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These Aren’t Just Portraits. They’re Portals.
Your stories are ancient, rooted in your bones, calling you to remember.

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What I’m passionate about

Stories

The stories we tell ourselves hold power. Not just to change our lives, but to shape how we live them. Stories can help us move intentionally, become more generous, more kind, more awake to pleasure.

When we embody our authorship on purpose, something shifts. We create a kind of vortex that pulls others toward their own becoming. We grow more full. We give more freely. We love more deeply. We listen more carefully.

Intentional authorship begets creativity, pleasure, activism, our best selves, and beautiful memories. Unintentional authorship begets exhaustion, comparison, and allegiance to systems that insist we are not enough. It creates constant striving. Quiet sadness. A life lived slightly outside of ourselves.

I want to help you tell your story from a place of power. From joy. From pleasure. From creativity. Personal work does not always have to be punishing to be profound. It can be playful. It can be artful. It can be embodied.

Your story is already written into your bones. Telling it is my calling.

What will we tell together?

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Narrative  Grounding Portraits

You are told constantly that you are not enough. Not thin enough. Not healed enough. Not successful enough. Narrative Grounding is a space to interrupt that story. This is not about becoming something new; it is about remembering what you already are.

You do not have to smile. You do not have to hide your wrinkles, stretch marks, scars, bruises, teeth, or grief. This is about falling in love with yourself as you exist right now.

Instead of “I need” or “I want,” you ground in “I am.”

You hold the pen to your story. I do not write it for you. But I hold space. I reflect what I see. I create images that reveal your enoughness back to you.

Your story is written on your bones. My work is to give you the space to see it. And a piece of art so that you, and those you love, remember it and live it.

I cannot force you to love yourself. That is your work. But I can stand beside you while you practice.

This is a space to look at yourself and ask: are you brave enough to see how worthy you really are? What aspects of your life could flourish and soar if you do? What heaviness could you release?

Narrative Grounding is not delusion; it is authorship:

the intentional rewriting and embodying of your own enoughness.

    • 30-60 minute consultation

    • Portrait session (no time limit, usually 1-3 hours)

    • Potential Hair or Makeup if needed to enhance the magic of the look, most of my Narrative Grounding clients choose no makeup. 

    • Costumes included in the photoshoot, available for purchase should you desire. 

    • Guided Reveal and Ordering Appointment

  • The Photography Process from start to finish:

    1.Discovery Call

    (Roughly 15 min)

    We begin with a conversation about what draws you in and how you want to feel in your portraits. Together, we create something that feels honest and true to you, whether it unfolds in the studio, your home, or somewhere meaningful.

    2. Consultation

    (30-60min)

    We sit down together, either in person or over Zoom, for your Consultation and talk about how you want your day to unfold and how specifically you want to be photographed. Before our time together, you will receive gentle journaling prompts to explore intention and clarity, these are curated just for you based on our curiosity call.

    These prompts help you:

    • Ground into what you want to see, feel, or reclaim

    • Arrive more present and embodied

    • Shape a session that reflects your authentic self

    Not a writer? No worries. We can talk them out in our session instead. 

    This is a curated, collaborative space shaped by your energy and story.

    Together, we listen for what wants to be seen and co-create the vision for your images.

    We plan out what to wear, location, mood and everything in between. Here we also address any insecurities you might have about your portrait session. 

    3. Portrait session

    (As long as you need-usually 1-3 hours)

    On the day of your session, we gather all the threads of our preparations together. 

    I do not limit the amount of time we spend on the day of your session. There’s time to talk, move, pause, and breathe. It’s not about posing or perfection, but about presence and connection.

    4. Photo Reveal 

    (60-90min)

    You'll see your portraits for the first time at your Reveal and Ordering Appointment, either in person or over video.

    You’ll choose which ones you wish to keep. This is also where you decide whether you want to upgrade to a printed collection. 

    I then hand-edit the images you select, carefully finishing each one to reflect the mood and depth of what we created together.

