Sunshine in Her Soul

Sunflowers Gilcrease Orchard Portraits

When it comes to LillyAnn, describing her in “normal” terms isn’t difficult; but it is not quite complete…

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Traditionally speaking, she is gorgeous, happy, smart, fun, & friendly!

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But she is soooo much more…

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I met LillyAnn when she applied to work the front desk at my husband’s chiropractic office.

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When I spoke to her for the first time on the phone, I was so very impressed!

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She was friendly, articulate, happy, and intelligent….EXACTLY the type of person we were seeking~

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Then I saw on her resumé that one of her referrals was a favorite friend of ours, as well as her auntie!

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I immediately called my friend and inquired about her…

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…and received a wonderful report, confirming all we had already surmised about her from my previous encounter & her resumé!

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Her interview for the position can only be described as “catching up with an old friend!”

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Her love for people is instantaneous!

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Her smile is contagious!

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Her laugh transforms her beautiful smile to literal sunshine!

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….and she radiates that sunshine all day long!

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This photo shoot is to celebrate her 21st birthday, occurring in just a few weeks.

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I consider this amazing, radiant, beautiful woman a dear friend, despite our age difference.

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Friendship doesn’t care how old you are,

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~Just how connected you are!

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And I feel an eternal connection to our wonderful LillyAnn!

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Needless to say, LillyAnn got the job! 😉

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*field of sunflowers: compliments of Gilcrease Orchard in Las Vegas!

Sunflowers Gilcrease Orchard Portraits

June 15, 2021

  1. LillyAnn Uata says:

    This photoshoot was the most comfortable I have ever felt while getting pictures taken of me!
    I have never liked pictures being taken of me. I always feel awkward and never know what to do which made me super nervous for this photoshoot. I knew it would be a different experience because Andrea is an amazing photographer, but there was still that fear of not knowing what to do. Right at the start, Andrea reminded me that this would be a fun experience and that she would help me every step of the way. And that is what she did! It was so fun and she helped me to feel natural and beautiful. That friendship she mentioned is real, it showed during our shoot! I’m so glad that this was my experience because it’s changed the way I look at photographers, I’m no longer afraid of them hahahah.
    Bottom line, Andrea is good at what she does! Plus, she’s amazing company. I wouldn’t regret working with her!

    • Andrea MacKay says:

      Oh, I’m happy you no longer fear photographers! Hahaha Mostly, I’m so glad you had as much fun as I did! 💗🙌🏻

  2. Faith says:

    Sooooo sooo beautiful Sister Mackay!! I can’t thank you enough for doing this! And then this beautiful blog! She’ll never forget turning 21 today, thanks to you!! We appreciate and love your family so much!! Mom

  3. Sioana says:

    Wowwww beautiful LillyAnn 😍 These pictures are amazing. Get it girl 🥰 And happy happy happiest birthday 🥳 Love you! ❤️

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