02/11/2026
A little something different for my gram today. 🤍
And this one is a little extra special because it’s my very own girl, Alaska.
Two years ago, Alaska walked into her very first dance class as a shy little girl who lacked confidence in herself. Fast forward to today, and watching her grow, not just as a dancer but in so many aspects of her life, has been nothing short of magical.
She absolutely adores the older girls at dance. She looks up to them, watches everything they do and is forever pushing herself to try new things, especially when it comes to acro. Sometimes I think she forgets she’s only nine. 🙊
A couple of months ago, I had one of the senior dancers come into my studio for some portfolio images. Something a little different from my usual photography, but something I absolutely loved creating.
One afternoon, Alaska was sitting beside me watching as I edited the images when she turned to me and said, “Mum, I want to do a shoot like that.”
And of course, how could I say no? 🥹
So a couple of weeks ago, we headed out to the studio, just the two of us, with some fabric, a little music and no real plan other than to let her be herself.
And goodness me, did she surprise me.
Not just with her flexibility or the things she could do with her body, but with the confidence she had standing in front of my camera. The little girl who once would have been too shy to do something like this was now moving, creating, expressing herself and showing me exactly what she wanted to do.
As her mum, I couldn’t have been prouder.
It’s funny how something like dance can become so much more than just learning steps and routines. It’s friendships, courage, determination, resilience and slowly discovering what you’re capable of.
And as a photographer, being able to freeze this little chapter of her life is something I’ll treasure forever.
My beautiful Alaska, I hope you never stop believing in yourself, pushing your boundaries and doing the things that make you happy.
I cannot wait to see where this journey takes you, my girl.
But for now, I’ll just be over here, your biggest cheerleader, watching you grow. 🤍