The Ballet Project

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Thank you all of my friends, fans and followers for your support through 2018! Way too many to thank, so to the dancers I had the privilege to photograph, their moms and dads, their friends and family, the company members, and lastly the Dancewear designers and companies who supported or worked with me in 2018, THANK YOU! Look for more to come in 2019! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You ALL are amazing! Can not wait to show you Miss Micaela ‘s photos! Watch for those coming soooooonnnnn! To participate in The Ballet Project, DM, visit www.theballetproject.com or find us on Facebook! #dancer #danceproject #dance #dancephotography #ballerinasonig #balletislife #minneapolis #stpaul #minnesota #ballet #balletdancer #ballerinas #dancers #balletdancers #balletdance #mnphotographer #photography #theballetprojectdotcom #originalphotographer #minnesotaballetdancers #MBD #minneapolisballetdancers (at Elk River, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsEz6-cAbZm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1icewerxjc8wz

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Just a few days ago I had the pleasure of meeting Miss Micaela and her Mom in #stpaul for a shoot! They had been patiently waiting for me to rekindle The Ballet Project and we’re ready to go when I got in touch with them! I had a blast working with @micaelamccain14 ! Such a beautiful dancer! They have to select their favorites from the session before I can start editing, but Micaela’s photos will be highlighted soon! You can participate too! Just visit my website at www.theballetproject.com and click “I wanna participate” for details! #dancer #danceproject #dance #dancephotography #ballerinasonig #balletislife #minneapolis #stpaul #minnesota #ballet #balletdancer #ballerinas #dancers #balletdancers #balletdance #mnphotographer #photography #theballetprojectdotcom #sigma #canon (at Saint Paul, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrqPZINgRSB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3qyztkeduk0e

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Hope you’ve enjoyed Miss Karli’s @karliturnerr photos from earlier this summer! Check out her gallery on my website this weekend to see these photos as well as a few more in full size! Next, stay tuned to see a couple photos from my impromptu shoot with Miss Katherine @hesterbergkatherine and coming soon after, photos from my shoot with Miss Micaela @micaelamccain14 from a few days ago! It’s good to be back! Thank you all for following, liking and sharing! The response has been overwhelming! So many shoots in the planning! #dancer #danceproject #dance #dancephotography #ballerinasonig #balletislife #minneapolis #stpaul #minnesota #ballet #balletdancer #ballerinas #dancers #balletdancers #balletdance #mnphotographer #photography #theballetprojectdotcom #sigma #canon @karliturnerr @kenturner70 @kdtmsp @thedancecomplexmn #thedancecomplexmn #tdc4ever (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrqNLRFgfLU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=118kx0qaa9fy1

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Check out the full sized image in about a week along with additional photos of Miss Karli! @karliturnerr #dancer #danceproject #dance #dancephotography #ballerinasonig #balletislife #minneapolis #stpaul #minnesota #ballet #balletdancer #ballerinas #dancers #balletdancers #balletdance #mnphotographer #photography #theballetprojectdotcom #sigma #canon @karliturnerr @kenturner70 @kdtmsp @thedancecomplexmn #thedancecomplexmn #tdc4ever (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/Broa4G_gbhJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=645qffu3f0gn

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We’ve made it to the middle of the week! Hope you’re having a great week! Here’s another great photo of the amazing Karli T @karliturnerr taken this summer before my hiatus! I had so much fun capturing these images of Miss Karli! Her and her parents were a blast to work with! #dancer #danceproject #dance #dancephotography #ballerinasonig #balletislife #minneapolis #stpaul #minnesota #ballet #balletdancer #ballerinas #dancers #balletdancers #balletdance #mnphotographer #photography #theballetprojectdotcom #sigma #canon @karliturnerr @kenturner70 @kdtmsp @thedancecomplexmn #thedancecomplexmn #tdc4ever (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brlc6ixgyjQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=et57ji081ah9

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I'm sure you haven't had enough of Miss Maya! Sky's the limit for this Apprentice Ballerina! Ballerina: @_maya_ballerina_ Photographer: @halodigitalphoto Leo: @yumikoworld Pointe shoes: @russianpointebrand To participate in The Ballet Project, DM, visit www.theballetproject.com or find us on Facebook! #dancer #danceproject #dance #dancephotography #ballerinasonig #balletislife #minneapolis #stpaul #minnesota #ballet #balletdancer #ballerinas #dancers #balletdancers #balletdance #mnphotographer #photography #theballetprojectdotcom #originalphotographer #lovedds #mariiadancewear #yumikoworld #balletroyalemn #twincitiesballetmn #russianpointenrand (at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden)

