Toe Shoe Tuesday - Aria

Sadly, all good things must eventually come to an end, which includes this ballerina project I did for the semester. I figured we needed to go out with a BANG, which is exactly what Aria brought to the table during the session! I have never seen a girl who can leap so high, or stretch her leg out as far as she could! While winding up our Roseville shoot, we ended up on Main Street, and found this little brick doorway. Becca and Lexi both came up with their individual images in this doorway, but then Aria pushed the envelope and stretched herself from end to end in the doorway. LOVE IT!
Thank you SO much to all the girls who have helped make this project come through to the finished project for this semester. I couldn't have done it without all of you amazing volunteers! If I ever come up with another ballerina related project, I will let you all know :)

Toe Shoe Tuesday - Becca

You remember Becca, right? The gorgeous red head ballerina who climbed all over the underneath side of the Forresthill bridge with me to get to the graffiti? Of course you remember her! I just HAD to do some more solo shots of her when we were out with Lexi and Aria, and I'm super glad we did! She's always fun to work with, and super easy to photograph :) She makes everything look so simple! Girls like her make me LOVE my job!

Toe Shoe Tuesday - Lexi

Let me just start off by saying that Lexi started this shoot out telling me she wasn't very good on pointe... This was one of her FIRST images that I took. Needless to say, she was amazing on pointe. She brought some different and innovative poses that I hadn't seen any other girl throughout the workings of my project try out. She was willing to take risks, and test out her limitations. What photographer DOESN'T like a subject like that :)

Emily & Joe - Lovebirds

Tuesday night I got home, checked the weather figuring everything would be fine and dandy, just like the rest of the week had been. I pulled up the site, and that's when I saw it. Rain at noon. Our shoot was planned for 10, so we would just have to be epic storm chasers and race against time. Yesterday, as I was heading out the door to go to the shoot, I got a text from Emily saying it was already starting to rain. With a quick location switch, we managed to stay mostly dry, as well as still get photos done!
I've known Emily for years - and by years I mean nearly 15! We were in the same dance class most of our lives, and now our siblings are both graduating this year (you saw her sister Abby a few weeks ago). She's been with her boyfriend Joe for nearly five years now, so it was about time that I was able to photograph them.
We were originally going to shoot at the Sculpture Park in Roseville, but when the rain started coming down, we switched to Vernon Street. Starting off with Tower Theater helped shield these two from the rain. Me? I didn't mind getting wet at all :)Love this one! Super fun colors of the building plus a super fabulous couple. What more can a photographer ask for?
Headed around the corner to my favorite teal parking garage.
Lookin' good as always!
Another super favorite! I think this was about the point where we weren't sure if the stranger was talking to me as I was standing out in the rain or to someone on his bluetooth... either way, these two rocked it out!
Although it was a fairly short session due to the rain, I had a blast working with these two! Hopefully one of these days CA will catch on that it is almost summer and give me some nice weather to work with!

Toe Shoe Tuesday - Becca, Lexi & Aria

I had another opportunity to work with multiple ballerinas, and so I jumped at the chance to incorporate them together as much as possible! Becca found me two of her friends and we spent an evening in Roseville shooting around some different locations and trying a whole bunch of different options. I had a blast creating images such as this one, and finding new ways to combine the dancers in with their surroundings.

Toe Shoe Tuesday - Anna

Anna is another from my Sac State dance department collection, and she was simply gorgeous! I almost didn't believe her when she said she was only a FRESHMAN at the university. say what?! We walked a few places around vernon street near the civic center, and got some great images! With our crazy schedules, i'm super glad we were finally able to meet over spring break to work together! on top of that, it was the ONE day over break that it wasn't rainy. talk about lucky!

Toe Shoe Tuesday - Karen

The day before my photoshoot with Karen, I was driving through Roseville and happened past the Galleria Mall. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw one of those little carnivals in the parking lot, and had instant inspiration. Since at the moment we only have half a mall, i've really found no want or desire to go there, but today, i knew i had to. I made my way down to the concierge desk, and asked how long the parking lot would be that way. "Through tomorrow evening," she said. Excellent. I knew that was where my starting point with Karen would be, and I am SO happy with how they turned out!
Karen is another girl who i've seen grow up through the years, and her sister Kelly was also in my dance class for YEARS. A recent high school graduate, and a fellow CSUS student, she was happy to take time out of her busy schedule to help me out. Through the wind she rocked it out, and we had a blast! This photo actually makes me crave state fair time this year. Wonder how many people i could get for a photo shoot there! Thanks again Karen!

sneak peek :)

tonya was a blast to work with. she took direction well, and was very comfortable in front of the camera. we walked around in old town roseville, and had some fun :) tonya is a hairstylist that works at papillion salon off of north sunrise in roseville. if you ever need an awesome and super friendly hair stylist, she's your gal! more bridals to come soon