see the world—and themselves—in new ways.

As Daniel Siegel, MD, author of Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain explains, "Adolescence is a time of great boundary pushing, which can lead to conflict and challenges, but this push can also spark remarkable growth. It’s a time of immense potential, creativity, and the birth of new ways of thinking."

For Brenna, her tween years brought even more than the usual struggles of adolescence. Her family faced a season of hardship—one that could rattle any young girl’s sense of security. But her parents wanted to show Brenna just how deeply they love, admire, and value her, in the midst of it all.

Young & Free Project

The main goal is to make preteens look and feel beautiful and be confident in who they are. Brenna's parents did just that. Through this project, they helped to show Brenna how amazing they think she is.

I want to capture the personality of these tweens and record the last stage of their childhood before they become young ladies. I want them to realize their true beauty so that they are confident in themselves before they hit junior high. Imagine the impact a single beautiful image can do for your tween's self-image.

There is so much power in our words. What we say to each other can build each other up or tear each other down. In a world full of so much "stuff" I believe we really need to encourage our preteens and teens. Do you remember the last compliment someone gave you? How did that one statement make you feel? Imagine if you got to watch a video where person after person complimented you and told you how amazing you are. Wouldn't that make you see yourself in a positive way?

She can change the world. And you want her to know it. You want her to face the world strong and confident. You want her to know that her true beauty is all about who she is on the inside. You want her to know that she was fearfully and wonderfully made. You want her to know that she does not have to fit into a mold.

And when she turns 10, or 11, 12, or 16 you want her to know... Who am I? I am confident. I am strong. I am beautiful inside and out.