I forgot what it was like to be a tween girl when I started this shoot with then 11 year old Samantha. She wanted to look so pretty and wear makeup and pose in ways that might be just a tad too grown up. I remember how awkward I felt at that age and tried to comply with her wishes without frightening her parents. Samantha is a beautiful girl who was great in front of the camera (even if she did often give me a funny nervous smile).