Gabby & I went to high school together. We were both in JROTC. All of my classmates are turning 30 this year (except me. Long story haha) and I looooove the fact that a few of them have scheduled birthday shoots with me.

Gabby's 30th Birthday ShootHarry Potter Themed 30th birthday shoot at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT.

Gabby had a whole support team with her, including her son, Jacob. I love this photo of the two of them! Gabby's 30th Birthday ShootHarry Potter Themed 30th birthday shoot at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT. Gabby's 30th Birthday ShootHarry Potter Themed 30th birthday shoot at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT.

Gabby is a massive Harry Potter fan! Her sister and mother were cheering her on, reminding her to use the wand for the photos.

"I fell in love with Harry Potter in middle school. I loved the books so much. They were an escape for me and I wished I could go to Hogwarts. Then the movies started coming out and the community behind Harry Potter was the best community I’ve ever been a part of. It was magic. It helped me find me."
-Gabby
Gabby's 30th Birthday ShootHarry Potter Themed 30th birthday shoot at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT.

"I went to one of the premieres in New York and I couldn’t even begin to describe the feeling of euphoria being in the same space with others who loved this series as much as I did and to meet the actors that brought this world to life. I resonate with the stories of these characters and wish life was like it was in the books. I’m still in love with it now even in my 30’s! I can’t wait to visit Hogsmeade at universal one day. Harry Potter is and forever will be a big part of me."
-Gabby

I had envisioned some cool night portraits, and it was so much fun bringing my vision to life. Gabby worked her magic (looking cute) and then I worked some Photoshop magic :)
Gabby's 30th Birthday ShootHarry Potter Themed 30th birthday shoot at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT.

Jacob was hilarious during this part of the shoot, but I'm glad we were able to capture this image. So cool!
Gabby's 30th Birthday ShootHarry Potter Themed 30th birthday shoot at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT.

Gabby, I hope you had an AMAZING birthday! It was so good to see you again after 12 years. Happy 30th!