Recently I was emailed by a Dad of an 11yo. He wanted to get new images of his daughter...but the kicker to it all...was that they lived in out of state and they were going to book a flight based on my immediate availability.
OK..umm.. pressure? I've had people fly to me..but never has their been a sense of urgency.
Yes..this 11 year old was a model. She spends her summers in New York photographing for big name companies like Limited II..and countless others.
Ok..umm...pressure?
Well I squeezed them in..and "P" and her mom showed up with a small suitcase...no comb..etc...but they had her portfolio from her last shoot with a photographer in NY.
Yes people.. I thought it was fabulous. I told her mom this. I loved them. I loved them so much that I immediately went to my office...got on the phone with her agent and said... "What do you want me to do different? I really like her pictures!?!!?" After I got off the phone, I felt that I didn't have any real direction. They knew she needed something different..but they weren't sure what...but they were certain I could do it.
Now mind you... I met her on the tail end of my 3rd quarter session frenzy. So this is a 11 year old that brought me back to reality. (...kids tend to do this to you don't they!?) When I met her.. I was leaving for San Diego for Spring Break with my family in the next few days... so I didn't really *grasp* her personality. She was my last session before spring break.
Let me tell you....the images I saw taken by the NY photog...breathtaking. They were taking in a farm type atmosphere... I simply adored them. So I kept thinking..
"Why was she referred to me!?!? To FLY to me at that!???!?!?"
Ummm....pressure?
I confidently spewed off to her mom.. "oh you seemed so reserved... " "You don't seem like the *laughing it up* type kid" People.. I was SOOOOO wrong. Her mother probably thought I was an idiot.
Well.. we started the session..no holds barred..and I started to talk with her...observe her...and I saw a totally different side of "P".
Then it made sense why she came to me. Maybe this is a side of her that she doesn't show often? I'm not sure...
She was SO outgoing.. grungy..playful...fast...quirky...all over the place...up for anything...We explored houses that were being built. (side note - If your home is being build behind the loft...sorry!)
Yes.. this was MY client! Its funny that others realized that before I did. She was NOTHING like the images I originally saw of her. If there was any child I could place in the most grungy atmosphere...it was HER! Too bad she lived out of state! ha ha!!!
Meet "P"! It was soooooooooooooo cold the day of her session. (...like 25 degrees) We had to drive to the different spots that I wanted to capture her in. So this is her in my SUV as we trekked around Chicago...)
OK.. I could post images of her all day...
Until Next Time -
~A
Just awesome, Audrey...why are you confuse about them flying to you??! you're Audrey woulard.
Exquisite, as always!
Posted by: tiffany | April 19, 2007 at 09:13 AM
Isn't it amazing what kids can do for us - and always right when we need it! Ü You can tell its chilly in the last few - her hands look a little chilled! Great images, as always!
Posted by: Shari B | April 19, 2007 at 09:20 AM
those are so great!! i love the ones with her hair up. i wish i could pull off that look. it's so cute! :D
Posted by: nicole green | April 19, 2007 at 09:43 AM
GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Melissa Davis | April 19, 2007 at 09:53 AM
Audrey!! This is Abby, "P's" mom!! I'm blown away by the photos. and I didn't think you were an idiot, I just knew that with a little encouragement, P would open up to you and let out the Molly Shannon Superstar that she loves to be! Thank you!!
Posted by: Abby Sims | April 19, 2007 at 10:34 AM
A is for AMAZING Audrey :)as always. You have a way with them and it speaks volumes in you photographs.
Posted by: kelley frese | April 19, 2007 at 10:56 AM
I would fly out too.. and the reason you arent sure why,.. is the reason.
Posted by: Lanne | April 19, 2007 at 04:33 PM
Glad to see you back. These are beautiful! So many great expressions. Love the fun hair and gloves.
Carrie
Posted by: Carrie | April 19, 2007 at 04:42 PM
Audrey Girl you are KILLIN me with these last two posts. Please adopt me & impart your magical abilites into my humble & awe struck brain. W O W.
~Stacey
Posted by: stacey crescitelli | April 19, 2007 at 05:43 PM
those are AMAZING audrey!!!!!!!
wowzers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
she is gorgeous! i would LOVE to see what the other photographer did of her! i truly adore your photos!!!!! thanks for sharing!! i can't wait to see if you work with maisy!!!!!! tara pakosta
Posted by: tara pollard pakosta | April 19, 2007 at 08:51 PM
Girlllllllll!!!!!!!!!!! You are so incredible!! I love your work.... Do you travel to teach workshops I live near HOuston,and only 3 hours from DAllas, and not to far from Austin I bet we could book you up if you wanted to travel and teach a workshop!!
Posted by: steph | April 20, 2007 at 12:03 AM
Like always just awesome. Lovely girl with an open look in her face. Beautiful. Man I wish I lived near you, would love to do a workshop, your photos rock :)
Alette
Posted by: Alette | April 20, 2007 at 04:22 AM
Audrey Woulard....you inspire me each time I visit your blog....Your ability to connect with your subjects, your color and clarity, well everything...brilliant! I love these!
Posted by: Leigh Anne Ralls | April 20, 2007 at 11:28 AM
beautiful photos
and i laugh at the out of state...im in australia...and would love to visit the states and a session with u is high on the list of things to do
Posted by: jacqui jones | April 20, 2007 at 05:34 PM
OH my goodness, just LOVE your work! I wish I could "find the light" like this. Were these mainly in open shade?
Posted by: Audrey Litfin | April 22, 2007 at 11:03 PM
OMG - she is just sooooooooooo gorgeous! A natural beauty ..
I love these .. you rocked these - WOW!
Posted by: Julie C Butler | April 25, 2007 at 09:33 AM
Gorgeous absolutely. This young lady rocks in front of the lens! Thx for sharing your amazing talent.
-d
Posted by: Dina | April 25, 2007 at 09:54 AM