A Dance Session at Santa Monica Pier

This year, I made a point of really trying to increase the number of travel sessions I had on my schedule. As huge supporters of my photography, Jalene and her mom took me up on that offer almost immediately! The best is that they came to me with probably the best idea ever: one where Jalene would show off her skills at the amazing Santa Monica Pier.

Jalene and I have been working together for a few years now (ever since the announcement of her baby brother!), and she impresses me more and more every time I have the opportunity of working with her. Her talent is astounding! I've called her in for a number of different sessions now, and I know we'll be working together for years to come.

Scroll through to get a sense of how absolutely amazing she is in real life!

Girl dancing/doing the splits in front of a food booth at Santa Monica Pier
Girl dancing/doing the splits in front of a food booth at Santa Monica Pier
Girl dancing/doing the splits beneath the Pacific Pier sign at Santa Monica Pier. Colorful image.
Girl stretching on the railing while overlooking the ocean and beach at Santa Monica Pier
Girl dancing on a bench at Santa Monica Pier while strangers watch
Girl dancing on a bench at Santa Monica Pier while strangers watch
Girl holding her leg up while dancing at Santa Monica Pier for a photoshoot
Girl pointing her toes while dancing for a photoshoot at Santa Monica Pier
Girl doing a cartwheel while dancing in front of the rollercoaster at Santa Monica Pier
Girl doing a handstand while dancing in front of a rollercoaster during a Santa Monica Pier photoshoot
Girl doing the splits while dancing in front of a rollercoaster during a Santa Monica Pier photoshoot
Girl standing on her toes while dancing in front of a rollercoaster during a Santa Monica Pier photoshoot
Girl dancing in front of a rollercoaster during a Santa Monica Pier photoshoot
Girl doing the splits while dancing for a photoshoot at Santa Monica Pier
A view of the ocean from the top of Santa Monica Pier