Dash + Olivienne . Manhattan Beach children’s photographer

One of my lovely clients (also a great friend) and her family came down from Northern California for their annual week of ice skating camp at the Toyota Sports Center.  She wanted photos of her kids in their competition outfits on the ice.  Yes, I said, “on the ice.” Now, what does that mean for me? That means that I would have to be on the ice, too, right?  Several things went through my head with this thought…will I be able to move around on the ice?  Will I be wearing ice skates? Will I be wearing tennis shoes?  How will I stop myself from falling…you get the point.  SO, I arrived, camera and gear in tow…signed the release papers (in case I do fall and break my neck) with a little bit of anxiety..wouldn’t you?  I did have the brilliant idea to bring my foamy yoga mat to stand on, in case I was able to wear my tennis shoes (my first choice).  Well, what was such a big giant deal in my head, was not at all an issue! I stood on my yoga mat (as close to the side) and instructed these little skating gems to go here, go there, show me your tricks, etc.  It worked out, don’t you think?

After we finished inside the rink, we did take some photos outside the rink to showcase the place where they spend much of their time when they are here in Los Angeles. Enjoy!