tween confidence: on and off the court

When my son was seven, he wanted to be an American Ninja Warrior. He watched the show religiously. Took classes at a local gym. We even installed equipment in our basement. His passion was INTENSE for several years.

And then one day… poof. Ninja dreams out. Tennis racket in.

That’s the thing about the tween years — conviction runs deep, even if it doesn’t last forever.

And what I'm learning (as a mom, and as a photographer), is that if we don’t document these passions while they’re unfolding, we don't just risk a lost memory. We miss proof of the special little people they were becoming.

That’s exactly why I created the Little Legends photo experience — to celebrate passion, confidence, and imagination during this beautifully (and sometimes) overlooked stage of childhood. 

And this 9-year-old baller? He’s a perfect example of why this age matters.