  • Session Fee: $650 USD

    What’s Included: 

    • 30-60 minute consultation

    • Curated journaling prompts made just for you

    • Portrait session (no time limit, usually 1-3 hours)

    • Potential Hair or Makeup if needed to enhance the magic of the look, most of my Narrative Grounding clients choose no makeup. 

    • Costumes included in the photoshoot, available for purchase should you desire. 

    • Guided Reveal and Ordering Appointment

    Your session fee is applied one hundred percent toward your final selection, and you only purchase what you truly love.

    Complete

    • 20 digital portraits

    • $3,500 USD ($175 per image)

    Signature 

    • 10 digital portraits

    • $ 2,500 USD ($250 per image)

    Essential

    • 5 digital portraits

    • $1,500 USD ($300 per image)

    Add On Options:

    All add ons are optional and guided by what feels supportive and aligned for you. We will talk through possibilities during your consultation and shape the experience together. 

    Hair and makeup
    Professional hair and makeup are available by request for those who desire it, or want fantasy additions. Most of my Narrative Grounding clients choose no makeup.

    Specialty effects and fantasy elements
    For clients imagining something more elaborate, sessions may include options such as smoke bombs, extensive makeup or prosthetics, and custom fantasy costumes created in collaboration with trusted artists. Depending on the depth of your session, the number of costumes, or the complexity of the set/ costume design these elements may be included or applied toward your overall purchase.

    Please note: Full body prosthetics are an additional add on and can sometimes take up to 6 hours to put on. In our curiosity call we check in on what you desire to create and I provide a quote.

    Videography and drone footage
    Available for premium sessions and retreats. Starting at $1000 and going up depending on the scope of what you desire to cover. 

    Grief and ritual support
    Offered in partnership with death doula and rite of passage guide Lana Smithner. This option is designed to gently honor grief, transition, and remembrance and may include custom tea blends with kid friendly options, a post session picnic, a private consultation with Lana and me, ritual support or guided passage meditation, and one printed image. Starting at an additional $1500

    More People?
    Up to two people may participate in a session. After that I provide a quote based on the number of folks and couplings you desire. For poly couples, and families who desire just group shots I do make exceptions depending on the design. 

    Prints: 

    Customized and hand crafted photobooks, prints, and artwork are available for purchase, you can look at my gallery and pricing during your photo viewing. 

    Location: 

    I travel in Chicago Illinois for free and include one location in the session fee.

    You are welcome to add additional spots in one session for two looks or further locations as I love to travel, reach out to me with your desires for a quote.

Book Now

Mythic Embodiment Portraits

Mythic Embodiment is not fantasy for escape; it is authorship through legend. Stories shape you long before you understand why. The anime you loved. The Greek myths. The folklore of your ancestors. The books you devoured as a child. The smut you return to when you want to remember the pleasure that is your birthright. The cosplay you build as a family. These stories tell you who you are capable of becoming before you consciously claim it.

When a legend calls to you, it is not random. It is a mirror. It may show you your gender, your strength, your hunger, your tenderness, your courage. It may remind you how you love, how you fight, how you endure, how you rise. To embody the stories that move you is to remember why they moved you in the first place.

“She needed a hero, so she became one.”

Mythic sessions can draw from your imagination, your childhood favorites, ancestral folklore, anime, Shakespeare, romance, fantasy, or something entirely your own. The source does not matter. The feeling does. When you step into the legend that calls to you and see yourself reflected there, you are not pretending. You are practicing becoming.

What legend calls to you? It does so for a reason.

What will you unlock when you answer?

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  • The Photography Process from start to finish:

    1.Discovery Call

    (Roughly 15 min)

    We begin with a conversation about what draws you in and how you want to feel in your portraits. Together, we create something that feels honest and true to you, whether it unfolds in the studio, your home, or somewhere meaningful.

    2. Consultation

    (30-60min)

    We sit down together, either in person or over Zoom, for your Consultation and talk about how you want your day to unfold and how specifically you want to be photographed. Before our time together, you will receive gentle journaling prompts to explore intention and clarity, these are curated just for you based on our curiosity call.

