The Debut!

Val's night was awesome! Not only did the scene go off without a hitch, but the audience loved the kids and their clothes!I felt like the nervous "big sister" always proding..."have you gone back stage yet?....have you fit the kids?....shouldn't you be back there?...." all the while thinking how can she be so calm - so in the moment - so in control! It seemed like Val had done this a million times before and I was the "newbie!"

Took every chance I could to move press in her direction. Got our pictures taken for the upcoming Latino mag "Giente Bien" which means "Beautiful People"! Managed to corner Graham from SD Mag to shoot Val in front of her booth. Hopefully both will show up in next month's issues! You just never know...

Here's some shots of "calm Val" before the show.

The clothes waiting to for their debut!

The kids back stage....yes I know, I wasn't suppose to be back there. But you just act like you're an authority and no one questions you! Love it! Had the sense not to use the flash, used ambient light from the stage. These shots are right behind the center stage with the draped backdrop. The kids look calm too! Was I the only one on pins and needles??? Such pros!




And then after the show! Much to be happy about - especially the "flawless walk" down the runway!

Encore! Encore! Val!