…no more teachers’ dirty looks.” actually, it’s doubtful that elizabeth has ever received a dirty look from a teacher. and if things go as planned, there are still plenty of pencils and books in her future. so the phrase may not apply. but high school graduation is still a huge milestone. and, knowing elizabeth, we can’t help but get excited about the huge splash she’s gonna make once she gets going out there on her own.

of course, a bunch of amazing people have her back. you may remember her big, happy, zany family from the fil-am debutantes’ ball (next-to-last photo). ten strong, and growing all the time — all of them brilliant and incredibly accomplished. we’ve had an absolute blast getting to know them all better — and sampling the fine cuisine of their family table. (big shout out to “mom” and “lola” for an unbeatable post-shoot dinner! mmm!)

congratulations elizabeth! even if looks were all you had goin’ for ya, you’d do great. but with your sweet spirit — and sweeeet skills — well, let’s just say, “girl, you got it goin’ on!” can’t wait to get together with you and your family again soon!