    These prompts help you:

    • Ground into what you want to see, feel, or reclaim

    • Arrive more present and embodied

    • Shape a session that reflects your authentic self

    Not a writer? No worries. We can talk them out in our session instead. 

    This is a curated, collaborative space shaped by your energy and story.

    Together, we listen for what wants to be seen and co-create the vision for your images.

    We plan out what to wear, location, mood and everything in between. Here we also address any insecurities you might have about your portrait session. 

    3. Portrait session

    (As long as you need-usually 1-3 hours)

    On the day of your session, we gather all the threads of our preparations together. 

    I do not limit the amount of time we spend on the day of your session. There’s time to talk, move, pause, and breathe. It’s not about posing or perfection, but about presence and connection.

    4. Photo Reveal 

    (60-90min)

    You'll see your portraits for the first time at your Reveal and Ordering Appointment, either in person or over video.

    You’ll choose which ones you wish to keep. This is also where you decide whether you want to upgrade to a printed collection. 

    I then hand-edit the images you select, carefully finishing each one to reflect the mood and depth of what we created together.

  • Session Fee: $650 USD

    What’s Included: 

    • 30-60 minute consultation

    • Curated journaling prompts made just for you

    • Portrait session (no time limit, usually 1-3 hours)

    • Potential Hair or Makeup if needed to enhance the magic of the look, most of my Narrative Grounding clients choose no makeup. 

    • Costumes included in the photoshoot, available for purchase should you desire. 

    • Guided Reveal and Ordering Appointment

    Your session fee is applied one hundred percent toward your final selection, and you only purchase what you truly love.

    Complete

    • 20 digital portraits

    • $3,500 USD ($175 per image)

    Signature 

    • 10 digital portraits

    • $ 2,500 USD ($250 per image)

    Essential

    • 5 digital portraits

    • $1,500 USD ($300 per image)

    Add On Options:

    All add ons are optional and guided by what feels supportive and aligned for you. We will talk through possibilities during your consultation and shape the experience together. 

    Hair and makeup
    Professional hair and makeup are available by request for those who desire it, or want fantasy additions. Most of my Narrative Grounding clients choose no makeup.

    Specialty effects and fantasy elements
    For clients imagining something more elaborate, sessions may include options such as smoke bombs, extensive makeup or prosthetics, and custom fantasy costumes created in collaboration with trusted artists. Depending on the depth of your session, the number of costumes, or the complexity of the set/ costume design these elements may be included or applied toward your overall purchase.

    Please note: Full body prosthetics are an additional add on and can sometimes take up to 6 hours to put on. In our curiosity call we check in on what you desire to create and I provide a quote.

    Videography and drone footage
    Available for premium sessions and retreats. Starting at $1000 and going up depending on the scope of what you desire to cover. 

    Grief and ritual support
    Offered in partnership with death doula and rite of passage guide Lana Smithner. This option is designed to gently honor grief, transition, and remembrance and may include custom tea blends with kid friendly options, a post session picnic, a private consultation with Lana and me, ritual support or guided passage meditation, and one printed image. Starting at an additional $1500

    More People?
    Up to two people may participate in a session. After that I provide a quote based on the number of folks and couplings you desire. For poly couples, and families who desire just group shots I do make exceptions depending on the design. 

    Prints: 

    Customized and hand crafted photobooks, prints, and artwork are available for purchase, you can look at my gallery and pricing during your photo viewing. 

    Location: 

    I travel in Chicago Illinois for free and include one location in the session fee.

    You are welcome to add additional spots in one session for two looks or further locations as I love to travel, reach out to me with your desires for a quote.

Book Now

Portraits For Your Love

For Your Love is radical authorship shared. It is the same intentional rewriting and embodying of enoughness, but witnessed in relationship. Love is not one shape. It is kinky, polyamorous, monogamous, queer, fluid, expanding, tender, fierce, devotional. It lives in many forms, and none of them are more legitimate than the others.

