Native American Images

Before the Dancing

This beautifully dressed young lady was about to go into the dance, and arranged her braid at the last minute.

Over the Shoulder ~ This cropped version of the Fancy Shawl Dancer shows more details, expecially of the watercolor application, in larger sizes.

At the Pow Wow

This is the second year I have photographed this woman at the pow wow. I love her simple garb and her flowing hair.

Dancer in Lavender

At the pow wow today, I photographed this girl as she was lining up for the fancy shawl dance, talking and laughing with her friends.

A Quiet Moment

At the San Manuel Pow Wow today, I saw this boy in a quiet moment, and captured it. I liked the thoughtful look on his face.

The Dancer

Young dancer Tyrese was just beginning his dance by the creek.

Hoop Dancer

This sweet girl is Kailayne Jensen, one of the native dancer troupe that danced for us in Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, AZ. She and her brother were skilled hoop dancers. I liked this view of Kailayne, framed by the hoops as they came together during the dance.

The Jump

Tyrese was dancing, ribbons flowing, and finally jumped into the air. In this shot both feet were off the ground--a fast shutter speed was needed to capture the moment.

Kailayne

Between dances, young Kailayne breaks into a smile at a corny joke. Sedona, AZ.

Hoop Dancers

Brother and sister hoop dancers, photographed in Sedona, AZ.

Yolanda Reflected

Navajo dancer, Yolanda, sitting by the water of Oak Creek, Oak Creek Canyon, AZ.

Yolanda of the Fancy Shawl

Yolanda, dressed for the Fancy Shawl dance, looking lovely in her sparkle and bright colors.

The Littlest Dancer

This darling young boy was one of the group of artists we photographed in Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, AZ. Halayvi Davis.

At the Ready

This pow wow dancer was lined up for the Grand Entry and ready to head into the dance.