This photoshoot was a full-circle moment for me, as it brought me back to an incredible experience I had in April. It was then that I first met Laura and Erin on the set of the Kandi Kouture Lily Grace Ballerina Collection Campaign shoot. Laura, the mother of one of the ballerinas, later reached out to me. She and Erin needed new branding photos for their social media and website, as they travel with their team to do makeup. They envisioned an editorial set of photos with high contrast to align with their brand's black-and-white palette. Given my love for moody, editorial-style shoots, I was thrilled to bring their concept to life.

Lauren and Erin traveled all the way from Charlotte to work with me, and to my delight, they brought their daughters, who I had the pleasure of photographing back in April. It was wonderful catching up with them before the session began. Although they had only one outfit, they came prepared with a plethora of inspirational photos to guide the shoot. We used these as a foundation, adding our unique twist to each pose, creating pure magic.

The final photos exceeded their expectations, and the entire experience was nothing short of fantastic. I truly hope we get the opportunity to collaborate again in the future!