2017 Lowcountry Parent models
- Updated
Looking back on a year of covers, we love the smiles and sweet faces of each cover model. Registration is open through Feb. 28 for the 2018 Lowcountry Parent Models Program. Sign up here.
On a warm February day, Marisa Rodriguez, Faisal Al Gadban, and Isabella Rainey geared up for a hike at the Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Ravenel. The trio, all 9 years old, served as cover models for the magazine's Summer Day Camp issue.
- Grace Beahm Alford
Barrett White played the role of a basketball star for our sports-themed April cover, during a photo shoot at Porter-Gaud School. A basketball novice, Barrett quickly learned to dribble with guidance from his dad, Brad White. Though Barrett was new to the court, the 6-year-old enjoys karate and soccer and is trying his hand at baseball soon.
- Michael Prozanto
Like many kids, Sam Cowan, 4, is a fan of fire trucks. His face lit up with delight when he climbed behind the wheel of the engine at Charleston Fire Department Station 8, and with awe as he watched a firefighter skillfully back the engine through the historic station's arched entryway.
- Wade
Sam Cowan's greatest joy during our June cover shoot came from helping firefighter Peyton Ellis sweep the sidewalk in front of the 107-year-old station. Sam found a fast friend in Ellis and even wanted to bring him ice cream once the photo shoot wrapped.
- Wade Spees
Our July cover models, Lyla Hinkle-Griffey and Savannah Lux Ray, spent a morning at the pool for our Summer Fun issue. The girls frolicked in fountains, perched on a flamingo float, and jumped into the water at a scenic swimming pool in West Ashley's Carolina Bay community.
- Wade Spees
In a foodie city like Charleston, there are many tantalizing flavors to share with kids. Our cover models Reese and Alex Wingo took a bite out of this mouth-watering barbecue smorgasbord and sides from Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ in downtown Charleston.
- Michael Prozanto
On a warm September afternoon, Reese, 11, and Alex Wingo, 4, sat down outside Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ in downtown Charleston for a table piled high with succulent ribs, piping hot baked queso dip and creamy mac and cheese. The Porter-Gaud and O'Quinn students tucked into tater tots seasoned with salt and rosemary and artfully seasoned chicken wings.
- Michael Prozanto
Reese, Amy and Alex Wingo.
The food issue cover was a fitting place for the Wingo family. When they sit down to dinner at night, this Mount Pleasant family enjoys tuning into "Doughnut Showdown." At home, Reese loves baking for her whole family using her birthday present, a Kitchen Aid mixer. From taking on the challenges of bread to meringue, Reese doesn't let type one diabetes slow down her passion for cooking.
- Michael Prozanto
The Harrold family loves the holidays and has plenty of traditions to mark them. Mom, Akeya; dad, Brian, and son, Calev, enjoy the Parade of Boats, the Holiday Festival of Lights and singing in Charleston Seventh-Day Adventist Church's Christmas Cantata. Their traditions include making Christmas Eve dinner for Ronald McDonald House, taking part in Christmas Shoe Box Ministry and watching Calev pick the Christmas tree.
- Wade Spees
Mary and Greg Gordon enjoyed a rare treat for our December cover - pristine ice at the North Charleston Coliseum all to themselves. Greg took a few fast spins around the rink, while Mary, 6, preferred to stick close to her father's side. Typically, the Daniel Island family, which also included 4-year-old brother Charlie and mom, Lt. Col. Susan Gordon, enjoys skating at Carolina Ice Place.
- Wade Spees
Mary and Greg Gordon enjoyed a rare treat for our December cover - pristine ice at the North Charleston Coliseum all to themselves. Greg took a few fast spins around the rink, while Mary, 6, preferred to stick close to her father's side. Typically, the Daniel Island family, which also included 4-year-old brother Charlie and mom, Lt. Col. Susan Gordon, enjoys skating at Carolina Ice Place.
- Wade Spees
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- Wade Spees
Zach and Zander Burgess explored the sites of Hampton Park with their mother, Adriane Burgess, close by for our January cover.
- Wade Spees
Our January 2017 cover models, Zach and Zander Burgess, stay active playing soccer, building forts and enjoying the outdoors.
- Wade Spees
- Grace Beahm Alford
On a warm February day, Faisal Al Gadban, and Isabella Rainey geared up for a hike at the Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Ravenel.
- Grace Beahm Alford
On a warm February day, Marisa Rodriguez, Faisal Al Gadban, and Isabella Rainey geared up for a hike at the Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Ravenel. The trio, all 9 years old, served as cover models for the magazine's Summer Day Camp issue.
- Grace Beahm Alford
Marisa Rodriguez, 9, of Ladson, peers into a wooded area during a Lowcountry Parent photo shoot at Caw Caw Interpretive Center in Ravenel. Marisa was one of three cover models for the magazine's 2017 Summer Day Camp issue.
- Grace Beahm Alford
- Michael Prozanto
Barrett White played the role of a basketball star for our sports-themed April cover, during a photo shoot at Porter-Gaud School. A basketball novice, Barrett quickly learned to dribble with guidance from his dad, Brad White. Though Barrett was new to the court, the 6-year-old enjoys karate and soccer and is trying his hand at baseball soon.
- Michael Prozanto
Our mom and daughter cover stars, Jill and Kendall Griffith, helped celebrate the Mom's Choice Award winners at the Charleston Gaillard Center.
