Bellus Photography by Paige Henderson

06/19/2026

Some photographs document a performance.
Others capture a feeling.
This one is a favorite.

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https://gallery.bellus.photography/2026northshoreacademyofdancerecitalphotos/

06/19/2026

One of the reasons I love portrait photography so much is that every image starts with a conversation, an idea, a vision.

Behind the photo are stories about careers built, challenges overcome, lessons learned, and the people we become along the way. The finished photograph is the visible culmination of years of hard work, of sacrificing, of becoming.

It was an honor to have my shoot with Jennifer Cortes-Johnson featured in WE Social Magazine. Seeing the images paired with her story is a reminder of the passion and drive to create.

Because the goal has never been just a photograph.

It's recognition. A mind-set shift from "I'm going to stay small, to I need to be seen, to recognize that I have become."

06/19/2026

The Northshore Academy of Dance recital gallery is now online!

This year, I had the opportunity to photograph the recital performances for the first time, and it was such a joy to capture the energy, artistry, and excitement that filled the stage all weekend long.

As a gift to the dancers and their families, the gallery is available to view and download at no charge. (Prints are available if you prefer to order a physical copy but there no obligation)

📸 View the gallery here:
https://gallery.bellus.photography/2026northshoreacademyofdancerecitalphotos/

Congratulations to all of the dancers, instructors, and families on a wonderful recital season. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it.

Feel free to tag your dancers, share your favorites, and enjoy!
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Photo collection by Bellus Photography

06/18/2026

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06/12/2026

There is something special about photographing young people standing on the edge of what's next. These two beauties are sisters and were a dream to work with! Kids today are amazingly mature and self-aware at such a young age.

Different journeys, different goals, but the same spark of possibility.

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06/10/2026

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06/09/2026

📷 Most of my clients come in to the studio thinking the session is about looking good, about just a photograph.
I believe there is more to it. It's about finally seeing yourself the way other people already do.

That's the moment I wait for in every session.

It's never the same twice. Every client is unique. Every client is amazing and special. I believe it is my job to find their special, their unique. The something that makes them who they are.

06/08/2026

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳: “Professional means blending in.”
I've been exploring the idea of shifting beliefs because our beliefs quietly shape the decisions we make every day. They influence how we show up, what opportunities we pursue, what risks we take, and sometimes, what we talk ourselves out of before we even begin.

The interesting thing about beliefs is that many of them aren't facts at all. They're stories we've repeated so often that they begin to feel true.

One belief I see often—especially among professionals—is the idea that being professional means blending in. Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught that being professional meant being careful.

Careful with our opinions. Careful with our personality. Careful not to stand out too much.

The result?

A sea of people trying so hard to look professional that they become forgettable. But the leaders, business owners, and professionals who make the greatest impact aren't usually the ones who blend in. They're the ones who are clear about who they are.

Professionalism isn't about becoming generic. It's about showing up with consistency, integrity, confidence, and a clear sense of self. You don't have to be loud. You don't have to be flashy. You don't have to perform.

𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯.

The goal is to be recognizably you.

05/30/2026

📷 Am I a photographer or am I an observer of human nature?

I was introduced to the concept of a "thought leader" by a random post recently (and honestly can't remember where). The idea caught my attention—not because of the title itself, but because it made me think about what happens when someone becomes deeply immersed in a subject they care about.

As I was building a newsletter for Bellus this week, I found myself reflecting on my own work.

For years, I assumed my job was to create photographs. And while that's certainly true, photography is only part of what I do.

After decades behind the camera, I've spent thousands of hours listening to people talk about confidence, aging, reinvention, personal style, success, self-doubt, and the stories they tell themselves.

I've watched people walk into a session convinced they aren't photogenic and leave seeing themselves differently.

I've photographed executives stepping into new roles, business owners taking risks, women embracing a new season of life, and dancers learning courage one performance at a time.

The longer I do this work, the more I realize that photography has given me a front-row seat to human nature.

The camera may be the tool, but people have always been the subject.

Perhaps that's why I've felt inspired lately to share more than photographs. To share observations, ideas, and le

I'm still a photographer.

I just have a few things to say, too.