This magical group of women recently booked a spicy selfie class with me and we had the most fun! Their laughter, and encouragement of each other, was just such a treat to be a part of!
WHAT DOES A SPICY SELFIE CLASS ENTAIL, YOU MIGHT ASK? I’VE GOT THE ANSWERS!
During your class with me you will….
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When we don't regularly see ourselves, especially through kind eyes, we forget what we look like currently. Then when we see an older photo of us, we instantly notice all the differences. We begin comparing ourselves and how our body looks now with how we used to look. We stop wanting to be in photos because we don't want to be reminded of that. We stop looking in the mirror as much. Our mindset shifts and we start internalizing all of our perceived flaws. BUT, we can slowly shift this and reassure ourselves that we are safe and it is ok and natural to change, and our bodies will... because how could you go through this life and all the adventures, love, grief, and evolution without our bodies changing along with us? It's the nature of being alive.
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This bombshell of a human is a dear friend of mine, and she recently came into the studio to be my muse for the day! I just love the art we created together! I love how fiery and bold these are, while still having fine art elements to them, as well as softness and empowerment.
Capturing someone unapologetically embodying themselves is something so powerful, and I’m continuously in awe of witnessing it.
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This beautiful human booked a boudoir session with me recently, and one of the inspirations for having a session came from the advice of the fabulous Moira Rose on Schitts Creek. This wise woman said:
“Take a thousand, naked pictures of yourself now. You may currently think, "Oh, I'm too spooky." Or, "Nobody wants to see these tiny boobies." But, believe me, one day you will look at those photos with much kinder eyes and say, "Dear God, I was a beautiful thing!"
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Radical self-love is something that I’m always a proponent of, however it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed or even inadequate when trying to embrace this concept fully. The journey to self-love can indeed feel like a monumental task at times, leaving many of us wondering if there's an alternative route to self-acceptance. When self-love feels too big or insurmountable, you can try self-kindness instead!
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A bridal boudoir session is not just a photoshoot; it's a celebration of your individuality, a declaration of self-love, and a testament to the connection you and your soon-to-be spouse share. By embracing empowerment through vulnerability, you're not only gifting your partner with a beautiful set of photographs but you are also gifting yourself with a deeper understanding of your own sensuality, strength, and self-worth!
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Just as flowers bring joy and inspiration to the world, individuals who have bloomed into their own unique beauty can have a profound impact on those around them. We can inspire others through our authenticity, resilience, and the way we embrace our individuality. Our blossoming serves as a reminder that each person has their own journey, their own gifts, and their own path to traverse. This group empowerment session around these ideas was absolutely magical!
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Let's talk about finding joy in the beautiful vessel that carries us through life – our bodies! It's so easy to get caught up in comparing ourselves to the past or chasing after an idealized version of who we used to be. I’ve done this my whole life - comparing myself and my body now to past (younger/thiner/etc) versions of it. But you know what? Right here, right now, is where our true power lies – in the present moment! I’m so ready to break that cycle, and I hope you are too.
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Stephanie recently came into the studio to create some art with me, and my goodness it was creatively energizing. Our inspirations were a rosy and glowy soft aesthetic, and then we threw some 70s vibes in at one point for good measure! I just loved the unique vibes we created! So. Much. Fun.
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When browsing through a flea market, we often stumble upon hidden treasures. Among the jumble of knick-knacks and trinkets, we sometimes come across items that catch our eye, items we previously overlooked and dismissed as ordinary. However, it is only when we witness the exorbitant price tag attached to these seemingly insignificant objects that we begin to question their true worth. This intriguing phenomenon can serve as a powerful metaphor for our perception of body image and self-worth. By observing how others value themselves, we can find the courage to embrace our own worth and stop diminishing it.
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The journey of finding self love and self-acceptance is definitely not always easy, and can at times seem insurmountable, but it can lead to feeling safe, comfortable, and empowered in your own skin. We all deserve to feel fully ourselves, and loved and accepted for exactly who we are, right here and right now.
I encourage myself to consciously choose to focus on the things I love about myself. For instance, I love the way my body moves when I spend time with it, the way it feels when I'm dancing, the way it allows me to experience the world around me. So I leaned into that for this self portrait session. Just spending time with myself in my studio and experiencing what emotions came up, and what felt good.
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I had such a wonderful time working with Beth at her boudoir session. (And it was my first session in my new studio!!) As we chatted about her session, I asked her how she wanted to feel during her session, and when she looks at her photos. She said she wanted to feel joyful, confidant, and beautiful in her own body exactly as it is right now. We led with these feelings and intentions and embraced them throughout her session. I loved seeing Beth lean into these emotions, and embrace the full experience!
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We all do it. You know that feeling, when you're looking at a photo of yourself and you instantly start to zoom in to see all the little details of the image. When we do this we're typically not looking for the good things, but rather the things in which we feel most uncomfortable about with ourselves.
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I absolutely loved this recent portrait session where I had the pleasure of photographing a fellow artist in my studio. I feel that there is a nature of vulnerable intimacy within these photos - and with strength, softness, light, and dark, all mixed together. We are all of us a mix of these things, and I think that when those can be seen in photographs, that it can lead to a feeling of human connection. Which I feel is one of the coolest aspects of photography! I’m so thankful for the trust that folks give to me in order to make portraits like these. It feels like such a gift to see and photograph your full, complex, inherently beautiful self!
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I've been working with this babe since I first started photography (a little over 12 years ago!) and it's been so fun to see how we've both grown over the years. We’ve done shoots of all kinds in so many places over the years, but we finally had a chance to shoot at my studio together for the first time, and it felt so good to create these boudoir and fine art portraits with her again! I love being able to explore multiple looks and vibes within a session, and it was so fun to just get in flow with each other and see what came out of it. I’m really so in love with these images!
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I want your photos to represent you, as the work of art that you are. And in that sense, we are co-creators. Unless I’m shooting myself, or still life, I can’t create this art without you. YOU are the essential component . You are vital. You are worthy of being seen. You are worthy of seeing yourself in all of your artful splendor. No matter where you are in your relationship to yourself and your body, know that you are worthy of love and admiration exactly where you are in the present.
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Each and every one of the incredible humans I’ve had the chance to meet and work with this year has taught me something. Each time someone trusts me to capture special moments for them, to be there during vulnerable experiences, to see them in their truth, and to celebrate themselves exactly where they are – is such a powerful gift.
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The main body image hang-ups that I've encountered with folks, and with myself, are so often around bellies. We hold so much power and strength in this area, yet we relentlessly tell it it's not "good" because it doesn't look a certain way. But here's a reminder : bellies aren't good or bad...they are simply bellies. Your belly doesn't hold moral worth, the way it looks doesn't make you a good or bad person, it doesn't make you more or less capable of experiencing desire or pleasure simply because of how it looks, and it definitely is not worthy of the shame that we so often carry around it.
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Take a moment and think about what you've been taught to feel about your body. If uplifting and empowering messaging doesn't immediately come to mind- know that you are not alone. We are taught, from so many sources, the opposite messaging. That our bodies are shameful and in need of constant "fixing," that they aren't worthy of love and desire if they don't fit society's ideal beauty mold. When was the last time you gave yourself the opportunity to just be where you are? To not try and fix what society tells you are flaws, and instead see yourself and your body for the magically unique being that you are? Right here. Right now. How would that feel?
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