Month: April 2010

amazing aimée • dance portraits

beauty & boudoir, dance, outdoors

I had just done portraits for Aimée’s son Marco, & she asked about doing some headshots for a project she is working on–choreography to the poetry of Rumi.  I was so excited by the idea of creating portraits that would be interpretations of Aimée as the poetry–romantic, magical, mystical, earthy, sexy, dramatic.  I had such an inspired session with her–and was so impressed by how game & courageous she was to move & expand into these different versions of herself. Make-up artist, Lizette Perez, created two distinct looks for Aimée, & she embodied both with such ease. Between locations, Aimée &  talked about Life–and in these portraits, I hope that she sees what a butterfly emerging she truly is…This post features a few from our first segment, which included a hike up a hill–a perfect metaphor for just the beginning of our visual, poetic, & collaborative journey…

…wood nymph…

…mesmerizing gypsy…

…simple poetry…

…shimmering crescendo…

marco • kid warrior

little ones, outdoors

Marco & his mom Aimée are true free spirits.  My photo sessions with them are always spontaneous & led by Marco’s interests & energy.  A year ago, he dressed himself in camo and a motorcycle helmet, as well as took me for a dip in his jacuzzi, dressed in a wetsuit & life-jacket.  This year, he acquiesced to a white polo shirt & khakis for a parade of weapons (including bow & arrow, sword, marshmallow shooter, & a “real hammer”), as well as for an impromptu climb up an orange tree.  And, like last year, he gave me a run for my money shooting him on his trampoline…doffing his preppy outfit for just striped undies.  I was so excited to shoot him again this year, & this is why!

erin • boudoir session

beauty & boudoir, dance

Ah, the lithe & lovely Erin Lamont! Gorgeous & talented & down-to-earth–the real triple threat! She’s a dancer & choreographer & generous model in every way.  I tried to capture her in both her more relaxed, undone self, as well as her talented moving self.  And when people describe a woman with “impossibly long legs”–that is meant for Erin! It was a thoroughly enjoyable, improvised shoot–and full of Erin’s authentic energy.  Thank you, Erin, for the chance to “play” and capture your beauty! {Congratulations, Erin & Jesse, who are getting married this weekend! Here’s to love…& lust!}