Anyone who’s ever met the Kampa family knows that they’re about the nicest group of people you’ll ever meet. I was over at the Kampa house a few months ago for a glass of wine and catching up with Courtney, and in swept Mrs. Kampa, greeting me with the warmth and familiarity as though it hadn’t been more than 10 years since I’d last seen her. That’s just the kind of people they are- tender and sweet, wonderful to the core.

I’ve known Courtney since the third grade- we danced together at Reston Conservatory Ballet. She had this effortless sort of grace about her, and watching her move across the studio floor, long limbs and an face turned skyward, it was always inspiring! These days, she resides in Manhattan as she’s chasing her dream of poetry. She’s still dancing, just these days it’s with words across a page, rather than pointe shoes. And she is AMAZING at it- her words have been winning awards and accolades for the last few years now!

Courtney, I can’t thank you enough for making time for photos with me! It was such an inexpressible joy to spend the afternoon with you, hearing your words, listening to the stories that have shaped you into who you are. You’re one of the coolest people I think I’ve ever met, and you don’t even have to try; those Raybans and red lipstick just suit you perfectly :).

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See what I mean? LOOK HOW COOL SHE IS.

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Contax 645, Portra 400, developed & scanned by Richard Photo Lab

Courtney | Upper West Side, New York fine art photographer

July 7, 2015

  1. Jean says:

    Beautiful photos of a beautiful young woman! Sweet story!

  2. Karen aka Mom says:

    Wow! Courtney is a stunner! She looks beautiful in through your lens! I will always admire the Kampa family!

  3. Emilia Jane says:

    LOVE this shoot Abby

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