The pose

I didn't realise how long I'd left her in this position while I move lights and refocused and framed. It wasn't until she shrieked "cramp" through gritted teeth, I knew it was now or never!

I laughed and called her a wimp and told her she should have taken my advice and warmed up properly, then she said to truly understand the movement of the body I should put myself in her position and hold it. So I took on that challenge, I learned ;

1) don't get a dancer to hold out an uncomfortable pose

2) don't try ballet if your 34 and 2 stone overweight

3) don't compete with a 24 year old dancer!

Oh the giggles from this shoot, a second photographer would have been in their element!!