Thank the Lord for Facebook. I complain about it being a time suck, but it’s really been such a magnificent tool for staying in touch with friends from years past. Mary Kate and & I both danced at Conservatory Ballet when we were younger, and Mary Kate went on to major in dance at Butler. Fortunately for me, she was home for Christmas break and had a bit of time to spare for a shoot in DC. Nevermind that the Lincoln Memorial was swarming with tourists and the wind was whipping in and out out something fierce- Mary Kate was as poised and graceful as ever.

Ballerina sessions are such a source of joy for me! Having the chance to document something so innately beautiful and elegant steals my breath away- I feel absolutely connected to my work when I’m photographing ballerinas, and I swear I could fly afterwards. Mary Kate, THANK YOU for giving me the chance to spend afternoon with you. The gawping tourists and bone-chilling winds were so worth it, I can’t wait to shoot together again!

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P.S. I’m always on the lookout for new ballerinas to photograph, so if you’re an active dancer and at least 18 years old, I’d love to talk!

Mary Kate- a soft, romantic Washington DC ballerina session

January 14, 2014

  1. Andrea Pesce says:

    These are stunning!!

  2. Bethany says:

    All of these are absolutely stunning! I know it’s a crazy time in DC but doing a ballerina shoot during cherry blossoms could look incredible.

  3. Regan Carter says:

    Oh my word, these are simply incredible!! So dream-like and breath taking!! Amazing work, Abby!

  4. Caili says:

    These are soooo peaceful and beautiful. Your work shines through dance! Beautiful, Abby!

  5. Sabrina says:

    Abby… these are just gorgeous. I love that you’ve started doing these sessions. Just looking at them make me feel more beautiful and graceful! 😉

  6. Jenna says:

    I love the pants off of these photos. Beautiful use of the Lincoln, too! So dreamy.

  7. Melodie says:

    Abby, I love these! They are so sweet and peaceful, like a fairytale!

  8. SO gorgeous. I love love love these. Dreamy and soft and lovely. Which is how I’d describe a lot of your work actually, but especially these.

  9. Rebekah Hoyt says:

    I think you should be a full-time ballerina portrait photographer because I could look at these images all day. So, so, sooo gorgeous Abby!!

  10. Mary Rawson says:

    Mary Kate is my first grandchild now all grown up and incredibly beautiful and talented. So glad to be able to see these outstanding photos. Thank you!

  11. That last image?!?!?! Perfection!

  12. Currie says:

    I should mention that I’m going to start ballet classes sometime this year… so how long until we can do a ballerina session?!?! These are so beautiful Abby!!

  13. They’re all so gorgeous, Abby! That last black and white in the middle caught my breath in my throat! So stunning!

  14. Emily says:

    So so beautiful!

  15. Jess says:

    I shot with a wonderful local dancer awhile back and it was the most amazing shoot of my life! Like you said, I was connected and completely consumed.

    I will pass your name along to her, she’a such a joy to work with!

  16. Rici says:

    These are just lovely/AMAzing!!! Beautiful Abby!!
    Love the one where she is seated.
    ~ Saluti.

  17. Goodness gracious, Abby! This is like something out a dream- like most all of your shoots 🙂 So full of beauty. You’re amazing!

  18. Jean says:

    Outstanding photos! These are so beautiful! Great job, my lovely granddaughter!

  19. james Kronzer Jr. says:

    Amazing, beautiful and poetic. Very proud of my niece!!

  20. Annamarie says:

    I’ve been so busy that I’ve missed these beautiful ballerina sessions until now, but all I have to say is HOLY MOLY!!! THIS IS YOUR CALLING! These are absolutely breathtaking! So much poise and elegance! These make me wish I hadn’t quit ballet when I was 7! haha…I know a couple of ballerinas who live in various places if you want more contacts!:)

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