Our May 2017 mom and daughter cover stars, Jill and Kendall Griffith, help celebrate the Mom's Choice Award winners last year.
- Wade Spees
- Wade Spees
Sam Cowan, 4, explored Charleston Fire Department Station 8 for our June cover shoot.
- Wade Spees
Cover model Sam Cowan, right, jumped at the chance to help firefighter Peyton Ellis sweep the fire station sidewalk during our photo shoot in April.
- Wade Spees
Like many kids, Sam Cowan, 4, is a fan of fire trucks. His face lit up with delight when he climbed behind the wheel of the engine at Charleston Fire Department Station 8, and with awe as he watched a firefighter skillfully back the engine through the historic station's arched entryway.
- Wade
Sam Cowan's greatest joy during our June cover shoot came from helping firefighter Peyton Ellis sweep the sidewalk in front of the 107-year-old station. Sam found a fast friend in Ellis and even wanted to bring him ice cream once the photo shoot wrapped.
- Wade Spees
Our July cover models, Savannah Ray, left, and Lyla Hinkle-Griffey perched on a flamingo float for our Summer Fun issue.
- Wade Spees
Cover models Lyla Hinkle-Griffey, left, and Savannah Ray enjoy the spray from a swimming pool fountain with their pal "Frances" the flamingo.
- Wade Spees
Our July cover models, Lyla Hinkle-Griffey and Savannah Lux Ray, spent a morning at the pool for our Summer Fun issue. The girls frolicked in fountains, perched on a flamingo float, and jumped into the water at a scenic swimming pool in West Ashley's Carolina Bay community.
- Wade Spees
Lowcountry Parent cover models Lyla Hinkle-Griffey, left, and Savannah Ray make a splash at a pool in West Ashley's Carolina Bay community
- Wade Spees
- Grace Beahm Alford
Lowcountry Parent cover model Preston Lyles visited the Joseph R. Pye Elementary School media center for our August cover shoot.
- Grace Beahm Alford
Lowcountry Parent cover models Brooklynn Knichel and Preston Lyles hit the books at the Joseph R. Pye Elementary School media center for our August cover shoot.
- Grace Beahm Alford
- Grace Beahm Alford
Elliana Dixon modeled with her mom, Stefanee Dixon. Stefanee and husband, Jordan Dixon, were expecting their second child, as son, in November.
- Grace Beahm Alford
Elliana and Stefanee Dixon graced our September issue cover sporting matching floral crowns.
- Grace Beahm Alford
In a foodie city like Charleston, there are many tantalizing flavors to share with kids. Our cover models Reese and Alex Wingo took a bite out of this mouth-watering barbecue smorgasbord and sides from Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ in downtown Charleston.
- Michael Prozanto
On a warm September afternoon, Reese, 11, and Alex Wingo, 4, sat down outside Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ in downtown Charleston for a table piled high with succulent ribs, piping hot baked queso dip and creamy mac and cheese. The Porter-Gaud and O'Quinn students tucked into tater tots seasoned with salt and rosemary and artfully seasoned chicken wings.
- Michael Prozanto
Reese, Amy and Alex Wingo.
The food issue cover was a fitting place for the Wingo family. When they sit down to dinner at night, this Mount Pleasant family enjoys tuning into "Doughnut Showdown." At home, Reese loves baking for her whole family using her birthday present, a Kitchen Aid mixer. From taking on the challenges of bread to meringue, Reese doesn't let type one diabetes slow down her passion for cooking.
- Michael Prozanto
- Wade Spees
The Harrold family of Summerville got an early start on one tradition in September when they visited Toogoodoo Tree Farm in Hollywood. Akeya, Brian and Calev wandered among the trees and took a look at the pines on a warm afternoon.
- Wade Spees
The Harrold family loves the holidays and has plenty of traditions to mark them. Mom, Akeya; dad, Brian, and son, Calev, enjoy the Parade of Boats, the Holiday Festival of Lights and singing in Charleston Seventh-Day Adventist Church's Christmas Cantata. Their traditions include making Christmas Eve dinner for Ronald McDonald House, taking part in Christmas Shoe Box Ministry and watching Calev pick the Christmas tree.
- Wade Spees
- Wade Spees
Mary and Greg Gordon enjoyed a rare treat for our December cover - pristine ice at the North Charleston Coliseum all to themselves. Greg took a few fast spins around the rink, while Mary, 6, preferred to stick close to her father's side. Typically, the Daniel Island family, which also included 4-year-old brother Charlie and mom, Lt. Col. Susan Gordon, enjoys skating at Carolina Ice Place.
- Wade Spees
Last year, the Gordon family too a break from their traditional trek north to New Hampshire and Buffalo for Christmas to instead spend the holiday at home in the Lowcountry.
- Wade Spees
Mary and Greg Gordon enjoyed a rare treat for our December cover - pristine ice at the North Charleston Coliseum all to themselves. Greg took a few fast spins around the rink, while Mary, 6, preferred to stick close to her father's side. Typically, the Daniel Island family, which also included 4-year-old brother Charlie and mom, Lt. Col. Susan Gordon, enjoys skating at Carolina Ice Place.
- Wade Spees
Mary and Greg Gordon enjoyed a rare treat for our December cover - pristine ice at the North Charleston Coliseum all to themselves.
- Wade Spees