From Elementary School to the Runway — Celebrating Gracie


It’s always a joy to watch someone you’ve known since childhood grow into their own, and getting to photograph Gracie was a full-circle moment for me.

I remember her from my daughter’s elementary school days—bright-eyed, kind-hearted, and full of potential. Fast forward to now: she’s 18, an up-and-coming model, and recently chosen to walk in Greenville Fashion Week! I had the absolute honor of capturing her latest images for her submission, and it came as no surprise when she was selected. She belongs on that runway.

Gracie isn’t just drop-dead gorgeous—though she absolutely is—she’s also incredibly grounded, humble, and beautiful on the inside. Watching her step into her confidence and chase her dreams has been nothing short of inspiring.

Greenville model looking over her shoulder wearing a black top. Greenville SC newborn photographer - Easley SC photographer

Greenville Fashion Week model

Greenville model looking over her shoulder wearing a black top. Greenville SC newborn photographer - Easley SC photographer
Greenville model looking over her shoulder wearing a black top. Greenville SC newborn photographer - Easley SC photographer
Greenville model looking forward wearing a black top. Greenville SC newborn photographer - Easley SC photographer

Greenville Fashion Week model

The Greenville model is looking straight, wearing a black top. Greenville SC newborn photographer - Easley SC photographer
The Greenville model is looking straight, wearing a black top. Greenville SC newborn photographer - Easley SC photographer
The Greenville model is looking straight, wearing a black top. Greenville SC newborn photographer - Easley SC photographer
The Greenville model is looking straight, wearing a black top . Greenville SC newborn photographer - Easley SC photographer
Up-and-coming model photographed in Greenville SC by a local portrait and fashion photographer for Fashion Week submission. Greenville SC
Up-and-coming model photographed in Greenville SC by a local portrait and fashion photographer. Greenville SC photographer
Up-and-coming model photographed in Greenville SC by a local portrait and fashion photographer for Fashion Week submission. Greenville SC
Up-and-coming model photographed in Greenville SC by a local portrait and fashion photographer. Greenville SC photographer, Easley SC photo

I am so proud of the woman she’s becoming and can’t wait to see where this journey takes her. Gracie, you’re a star—and the world is just starting to see it.