When my neighbor (and surrogate sister) Jessey asked me to do Ansley's recital picture this year, I was excited but drew a blank for ideas. She was going to be a lion in "The Wizard of Oz". Usually I do a fair amount of research for each shoot, but a busy schedule and sick toddler hindered my prep time. What is a recital picture supposed to look like? I had a quick glance at last year's photo and got a few tips on what was unsatisfactory about it. One day it hit me... driving home from work, I saw the perfect patch in the sunset. On the corner of a simple pasture was a group of grass-like mini trees. In the golden sun, they reminded me of the trees you see in the pictures of Africa - how perfect for a lion! I was a bit nervous about making the suggestion to Jessey. We would have to park on the side of the street and hoof it up the hill.
Well, last night, our schedules aligned and brave little Ansley delicately did her best to make it through the thistles without tearing her stockings. Jessey was the perfect creative helper with a 42inch gold reflector. In the end all I can say is voila - I give you " Little Lion Cub".
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