Hello there! This is where you get to snoop around, hear my thoughts and get some insight on shoots. I am notoriously bad about posting but keep me motivated with feedback and I will try to post more often! My hope is that it makes you more connected in some way to my work.

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How Often Should You Have Branding Photos Taken?

You’ve launched your business, your website looks sharp, and your social feeds are finally reflecting your vibe and value. But here’s the thing, your brand isn’t a one-and-done. It evolves. And your branding photography? It should evolve with it.

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How Much Should You Expect to Pay for a Branding Photo Session?

Branding portraiture involves capturing a collection of images designed to tell your brand story. They must be elevated, intentional, and infused with personality. This type of photo session is not a one-and-done headshot, nor is it a lifestyle portrait session.

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Why You Should Not Put Off That Photoshoot

We get it, life is busy. Between work, family, and everything in between, scheduling a photoshoot or boudoir session might feel like a “someday” kind of thing.

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What to Know About Posing Before Your Photoshoot

If the thought of posing for the camera makes you feel stiff, awkward, or suddenly hyper-aware of your hands, welcome to the club. We put immense (sometimes unnecessarily immense) pressure on ourselves to make things perfect.

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How Often Should You Have Headshots Taken?

Your professional headshot needs to be more than just a polished photo. It must look like you, feel like you, and speak volumes about you all without saying a single word. Why?

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What's the Difference Between Branding Portraiture and Headshots

At first glance, branding portraits and headshots might seem interchangeable — they both involve head-turning professional images of you. But, they serve different purposes and tell different kinds of stories. Understanding the difference can help you choose the right session for your needs (or decide if you need to do both!).

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What to Expect in a Boudoir Photo Session

Boudoir is all about confidence. It’s about your beauty, your strength—yes, even your flaws. The experience itself is empowering in a way that so many women never imagined it could be, and it’s all designed to celebrate you. All of you.

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What to Expect in a Headshot Photo Session

First impressions last – especially in the business world. If anyone ever told you otherwise, well, they probably don’t have your best interests at heart. Yep, I said it.

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Unseen No More: The Magic of Midlife Visibility

I realized that day that no matter what I did right as a mom, I would always be judged by what others thought I did wrong. And since I can’t please everyone, I might as well, not give a damn and do ME.

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She came in from out-of- town and left a changed woman…

Reading her review, I realized how much a photoshoot has 3 stories, I really loved reading hers. Her perspective of the photoshoot and the profound transformation and connection she felt within herself and her body. It reminds me of WHY I do this! She let go, trusted me through the entire process and we really did create magic

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