Yesterday was a BIG day, and honestly, I am still smiling about it.

My amazing niece Aaliyah went to prom, and she absolutely shined. All smiles, all sunshine, laughing with her friend Chloe and soaking in every second of it.

Group gathering outdoors under blooming spring trees.
Three people smiling together outdoors with spring flowers.
Family portrait under blooming cherry trees with person in blue dress holding flowers.
A group of people gather outdoors in a park for a casual photo together on a spring day.
Three people having a conversation together in a park on a sunny day.
Three people smiling together outdoors on a sunny day with trees in the background.

This night felt extra special after everything she has pushed through over the past few months. Watching her step into this moment with so much strength, joy, and that unstoppable spirit was something I will never forget.

I knew I had to be the one to take her prom photos. I wanted her to have images that show the world exactly who she is: strong, beautiful, and full of life.

Person wearing glasses and blue dress holds out vibrant red and blue bouquet while smiling outdoors in a park setting.
Someone wearing glasses and a blue dress sits on a swing outdoors while wearing a decorative crown and smiling warmly.
Two people wearing glasses embrace and smile outdoors, one in blue dress and one in dark top on sunny day.

These photos are not just about a night out. They are a celebration of how far she has come and everything that is waiting ahead.

Aaliyah, you are pure magic.

And the world better be ready, because you are just getting started.

A silver charm bracelet with blue crystal flower dangles against a royal blue background.
Elegant blue tiered dress with silver sandals and colorful floral bouquet on a sunny garden path.
A cheerful figure in a royal blue layered dress with glasses sits on stone steps outdoors wearing silver sandals.
Someone wearing glasses and a bright blue dress sits smiling on a park swing on a sunny day.
A happy person wearing glasses and a bright blue shirt enjoys swinging at a playground on a sunny day.
Two people in formal dresses with bouquets pose together at an outdoor event, one in royal blue and one in black.
Two friends at a formal event holding colorful bouquets of flowers, one in blue and one in black, both wearing tiaras.
Two elegantly dressed people sit together on a red wooden bench in a garden setting, wearing blue and black dresses.
Two people in formal dresses lean against a car holding flower bouquets at a special event.
Two people share an emotional moment outdoors, embracing while one wipes tears in bright sunlight.
Two women in formal dresses, one in royal blue and one in black with a slit, walking together while holding hands.
Two women in formal dresses walking hand in hand, one in royal blue and one in black, with flowers and a car in background.
Two joyful prom attendees walk together, one wearing a ruffled blue dress and one in a black formal dress holding flowers, outdoors.
Two prom friends in black and blue dresses smile while holding colorful bouquets next to a car.