{The Snow Queen}

I had such a fun, fabulous, incredible session with one of my oldest and dearest friends, Paula Watts, this past weekend. Paula and I have known each other over 20 years and our friendship goes way back. I remember going to heavy metal clubs and chasing down hair bands (The Black Crowes) with her and her sister, Celeste. It makes me chuckle to reminisce about those days and a little sad with how long ago it has been. Sometimes it feels like it was yesterday. Since then we have married and had children of our own. I will always hold on to those times because they hold such a special place in my heart.

Paula's daughter, Emmy is the the Snow Queen in the Nutcracker for the studio she dances for. When I was asked to photograph her Emmy in her costume I was thrilled! This was the very first time I have ever captured images of a ballerina! We had such a great time and I was excited to get so many great photographs for my dear friend. I was especially excited when I saw all of the gorgeous costumes that Emmy brought with her to the session. Five costumes in all! What I was worried about the most was the possibility of ruining her toe shoes. But Emmy assured me that this session was more or less a "trash the shoes" session too. Thank goodness she was getting a new pair because after an hour and a half of posing and leaping the shoes were ruined!

Thank you Paula and Emmy for such a great session and giving this old "Crowe" the opportunity!  I look forward to working with you again this spring! XOXOXO

{Watts Family}

I was so fortunate to be able to photograph one of my besties, Paula Watts and her beautiful family, Andy, Emmy, & Jake!  The Watts were so much fun to photograph, and despite the reluctance of her son Jake, we were able to take some pretty awesome photos. Rest assured all worked out in the end and I think it would be safe to say that Jake would be very pleased with how handsome he looks. 

I also liked the way Emmy was thinking...suggesting we go down to the railroad tracks and do a short photo shoot there. She is quite the model and LOVES having her photo taken. I really look forward to photographing her again and experimenting with different urban backgrounds and poses.  She is a beauty and has the most gorgeous eyes!

Thank you Watts family for giving me the opportunity.  I hope you enjoy your photographs!  You can view them all in the {Gallery}!  Enjoy!