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The raw, untamed beauty of Ruby Beach {Ballet Portraits}

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Dance speaks to something deep within my soul, it’s an emotional stirring that reaches into my core being, eliciting such a range of emotions.  To me, it is one of the most authentic expressions one can explore.  The idea for this session has been simmering for a long time, and I was finally able to find a day to escape and create images I am so proud of.  Immense gratitude for Liz and Carol–you are exquisite dancers, and two of the loveliest people–what a treat to spend an entire day with you both.  And to Emmett, my sherpa, my lighting assistant, and one of my absolute favorite people–thank you for lugging gear, holding reflectors and being my go to guy!

I am thrilled to share this images and planning my next dancers excursion… It can’t come soon enough.

Here is the link… https://animoto.com/play/6XlvVYOaOlRw2q1ZE71Vag

xo Cortney

Springtime Love–Eryn & Erin {Olympia, WA Wedding, Schmidt Mansion}

There is something about the springtime that is so exuberantly hopeful.  The bursts of soft color emerging after the winters darkness, allow us to breath and stretch and yearn for renewal.  I adore the color palette spring offers–the soft, baby greens, corals, pinks and butter yellows.  What utter perfection for portrait backgrounds! Thanks nature for helping create such loveliness on Eryn and Erin’s windswept wedding day.  It wouldn’t have been complete without a kiss of rain, April showers indeed.  Congratulations you two!  Here’s a little peek slideshow…

http://video214.com/play/vJrxnaUDVt0mvkUQM99glA/s/dark

I love my morning walks with Ruby. Forget the iPod, I prefer to walk in silence, sorting out my day, processing the frenetic thoughts bouncing around. I try to explore as many different trails as possible throughout the year. I spent a lovely, chilled morning walking along the McLane Forest trail the other day. What a beautiful place. I feel so lucky to have access to such a resource. Take some time and go for a walk… you’ll like it, but then why wouldn’t you?
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