Isabella has the most amazing red hair and blue eyes… and photographs like a dream. This is enough in itself to make for a wonderful session… but add to that the fact that Isabella is a fellow creative and that it was a beautiful day in one of my favorite spots downtown and I am smiling ear to ear. Bella, as her friends and family call her attended Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts and will be attending Rider University in New Jersey for Musical Theatre in the fall. When I asked her about her passion she said, “Of course we all hope to be on Broadway, but I just hope to do theatre in any capacity. Basically I want to make a living doing what I love. I hope that lands me in either New York or Chicago.” As far as I am concerned after spending some time with her, she is well on her way! Chase those dreams Bella!

I mean truly… she has the most luminous and expressive eyes, and I’m sure her stage presence is just as luminous. I have often wished I was a redhead… and looking at these photos reminds me of why.

This shoot was a bit of a family affair, as our shoots usually are. I often shoot with my oldest daughter Celeste who works with me, but this time my younger daughter Medora came along. She has been coming along on mentoring shoots lately and it is my hope that in the future all three of us Cameron-Smith girls might get to work on projects together. Isabella’s mom Beverly who is a friend of mine also came along as did their adorable dog… and we all had such a fabulous time.

If everyone I photographed were this easy my job would be a dream… and to be honest… usually it is. Nevertheless it was a really wonderful shoot and I know that Isabella is going to be a success at whatever she does because she has that spark… can’t you see it?

I have to admit I am a sucker for a harlequin wall… and anything covered in vines…

Medora, Celeste and I wish you all the success in the world Bella! Keep in touch and enjoy New Jersey in the fall!