As an artist, I am always trying to tell a story. I am an observer. I love movement. I have been photographing professionally for over ten years and have always loved the one on one sessions, particularly with women. I love being a part of their journey and helping to tell THEIR story.
The Shift.
Recently, things have been shifting into something new. I had an experience with a dear friend and client that sparked my soul in ways that I wasn't anticipating. It was real. It was raw. We were vulnerable. She wanted to fully embrace her insecurities. Her message to me spoke so deeply.
"I'd like to do a realistic boudoir shoot. It's hard for me-but I feel like I want to emphasize my imperfections. I have stretch marks all over my stomach and thighs that have bothered me in the past but don't seem to anymore."
Internally I was already invested. She is such a beautiful soul and I was thrilled that we were going to reach a new level together. The session happened and honestly, I was not prepared for what that it was going to do to me. The energy was palpable. It was radiating through us both.
A New Direction.
During the week, I couldn't shake this feeling that I was being called to explore this a little deeper. I couldn't stop thinking about how the session made me feel and how it made her feel AND SHE HADN'T EVEN SEEN THE PHOTOS! I wanted more. I had to dive in.
The Truth.
I struggle with doing things on my own. I'm an introvert. I over-think. I'm a perfectionist. I don't like being seen. I hide behind my camera.
In the spirit of being vulnerable, I decided it was time for me to stop hiding and put myself out there. So, here we are. A business that IS me. Perfectly imperfect. A space that is safe to talk about real shit. A space where we can create beautiful art together. A space where you can be unapologetically you and I can be unapologetically me. Let's empower each-other. Let's do the scary thing. Let's forget about what society says is beautiful. Let's overcome the fear and be honest about who we are.