Celebrating Ballerinas | Carolina Beach Photographer

The first year of dance. It's almost a rite of passage for every little girl. This session was all about celebrating that milestone for Abby. Her mom wanted more than just the studio portrait provided by the dance studio - she wanted to celebrate - and that's what I do!

I had this shot in my head before the session - Abby on the hill - backlit - holding the parasol - but what I didn't anticipate was that the wind would be off the hill making it way too difficult for her to hold the parasol herself. So, luckily, big brother was there to help! This shot might even be sweeter!
And then, although I don't have pictures to prove it - right after that picture - Abby ran down the hill, tripped, and fell right into a cactus plant! Yes, that's right - into a cactus plant. She was covered in cactus prickles. I've never seen anything quite like it. The only way we could get them all out of her was to strip her down - all the way - and pull them out one by one. It was quite a site. But if anyone knows Abby, you know that she is the most accident prone little girl - and that she is really a trooper and can typically shake most stuff off.

So, cactus prickles gone, clothes back on, tears wiped away......The Show Must Go On!

What a fun, fun session! I love it when parents think about the little things to celebrate.