Up next is one of our diamond dancers, Grace Vannatta. When her parents named her Grace, they must have known she’d live up to her name…when she’s dancing graceful is a perfect word to describe it. Grace has been dancing for over 11 years now, with 5 of those years being on the competition team.  At […]

Next up is Gracia Tong! Gracia has been donning her dancing shoes for 4 years and competing for the last 2 years. Her confidence on the stage shows, and she is always encouraging and cheering on her teammates! Other activities she enjoys are 4-H and student council. Gracia loves to keep her friends cracking up […]

I would like to introduce you all to Emma Tong. She has been in dance for 5 years and on the competition team for 4 of those years. Emma shines when she is dancing in a musical theatre routine; she emulates her characters so well that they come alive on the stage! She keeps herself […]

Our next dancer spotlight features Jurni Holte. She has been in dance for 8 years and part of the competition team for the last 4 years. Jurni’s calming presence will fill a leadership role on the stage next year as a senior.  Even though she has a quiet demeanor, when she steps onto the dance […]

Today’s spotlight is on Victoria Tanner, or Tori. Tori was our lone senior this year and even though she graduated last weekend, she will remain a part of the Kay Michael Lee family as an instructor this fall. The girls have always looked up to Tori and are thrilled she will be able to share […]

Last night, I took the eleven Kay Michael Lee 2016-2017 competition girls on a photo shoot to celebrate the completion of another year of dance. I collaborated with Megan Wold, another photographer and dance mom in Williston. We had an amazing time with the girls.  The weather wasn’t cooperating and the wind was gusting and […]

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23I met Kenyatta while we were building our house, and we became fast friends.  I always look forward to catching up with her and talking about our families. The love she has for her family emanates from her as naturally as the warmth from the […]

The most precious jewels you’ll ever have around your neck are the arms of your children.One of my favorite parts of being a photographer is the fact that I get to capture a moment in time for my clients–something they can look back on years down the road, bringing them right back to that time […]

You are my sun, my moon, and all of my stars. ~ E. E. CummingsNature’s canvas in the fall is so rich and vibrant and ever-changing, so I was excited that Billie wanted to find a place with trees to capture her family memories. After having to cancel our original session due to rain, we […]

 The best thing about the future is that is comes one day at a time. ~Abraham LincolnA person’s senior year of high school holds so many exciting, yet uncertain, times. From college applications to senior pictures to senior prom and graduation, the moments turn to memories in a blink of an eye, and the “real […]