This week’s photo is one I took of Rachel, a ballerina, who teaches at Spotlight Performing Arts here in Portland. I was lucky enough to be invited by the owner, Sherry to photograph her staff of instructors last weekend.
Every photo session has commonalities one of which is to ‘find’ the essence of the person you are creating the portrait of. Many times I will engage in conversation during the beginning of the shoot to get to know my subject better. When I do that I not only get to know them better but while they talk about themselves they relax and that process produces the perfect look of comfort and confidence. With Rachel it was different. Right from the start she exuded self confidence and every pose was perfect. Once I had the lighting dialed in, I was able to just shoot away. Every expression was spot on. Later that day, I watched her teach her art of ballet and that same deep rooted confidence came through as she taught her young students, grace and beauty in everything she did.
I am an Oregon Family and Event photographer who specializes in wedding, family and children portraiture, fine art photography of the Pacific Northwest and the photographic documentation of life’s events. My driving maxim is “Your Life. Your Way” and everything I do is with your desires and your outcome in mind. I listen, I discuss and then I create what you want with a dash of my creativity. I hope you enjoy your visit and trust that you will return often.
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