You are given many narrow scripts on what love should look like. Who you should hold. What desire is acceptable. What devotion is aloud. What colors, poses, or clothes you can hold when you share your story. This space interrupts those inherited narratives.

Instead of performing love, you author it.

You begin with a conversation, reflection, intention. What kind of love are you growing? What do you want to remember about this season? What does devotion mean to you? What does pleasure mean? What does partnership look like when it feels honest?

Then we build a vision that reflects your love back to you. You step into it together. You embody it. You choose only the images that feel true to your love.

Your love deserves to be seen. Even if it is only ever seen by you and your partner or partners. It deserves to be captured intentionally. It deserves to be authored, not inherited.

What legend calls to your love? It calls because it already lives between you. What will you unlock when you claim it together?

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  • The Photography Process from start to finish:

    1.Discovery Call

    (Roughly 15 min)

    We begin with a conversation about what draws you in and how you want to feel in your portraits. Together, we create something that feels honest and true to you, whether it unfolds in the studio, your home, or somewhere meaningful.

    2. Consultation

    (30-60min)

    We sit down together, either in person or over Zoom, for your Consultation and talk about how you want your day to unfold and how specifically you want to be photographed. Before our time together, you will receive gentle journaling prompts to explore intention and clarity, these are curated just for you based on our curiosity call.

    These prompts help you:

    • Ground into what you want to see, feel, or reclaim

    • Arrive more present and embodied

    • Shape a session that reflects your authentic self

    Not a writer? No worries. We can talk them out in our session instead. 

    This is a curated, collaborative space shaped by your energy and story.

    Together, we listen for what wants to be seen and co-create the vision for your images.

    We plan out what to wear, location, mood and everything in between. Here we also address any insecurities you might have about your portrait session. 

    3. Portrait session

    (As long as you need-usually 1-3 hours)

    On the day of your session, we gather all the threads of our preparations together. 

    I do not limit the amount of time we spend on the day of your session. There’s time to talk, move, pause, and breathe. It’s not about posing or perfection, but about presence and connection.

    4. Photo Reveal 

    (60-90min)

    You'll see your portraits for the first time at your Reveal and Ordering Appointment, either in person or over video.

    You’ll choose which ones you wish to keep. This is also where you decide whether you want to upgrade to a printed collection. 

    I then hand-edit the images you select, carefully finishing each one to reflect the mood and depth of what we created together.

  • Session Fee: $650 USD

    What’s Included: 

    • 30-60 minute consultation

    • Curated journaling prompts made just for you

    • Portrait session (no time limit, usually 1-3 hours)

    • Potential Hair or Makeup if needed to enhance the magic of the look, most of my Narrative Grounding clients choose no makeup. 

    • Costumes included in the photoshoot, available for purchase should you desire. 

    • Guided Reveal and Ordering Appointment

    Your session fee is applied one hundred percent toward your final selection, and you only purchase what you truly love.

    Complete

    • 20 digital portraits

    • $3,500 USD ($175 per image)

    Signature 

    • 10 digital portraits

    • $ 2,500 USD ($250 per image)

    Essential

    • 5 digital portraits

    • $1,500 USD ($300 per image)

    Add On Options:

    All add ons are optional and guided by what feels supportive and aligned for you. We will talk through possibilities during your consultation and shape the experience together. 

    Hair and makeup
    Professional hair and makeup are available by request for those who desire it, or want fantasy additions. Most of my Narrative Grounding clients choose no makeup.

    Specialty effects and fantasy elements
    For clients imagining something more elaborate, sessions may include options such as smoke bombs, extensive makeup or prosthetics, and custom fantasy costumes created in collaboration with trusted artists. Depending on the depth of your session, the number of costumes, or the complexity of the set/ costume design these elements may be included or applied toward your overall purchase.

    Please note: Full body prosthetics are an additional add on and can sometimes take up to 6 hours to put on. In our curiosity call we check in on what you desire to create and I provide a quote.