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How about two of the beautiful Miss Maya @_maya_ballerina_ today since I missed yesterday? So many more of her and my favorites to post! Stay tuned later for her second featured pic of the day! Ballerina: @_maya_ballerina_ Photographer: @halodigitalphoto Leo: @yumikoworld Pointe shoes: @russianpointebrand To participate in The Ballet Project, DM, visit www.theballetproject.com or find us on Facebook! #dancer #danceproject #dance #dancephotography #ballerinasonig #balletislife #minneapolis #stpaul #minnesota #ballet #balletdancer #ballerinas #dancers #balletdancers #balletdance #mnphotographer #photography #theballetprojectdotcom #originalphotographer #lovedds #mariiadancewear #yumikoworld #balletroyalemn #twincitiesballetmn #russianpointenrand (at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden)

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Miss Maya on pointe... If you know her, this is a natural state for her. So many more to see between today and tomorrow! Stay tuned! Ballerina: @_maya_ballerina_ Photographer: @halodigitalphoto Leo: @yumikoworld Pointe shoes: @russianpointebrand To participate in The Ballet Project, DM, visit www.theballetproject.com or find us on Facebook! #dancer #danceproject #dance #dancephotography #ballerinasonig #balletislife #minneapolis #stpaul #minnesota #ballet #balletdancer #ballerinas #dancers #balletdancers #balletdance #mnphotographer #photography #theballetprojectdotcom #originalphotographer #lovedds #mariiadancewear #yumikoworld #balletroyalemn #twincitiesballetmn #russianpointenrand (at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden)

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Miss Maya is a standout performer and apprentice ballerina. I'm sure we'll see her in lead roles abroad in the near future! Ballerina: @_maya_ballerina_ Photographer: @halodigitalphoto Leo: @capezio Pointe shoes: @russianpointebrand Tutu: @sanshausa To participate in The Ballet Project, DM, visit www.theballetproject.com or find us on Facebook! #dancer #danceproject #dance #dancephotography #ballerinasonig #balletislife #minneapolis #stpaul #minnesota #ballet #balletdancer #ballerinas #dancers #balletdancers #balletdance #mnphotographer #photography #theballetprojectdotcom #originalphotographer #lovedds #mariiadancewear #balletroyalemn #twincitiesballetmn #russianpointenrand (at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden)

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Good morning! If you missed my update, go back an image and have a read. Been a crazy month or so! As a result, these images of the stunningly beautiful and amazingly talented Miss Maya @_maya_ballerina_ were taken a few weeks ago. I wanted to thank Miss Maya for her patience in waiting for these images. Normally after selection, turn around is just a week or so, but with the nutty schedule I've had she had to wait a little longer than normal. I had an absolute blast working with her to capture a few bits of her beautiful technique and multifaceted ability. She was a joy to photograph! Cannot wait to work with Miss Maya again! More to follow of the beautiful Miss Maya! Stay tuned! Ballerina: @_maya_ballerina_ Photographer: @halodigitalphoto Leo: @capezio Pointe shoes: @russianpointebrand Tutu: @sanshausa To participate in The Ballet Project, DM, visit www.theballetproject.com or find us on Facebook! #dancer #danceproject #dance #dancephotography #ballerinasonig #balletislife #minneapolis #stpaul #minnesota #ballet #balletdancer #ballerinas #dancers #balletdancers #balletdance #mnphotographer #photography #theballetprojectdotcom #originalphotographer #lovedds #mariiadancewear #balletroyalemn #twincitiesballetmn #russianpointenrand (at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden)

