A studio ready for new possibilities! A young girl finding herself through dance. This was the small but cozy set for lovely Cierra and her mom to come and celebrate life and ballet dance together.

The family had recently suffered a devastating loss of Cierra’s father, so it was hard to anticipate what the mood of the portrait session would be. We took our time, went through wardrobe options and pampered Cierra with professional hair & make-up styling. We created a stunning braided ballet bun (that she enjoyed for the rest of the day).

Not being an expert on ballet or dance in general, I used some idea boards to suggest poses and looks for Cierra’s photo session. She was to be a dancer for Denver’s upcoming Nutcracker performances, so she had been very committed to her art and had much to look forward to. Her mom was excited to celebrate her beautiful daughter’s accomplishments.

As the hour long session gently progressed, with mom’s encouragement and guidance from behind the camera, we saw a sweet and gentle progression. Moving from solemn discomfort to confidence, this young woman was eventually smiling and playful. Successful dance moves, pretty poses, fun new dresses and the support of a loving, understanding mom was wonderful to witness and capture in portraits.