09/09/2026
Those of you who have been following me for a while have probably seen Ava in some of my previous photos.
I've known her for a very long time. She used to come into the store where I worked, and whenever she did, we'd talk, joke around, and I'd usually find some way to make her laugh. Eventually, one day I asked if she'd be willing to model for me so I could practice photographing an actual person instead of just crowds, cars, and whatever else happened to be in front of my camera.
It turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made.
Every time I shoot with her, it's an absolute blast. One of the things that originally made me want to photograph her was her smile, and after all this time, I still can't get enough of it. Whenever we're shooting, I'm constantly making her laugh—talking s**t, making fun of random stuff, and generally being stupid—just to get that grin out of her.
But beyond the photos and the laughs, she's an amazing young woman, and I'm deeply grateful that she's continued to trust me and allow me to photograph her over the years.
Some people just make being behind the camera that much more fun, and Ava has always been one of those people. ❤️📸