Ballerina

Ballerina, originally uploaded by lmentler.

I love this photo. I know that it is a bit against the rules to shoot down at a child when photographing them, but I like it anyway. I think that the photo shows her shyness and I think that the composition works in this case. I originally took it in color, but I think that it looks better in black & white with a little added contrast. I hope her parents like it! (Her aunt mentioned that she plays with her hair this way a lot!)

Red Head, originally uploaded by lmentler.

I love this picture of my good friend's daughter. I love her expression. I love her hair, her eyes and her perfectly placed freckles. I love the colors against the plain background (which is actually her house!). Enjoy!!!