Delta Collins, 90, has been everything from a WWII nurse to a teacher, contractor, accountant, businesswoman, and even did some work for the FBI in Russia.

When Sophia hired Sechrestphotos to photography Delta’s birthday party we didn’t realize what an amazing women were were going to meet.

At 90 years old, Delta has been to 102 countries and even shipped 300 gifts this year to friends she has met over the years in those countries including places like Nepal and Kenya.

Delta’s house in Carlsbad is filled with artifacts from her travels and takes her two hours to give a musuem quality tour of her home.

Delta’s gracious personality and life experience were apparent at the start of our shoot.  Over 150 people came to the “The Green Dragon Museum, where Delta’s party was held; as they approached her to say hello and capture a picture with her, we could see the genuine affection, love, and respect.

Delta’s beauty at 90 years old was resplendent.  We provided pictures at the event for her guests to take  away with them as mementos,  

We have printed pictures at events before but never had I seen a clamor to make sure they had their picture taken with Delta and to also take home the proof of their friendship or association.

Thank you for reading,

Ina Sechrest