We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once. ~ Friedrich Nietzsche
I loved taking these photos of the beautiful Ashley. She is leaving Australia at the end of January to spend an exciting 14 months dancing at Tokyo Disneyland, following two years teaching at the National Theatre Ballet School in St Kilda. I met her at the start of 2012, when my daughter joined her class. Ashley was awarded her Diploma of Arts (Classical Dance) at the school, and has danced with The Melbourne Ballet Company and Melbourne Opera.
We will miss her very much while she’s away. She is an absolutely gorgeous person, wonderful teacher, and Sophia adores her! We wish her all the best on this new adventure, and can’t wait to visit her in June.
M x
Credits
Many thanks for the assistance of Cristy Walker
Wardrobe & Styling Mel Riddell
15 Comments
Mel these are jus beautiful. For me these are some of my favourite images of yours. Just wonderful to see.
stunning! I want more!
Divine work Miss Mel! xxxx
Mel, these are simply stunning!
Mel these ballet shots are the best photos you have done clearly stunning. hugs margo x
Just extraordinary, that dance is the fruits of hard work and perseverance, the hours of a constant discipline, so beautiful I salute your efforts.
Gosh – what beautiful work Mel – you sure have found your place and I’m loving it! xx
I adore this! So pretty and soft!
I absolutely adore these images. Such a pretty girl and beautiful images!
Love! Fantastic location, and gorgeous model!
Beautiful photos!! I love photos w dancers and hope to do one someday.
These are lovely portraits xoxo
this is beautiful <3
Wow! I love the crisp yet dreamy feel to these.
Thank you everyone for your lovely words!! This is one of my most favourite shoots, so it makes me very happy that you all love it too! xx
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