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Yep, you've seen this before... Sorry for the silence! I assure you The Ballet Projecy is continuing! I have so many more dancers to photograph, but let me give you some insight about the last month or so. So as you know I was diagnosed with #pancreaticcancer in January of 2017. I endured chemo and radiation to treat it. I was determined to be in remission shortly after treatment. In April this year during a quarterly check up, my CA19-9, a tumor marker, was higher than the last check up. I had jumped from 23 to 166. It was indicative of tumor activity. We scheduled a PET scan and it was discovered that my tumor was active again. The prognosis isn't great this time around. I don't really put a lot of stock in the statistics or prognosis as I've been blessed to out-live my original prognosis by over a year and a half. But, it was as a result of the tumor being active again that i've I restarted chemo. I'm unable to receive radiation as the spot is the very same place as originally and I can't receive any more radiation. I decided to take advantage of being eligible for disability and start living out the time I have with family friends doing the things I love. I left my full time job of 7 years. At the same time, my daughter graduated from high school. Lastly, my Mother arranged for a bucket list trip to Europe. We spent 2 weeks in #germany, #france and #London! So, I've been a little busy handling some personal issues of late, but now I'm back with several amazing memories of Europe, spending time with my family and am getting back to editing 2 sessions from two amazing dancers I photographed just before all of this started and photographing more amazing talent! I appreciate your patience and support while I took care of a few things. Keep an eye out for new photos of dancers and ballerinas starting again next week! Thank you! 💜💜 (at Halo Digital Photography LLC)

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Good morning! Had to take a week to catch up on a few major things going on personally. More on that later! Happy PRIDE to all of my GLBT friends! The Ballet Project is an equal opportunity project, serving people, not races, not gender, not sexual preferences, not political sides, not colors, not religious backgrounds, not preferences. We proudly serve all PEOPLE interested in participating in this project, and always will. Coming up, watch for Miss Maya' s @_maya_ballerina_ amazing technique in photos from her session soon! Also watch for an announcement late next week! Happy PRIDE 💙💚💛💜❤ weekend! To participate in The Ballet Project, DM, visit www.theballetproject.com or find us on Facebook! #dancer #danceproject #dance #dancephotography #ballerinasonig #balletislife #minneapolis #stpaul #minnesota #ballet #balletdancer #ballerinas #dancers #balletdancers #balletdance #mnphotographer #photography #theballetprojectdotcom #sigma #canon #pride #gay #bisexual #lesbian #transexual (at Halo Digital Photography LLC)

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Good morning! Had to take a week to catch up on a few major things going on personally. More on that later! Happy PRIDE to all of my GLBT friends! The Ballet Project is an equal opportunity project, serving people, not races, not gender, not sexual preferences, not political sides, not colors, not religious backgrounds, not preferences. We proudly serve all PEOPLE interested in participating in this project, and always will. Coming up, watch for Miss Maya' s @_maya_ballerina_ amazing technique in photos from her session soon! Also watch for an announcement late next week! Happy PRIDE weekend! 💜💙💚💛 (at Halo Digital Photography LLC)

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Success doesn't wait for you. Perfection isn't ever finished. Our dreams are always a work in progress. Dancer: @kaiaschomburg Photographer: @halodigitalphoto Leotard: @watercolourdance Pointe Shoes: @blochdanceusa Stay tuned for more! To participate in The Ballet Project, DM, visit www.theballetproject.com or find us on Facebook! #dancer #danceproject #dance #dancephotography #ballerinasonig #balletislife #minneapolis #stpaul #minnesota #ballet #balletdancer #ballerinas #dancers #balletdancers #balletdance #mnphotographer #watercolourdancewear #blochdance #photography #theballetprojectdotcom #sigma #canon #pinnacleperformingarts (at Saint Paul, Minnesota)

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Reading? Who does that?! It's summer! Miss Kaia showing how dancers return books at the Saint Paul Library! 📘📙📕📗 Dancer: @kaiaschomburg Photographer: @halodigitalphoto Dress: @herbergers Pointe Shoes: @blochdanceusa Stay tuned for more! To participate in The Ballet Project, DM, visit www.theballetproject.com or find us on Facebook! #dancer #danceproject #dance #dancephotography #ballerinasonig #balletislife #minneapolis #stpaul #minnesota #ballet #balletdancer #ballerinas #dancers #balletdancers #balletdance #mnphotographer #herbergers #blochdance #photography #theballetprojectdotcom #sigma #canon #pinnacleperformingarts (at Saint Paul Public Library)

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Good Thursday Morning! Please join me in wishing The Ballet Project Alumni, Miss Emily T @emtrapp a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! It's been a while, but looking forward to working with her again! Dancer: @emtrapp Photographer: @halodigitalphoto To participate in The Ballet Project, DM, visit www.theballetproject.com or find us on Facebook! #dancer #danceproject #dance #dancephotography #ballerinasonig #balletislife #minneapolis #minnesota #ballet #balletdancer #ballerinas #dancers #balletdancers #balletdance #mnphotographer #photography #theballetprojectdotcom #sigma #canon #metrodancecenter #TBPAlumni (at Minneapolis, Minnesota)