    Videography and drone footage
    Available for premium sessions and retreats. Starting at $1000 and going up depending on the scope of what you desire to cover. 

    Grief and ritual support
    Offered in partnership with death doula and rite of passage guide Lana Smithner. This option is designed to gently honor grief, transition, and remembrance and may include custom tea blends with kid friendly options, a post session picnic, a private consultation with Lana and me, ritual support or guided passage meditation, and one printed image. Starting at an additional $1500

    More People?
    Up to two people may participate in a session. After that I provide a quote based on the number of folks and couplings you desire. For poly couples, and families who desire just group shots I do make exceptions depending on the design. 

    Prints: 

    Customized and hand crafted photobooks, prints, and artwork are available for purchase, you can look at my gallery and pricing during your photo viewing. 

    Location: 

    I travel in Chicago Illinois for free and include one location in the session fee.

    You are welcome to add additional spots in one session for two looks or further locations as I love to travel, reach out to me with your desires for a quote.

Book Now

Travel Portraits

Does authorship through movement call to you? In many myths, the hero must leave home to see clearly. To gain perspective. To become. Sometimes leaving is called “running away,” but more often it is answering a call.

Is a place calling to you? Have you heard it whispered? Does it keep returning in conversation, in dreams, in longing? Sometimes growth begins the moment you listen and go.

You do not need all the details yet. You do not need the full plan. You only need the pull.

We travel together with intention. We write. We reflect. We notice what shifts in you when you are no longer surrounded by the familiar. Travel sheds old skins. It creates space for something new to emerge.

The images and words we create become anchors for who you became there. So the lesson is not lost when you return home. So you come back changed on purpose. A hero returned, not a hero forgotten.

Imagine the power that comes from listening to yourself. From taking the step. Will you return more present? More clear? More alive? Only the adventure will tell you.

Let’s go. Let’s listen.

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  • The Photography Process from start to finish:

    1.Discovery Call

    (Roughly 15 min)

    We begin with a conversation about what draws you in and how you want to feel in your portraits. Together, we create something that feels honest and true to you, whether it unfolds in the studio, your home, or somewhere meaningful.

    2. Consultation

    (30-60min)

    We sit down together, either in person or over Zoom, for your Consultation and talk about how you want your day to unfold and how specifically you want to be photographed. Before our time together, you will receive gentle journaling prompts to explore intention and clarity, these are curated just for you based on our curiosity call.

    These prompts help you:

    • Ground into what you want to see, feel, or reclaim

    • Arrive more present and embodied

    • Shape a session that reflects your authentic self

    Not a writer? No worries. We can talk them out in our session instead. 

    This is a curated, collaborative space shaped by your energy and story.

    Together, we listen for what wants to be seen and co-create the vision for your images.

    We plan out what to wear, location, mood and everything in between. Here we also address any insecurities you might have about your portrait session. 

    3. Portrait session

    (As long as you need-usually 1-3 hours)

    On the day of your session, we gather all the threads of our preparations together. 

    I do not limit the amount of time we spend on the day of your session. There’s time to talk, move, pause, and breathe. It’s not about posing or perfection, but about presence and connection.

    4. Photo Reveal 

    (60-90min)

    You'll see your portraits for the first time at your Reveal and Ordering Appointment, either in person or over video.

    You’ll choose which ones you wish to keep. This is also where you decide whether you want to upgrade to a printed collection. 

    I then hand-edit the images you select, carefully finishing each one to reflect the mood and depth of what we created together.

  • Session Fee: $650 USD

    What’s Included: 

    • 30-60 minute consultation

    • Curated journaling prompts made just for you

    • Portrait session (no time limit, usually 1-3 hours)

    • Potential Hair or Makeup if needed to enhance the magic of the look, most of my Narrative Grounding clients choose no makeup. 

    • Costumes included in the photoshoot, available for purchase should you desire. 

