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ABOUT ME

Most of my work is about the connection between two people.
These sessions are about the connection with yourself.
Who you are when you let someone actually see you.

A portrait of identity. That is what these sessions are.

The burlesque performer who wants images that match the size of who she is on stage.
The artist mid-becoming, not quite arrived but fully themselves right now.
The mother who wants to be photographed not as someone’s mom, but as a whole person. The gender fluid creative with a vision that has been waiting for the right set of eyes.

You are the main character.

You can bring your kids, your pets, your tools, your props, your whole world. But the camera is always looking for you. Your energy. Your soul. Who you are when someone is actually paying attention. These sessions can become anything. An identity-forward boudoir session. A maternity session that is really about you, not just your belly. A conceptual art project. A simple portrait that finally gets you right.

If you have a vision, even a half-formed one, reach out. These projects are custom by nature. We talk about what you want to make, where, how long, what it means. Something that has been living in your head for a long time, or something we build together from scratch.
The only requirement: you have to care about it.

Pricing note

Custom pricing based on scope. Reach out with your concept and we'll build something from there.

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