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!"
Read MoreThis beautiful human reached out to me recently to book a session to creatively explore and express her struggles with mental illness. We collaborated to find ways to visually express the feelings she carries. I'm so thankful for her trust in me through the process, and I’m so in love with the art we created.
Read MoreRadical 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!
Read MoreA 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!
Read MoreLet'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.
Read MoreStephanie 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreI 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!
Read MoreI had the pleasure recently of capturing some portraits for author Avalon Griffin as she prepared to release her new book Unbound by Shadows - which is now available! Unbound by Shadows is the first in a fated-mates series that blends paranormal romance and fantasy in a setting rooted in urban mythology. I can’t wait to read it myself! It was so wonderful working with Avalon on these portraits, and I love the variety of looks we captured!
Read MoreI 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!
Read MoreI'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!
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreEach 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.
Read MoreTake 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?
Read MoreThe inspiration for this creative session was simply all things yellow! Once we landed on yellow as a theme, we went on a hunt for all things yellow, brought them all up to a rooftop, played with the wind and golden sunshine, and had so much fun! Even though we are going into darker winter months, this shoot brought back all the fun and warmth of summer!
Read MoreWhen Stephanie reached out to me about photographing her surprise proposal to her girlfriend Miranda, I was so down! And then she said she was planning to do it with a flash mob - ummmm…..YES. I was so excited and couldn’t wait to play secret agent with her! We set it up to where Miranda thought we were simply doing a couples session while they were visiting Nashville, but it ended up being so much more than that!
Read MoreThis group empowerment shoot was all about unleashing your wild nature, and it was so magical to see that happen with these beautiful humans! Everyone had so much fun experimenting with fun looks, spending time with each other, and celebrating our wildness! I’m so so thankful to have the opportunity to bring folks together in this way, and to see them fall a little more in love with themselves, and step into their power, throughout the experience.
Read MoreWe are all multifaceted creatures, and I believe each aspect of ourselves deserves to be celebrated! And the cool thing is - even when those parts of ourselves are seemingly at odds with each other, there is unique power within each of them! That’s something I absolutely love being able photograph and witness. I never want to put your into a “one size fits all” box - your session is about YOU. Want some neon lights and edgy vibes? Let’s do it. Wanna rock a jacket instead of only lingerie? Hell yes! Want to embrace your softness and feminine energy as well? Let’s make that happen too! Don’t be afraid to embrace your unique magic!
Read MoreThis proposal session was so fun and romantic! Ben and Amarilys were such a joyful couple to work with. We wandered around downtown Nashville to some of my favorite photography spots, and then made our way to the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge, where Ben proposed to Amarilys with the skyline behind them. It was such a beautiful moment to witness, and I’m just so happy I got to capture it!
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