Ericka's Fearless Spirit Photoshoot

I have been photographing Ericka since she was about 3 years old. From holiday portraits, Mom and Me, Mermaid, Botanical Gardens, Fairy, Frozen and finally, the Fearless Spirit Model Crew...she has changed so much over the past 10+ years.

Ericka is quirky, very energetic and loves to make people laugh. She loved wearing the hoop skirts underneath the black tulle skirt and the blue Cinderella dress. It always looks like they're floating instead of walking.

I took her to the very first abandoned house that I ever photographed. While we were there, a baby fox wandered over to watch the photoshoot. We were met with hundreds of dragonflies...the most I've ever seen. I know dragonflies have great meaning to her mom (and me). We just couldn't believe how many we saw.

For the last look, I was excited to use my new aerial rig. I had been envisioning using the Lyra (steel ring) as a chair/swing (although she was NOT allowed to actually swing) and her in a long flowy dress. It was just windy enough to make the dress fly.

Can't wait for the next photography adventure with her!!