    • Guided Reveal and Ordering Appointment

    Your session fee is applied one hundred percent toward your final selection, and you only purchase what you truly love.

    Complete

    • 20 digital portraits

    • $3,500 USD ($175 per image)

    Signature 

    • 10 digital portraits

    • $ 2,500 USD ($250 per image)

    Essential

    • 5 digital portraits

    • $1,500 USD ($300 per image)

    Add On Options:

    All add ons are optional and guided by what feels supportive and aligned for you. We will talk through possibilities during your consultation and shape the experience together. 

    Hair and makeup
    Professional hair and makeup are available by request for those who desire it, or want fantasy additions. Most of my Narrative Grounding clients choose no makeup.

    Specialty effects and fantasy elements
    For clients imagining something more elaborate, sessions may include options such as smoke bombs, extensive makeup or prosthetics, and custom fantasy costumes created in collaboration with trusted artists. Depending on the depth of your session, the number of costumes, or the complexity of the set/ costume design these elements may be included or applied toward your overall purchase.

    Please note: Full body prosthetics are an additional add on and can sometimes take up to 6 hours to put on. In our curiosity call we check in on what you desire to create and I provide a quote.

    Videography and drone footage
    Available for premium sessions and retreats. Starting at $1000 and going up depending on the scope of what you desire to cover. 

    Grief and ritual support
    Offered in partnership with death doula and rite of passage guide Lana Smithner. This option is designed to gently honor grief, transition, and remembrance and may include custom tea blends with kid friendly options, a post session picnic, a private consultation with Lana and me, ritual support or guided passage meditation, and one printed image. Starting at an additional $1500

    More People?
    Up to two people may participate in a session. After that I provide a quote based on the number of folks and couplings you desire. For poly couples, and families who desire just group shots I do make exceptions depending on the design. 

    Prints: 

    Customized and hand crafted photobooks, prints, and artwork are available for purchase, you can look at my gallery and pricing during your photo viewing. 

    Location: 

    I travel in Chicago Illinois for free and include one location in the session fee.

    You are welcome to add additional spots in one session for two looks or further locations as I love to travel, reach out to me with your desires for a quote.

Book Now

process

Learn about my

Step 01

Curiosity Call

We begin with a 15 min curiosity call.

This is a space to:

  • Share what’s drawing you to this experience

  • Answer any questions you may have

  • Make sure we’re a good fit

Book a Curiosity Call

Step 02

Consultation

Before our time together, you will receive gentle journaling prompts to explore intention and clarity, these are curated just for you based on our curiosity call. Not a writer? No worries, we can talk them out on the call live.

These prompts help you:

  • Ground into what you want to see, feel, or reclaim

  • Arrive more present and embodied

  • Shape a session that reflects your authentic self

There is no “right” way to respond.
You might meet the prompts through:

  • Words

  • Images

  • Movement

  • Or simply presence

This is a curated, collaborative space shaped by your energy and story.
Together, we listen for what wants to be seen and co-create the vision for your images.

Step 03

Session and Selection

Your photography experience is spacious, guided, and supportive. Curated specifically to you and your story.

  • Sessions may take place in the studio or at a location of your choice.

  • Locations within Illinois are included, with out-of-state locations available for an additional cost.

  • Throughout the session, you’ll be gently guided, with room for play, rest, and adjust as needed.

After the session, we’ll review everything we created together.

This is a space to:

  • See your images

  • Choose what truly resonates

  • Purchase only the photographs you love

  • Your booking fee goes fully toward any image or collection you choose. There is no pressure to purchase beyond what feels right.

Commonly Asked Questions

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  • I do have wonderful professional artists I can bring in by request, especially if you are imagining something more complex or fantasy inspired, such as anime inspired looks, Frankenstein style characters, or other imaginative transformations.

    That said, my passion is photographing you. The part of you and your story you wish to remember. For narrative work, hair and makeup are often not needed, and many sessions are intentionally a come as you are experience.

    If there is something you feel unsure about showing, we will talk about it during your consultation. I listen closely to what you wish to express, and we go from there.

