As time passes, I’m becoming more and more of an advocate for personal work. Some of my biggest “aha” moments have come as a result of shooting for myself, and the more personal work I photograph, the more I understand myself as an artist, and the stronger my overall body of work inevitably becomes.
After my first ballerina session with Kristi, I knew I’d stumbled upon an entirely new type of love affair with photography. I came to know Sophie after I met her mother at a wedding industry soirée- Sophie’s currently dancing in Paris, and during one of her short breaks back home in the US, she made time for a session with me. This was, hands down, one of my favorite sessions of all time, something I’d been dreaming of for months and months!
Sophie, thank you so very, very much for giving me an afternoon of your limited time home. I am incredibly thankful for your willingness to go along with my ideas, and it was one of the highlights of my career thus far to have photographed you! Wishing you ALL the best with your upcoming company auditions- I know you’re going to be incredible!
Also a huge thank you to Julie of Jewel Hair Design for the gorgeous, 50’s-chic low ‘do and the impromptu make-up session. Julie, you’re amazing!
Sophie- an elegant, classic ballerina session
November 6, 2013
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Abby, I love this! I am amazed by this! Beautiful! Stunning! Not sure of what else I could say it’s just absolutely awesome!
The more I look at your work, the more in love I become. This is BREATHTAKING, Abby. So, so timeless & classic. Beautiful.
Oh Abby, you inspire me! I’ve hit a slump, but you inspire me to get out with my camera. Thanks for being fabulous.
These are killer Abby, way to knock it out of the park!! They remind me of some of Avedon’s images…awesome stuff!!
These are so gorgeous. Can you imagine the joy she’s going to have one day showing these photos to her children and grandchildren?
Wow Abby! These are gorgeous!
That one vertical b/w of her standing in the window. Abby, you can tell how much you really love ballet in these photos. Stunning!
Looovvve it. Love everything about it. Personal work is so, so important and fun, and these are absolutely amazing. More please 😀
Oh my gosh Abby!!! I’m so excited for you! These are INCREDIBLY breathtaking!
Abby, these are so stunning! In love with your b&w photos, because they have such a vintage feel in it!
These are so incredibly stunning. Breathtaking, friend.
Lovely!!! All things elegant and classic all rolled into one!
Oh Abby. This is gorgeous. You were MEANT to shoot ballerinas. It fits your style SO perfectly. This might be my favorite work of yours to date – it’s simply perfection! Amazing, amazing.
Wow. Juuust wow. These are just incredible. I can’t even figure out what to say! Just beyond beautiful. So inspiring!!
i am speechless. seriously breathtaking.
Amazing!! Love the one of her sitting by the window! Such an elegant and classy session, beautiful! <3
I am just in LOVE with all of the black and whites! So stunningly classic and gorgeous. Absolutely beautiful work, Abby!
I love this. Amazing work, Abby!
I have to admit that these are my favorite photos that I’ve seen you post. They are elegant, timeless, and amazingly gorgeous.
these are beautiful and timeless! <3
Nice! Love the one with the reflection against that glass!
OMG cubed!
this is an absolutely beautiful session abby! each image oozes a certain sophisticated classic elegance that’s become synonymous with your style! just fabulous! 🙂
Abby! This is ANNE BOOK! Emeilia’s friend from Chicago who just moved back to DC! SOPHIE KING was the FLOWER GIRL in MY WEDDING! We must meet soon@ Gorgeous shoot! Anne
Beautiful! Family Heirlooms 🙂
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