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D E R E K
This is my handsome 17 yr. old son, Derek. He is a senior this year in High School. Derek has been through some hardships in his life for the last four years, he was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease four years ago. He's doing well now, but last year he missed a lot of school due to his illness. Even with the health issues he has dealt with, he has maintained a 4.0 GPA and will graduate as a Valedictorian of his Senior class with all the honors. We are so very proud of him. He wants to follow in his father's footsteps and pursue a career in computers. He's very good at designing web pages and is a Web Page Designer in his Virtual Enterprise Class at school.

This is one of his senior pictures that I took. Taken outside in natural light, RAW, tripod, added grunge textures to the background and changed to sepia.

Cheryl E. Davis

  
 
 

Danielle Fuller 		 

Love the nostalgic feel this has. Great eye contact as well!


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January 04, 2008

 
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Dominick M. Dimacale's Gallery 		  Lovely portrait and effects here, Cheryl.


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January 04, 2008

 

Autum Rhoades 		  A fantastic success story, Cheryl! That is AWESOME! This is a wonderful image as well. The effects rock and I'm sure he's pleased. Very cool!

By the way, you should be proud. What an accomplished young man.


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January 04, 2008

 

Joy Rector 		  super job


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Joanna Vidad 		  This is stunning, great use of texture blends.


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January 04, 2008

 

Datha Y. Thompson 		  Perfect!!! He is handsome!! Great pose/eyes/light LOVE it Cheryl :0)


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January 04, 2008

 
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Dr Silly's Gallery 		  I liked yesterdays and I like this more. :O)


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January 04, 2008

 

Susan Fox 		  Wonderful Cheryl! Love the old fashioned sepia tones and the textures


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January 04, 2008

 

Jillian Danielson 		  Awesome shot of your son! Great ps work as well!


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Gary Lange 		  Terrific portrait, Cheryl! He's a real story of perserverance.


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January 04, 2008

 

Lynne Morris 		  What a very handsome son you have Cheryl, and one to be so proud of him, great achievements Derek! The portrait is fantastic, beautiful tones and great comp!


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January 04, 2008

 

Kelly A. Gooch 		  This image caught my eye but the story captured my heart, I myself also have a 17 year old son graduating this year and it is tough but for your son to have accomplished what he has makes him a pick above the rest, give him a high five and a big congrats!


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January 04, 2008

 

Amber Kennedy 		  what power in this testimony, and one VERY lovely portrait!


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January 05, 2008

 

Susan M. Campbell 		  I loved the other shot but I like this one even better. It's a little closer up and I like the serious look on his face. Excellent job Cheryl.


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January 05, 2008

 
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Nikki McDonald's Gallery 		  Wonderful shot, Cheryl--great close-up with the same great lighting and treatment as the other. Love the serious look on his face. Congratulations on the Editors Pick.


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January 06, 2008

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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Joannie Bertucci's Gallery 		  Cheryl, I was going to ask how Derek was doing but after reading your comment there is no question that he is doing fine...congratulations Derek!
Handsome is the word alright! Outstanding portrait work Cheryl with a stunning model!


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January 10, 2008

 
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