Emilly’s Dance Portfolio

I’ve always been fascinated by ballet and other forms of creative dance. The discipline, the training, what people put their bodies through for the purpose of self-expression…it’s just amazing! While visiting Cami’s cousin and her family in Phoenix, Shelley asked if we could photograph a mini session for Emily, who needed images for her portfolio. I don’t know who had more fun, Emily or me?!? Plus of course we HAD to incorporate a few of her brother, sister, and puppy dog! 🙂 Emily is an absolutely beautiful, focused, driven young lady. She wouldn’t settle for anything less than perfection in her pose and form. Well done, Superstar! I can’t wait to see you on the Big Stage someday…

A Four-Generation Christmas

We had a little trouble with weather, illnesses, and schedules…so I thought it might not happen until after Christmas. But suddenly, a sliver of an opening, everyone healthy, and the sun warm and shinning…the perfect opportunity to squeeze in a Four-Generation Christmas Shoot for one of our all-time favorite clients! 🙂

I met up with Dr. Lori, her daughter Ellie, her mom Maxine, and her grandmother “Granny G” at granny’s retirement community in Mt. Pleasant. With Christmas just around the corner, the atmosphere was festive, the staff was wonderful, and we all had a great time! Ellie has really come out of her shell this year.  She is so inquisitive…exploring and investigating EVERYTHING in site!  I just love this “age of discovery” when little boys’ and girls’ eyes light up at new and exciting “Eureka” moments.

Since I opened the year by photographing Ellie’s 1-year birthday party the first week of 2014, it was so fitting that she was ALSO the star of my last photo shoot of the year!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Ellie and her wonderful family…and to each and every one of you…our amazing families, clients, and friends!!!