  • No. You do not need to lose weight, and you do not need to know how to pose.

    I am skilled at listening to you and your body and finding shapes that flatter you exactly as you are right now. Loving yourself and your image is work that only you can do, and I know our world does not make that easy.

    What I can do is see you. Truly. I love people, and I love their stories. That is not a platitude. It is my passion and my strength to notice beauty, honesty, and power in you, no matter your age, weight, gender, or how many wrinkles you have.

    I listen carefully, and I reflect back what I see through my lens.

    If you are unsure, let’s talk. Fill out the form below and I’ll reach out to connect.

  • As long as you need. Every session is different. Most sessions range from 1.5 to 3 hours.

  • My favorite sessions are the ones that are meaningful to you.

    We may create a world together in my studio located in Evanston, Illinois, or travel outdoors to connect with the earth. Sessions can also take place in your home or at a location that holds personal meaning for you.

    Locations within Illinois are included. I do travel as well. Please see my travel page for more details.

  • How much can I expect to spend?

    Some clients choose to spend $650, while most invest in larger collections. Most clients spend between $2,500 and $10,000, depending on what they wish to create. Please see my pricing under each offering to see a more detailed breakdown.

  • Here is my honest answer. I do not believe in being unphotogenic.

    A camera reflects how we feel in our body and in the space in that moment. When someone feels uncomfortable or unsure, the camera often shows that. This is not a flaw. It is information.

    I am a professional storyteller, trauma informed yoga educator, and space holder. I listen closely to you and to your body. Together, we create shapes, movement, and stillness that are true to you in the moment. If there is something you tend to do in photos that you do not love, we look at it together and adjust. I have the tools and the awareness to do that.

    The truth is this. You are not unphotogenic. You may just not have been photographed by someone who understands the nervous system and knows how to respond to what you are experiencing in real time.

    This work does ask something of you. It requires openness and a willingness to try. It is a two way dance. If that feels aligned and this work calls to you, I can hold this space with you.

  • You are always welcome to come exactly as you are. Many sessions are intentionally simple and grounded. That said, there are optional enhancements available if they support the story you want to tell.

    Hair and makeup
    Professional hair and makeup are available by request for those who desire it, or want fantasy additions.

    Specialty effects and fantasy elements
    For clients imagining something more elaborate, sessions may include options such as smoke bombs, extensive makeup or prosthetics, and custom fantasy costumes created in collaboration with trusted artists. Depending on the depth of your session, the number of costumes, or the complexity of the set, these elements may be included or applied toward your overall purchase.

    Videography and drone footage
    Available for premium sessions and retreats.

    Grief and ritual support
    Offered in partnership with death doula and rite of passage guide Lana Smithner. This option is designed to gently honor grief, transition, and remembrance and may include custom tea blends with kid friendly options, a post session picnic, a private consultation with Lana and me, ritual support or guided passage meditation, and one printed image.

    Additional options
    Up to two people may participate in a session. Additional outfits, people, or locations can be added. Customized and hand crafted photobooks, prints, and artwork are available for purchase.

    All add ons are optional and guided by what feels supportive and aligned for you. We will talk through possibilities during your consultation and shape the experience together.

  • One additional person may be included in your session fee if you wish to be photographed together.

    For larger families or group experiences, I create custom pricing based on the scope of the session. Please reach out for a quote.

    If you would like to bring someone along for support rather than to be photographed, I generally recommend keeping the space between just the two of us. This helps maintain a soft, open environment without additional outside voices.

  • I focus on narrative portraiture rather than traditional event coverage.

    I do enjoy photographing elopements, polycules, fantasy or themed gatherings, LARP weekends among friends, and non traditional family or lover sessions. I also offer portrait style booths at select events, creating individual portraits and one group image rather than full event coverage.

    For the most part, traditional weddings or events that require documenting an entire timeline are not where my work lives. My focus is on intentional portrait experiences between chosen loved ones and people sharing stories they care about together.

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