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This might be my last shoot for the year. Life’s been a bit bumpy lately, and I can’t help but wonder if I need a change of scenery. Or maybe even walk away from everything I’ve built just to figure out where I really belong. Or perhaps it’s time to step back and breathe, to see what else is out there. Wherever that version of me is, I hope I find him.

But before I disappear into that journey, I want to share this most recent shoot. Avalon is her real, legal name. And quite a name to carry, as she wears it perfectly. Working with her was a gift. She requires no direction whatsoever. She just flows into poses naturally, shifting from one to another like she can see the finished photo in her mind before I even press the shutter.

What impressed me most was how intuitive she is. She reads the camera, the light, the space, and adjusts herself with this quiet confidence. She knows when to hold a strong gaze, when to soften, and when to bring just enough movement into the frame. Every shot felt intentional without me having to say a word. That kind of synergy doesn’t come around often, and I felt lucky to be there capturing it.

At the same time, I can’t help but feel a guilty knowing I might not get the chance to work with her again anytime soon. Life is pulling me in different directions, and photography, for now, might have to take a backseat. But maybe, when things look brighter and steadier, I’ll give her a call. She deserves to be in front of the camera again, and I’d love to be the one behind it when that happens.

For now, I leave you with these photos to enjoy. If this does end up being my last shoot for a while, I’m glad it was with Avalon. Hopefully, when the time is right, I’ll pick up the camera again. And maybe even see you all on the other side of whatever comes next.