On a rainy day in August, Micah and I embarked on creating a one person tea party in the park near my house. Featuring an iconic Selkie puff dress, Micah made some friends with the local wildlife and slayed this session.

Just a bunch of self portraits inspired by Loie Fuller 6.25

When Marcella applied for my Dig Deep model call last year we were excited to explore Empowerment 2.0 - as a past client, she had already had the traditional boudoir experience, so it was a great opportunity for her to explore the next level and see herself as the stunning, lovely human she is.

I am in love with all things pastel, floral, and princessy these days, so I convinced my lovely client Sam to join me outside for a fun filled afternoon at Assiniboine Forest!

I have been waiting to get my backdrops outside, but every time I tried the prairie winds would get in the way! Well, with the help of some friends and a glorious sunny day, we were able to create some magic outdoors!

So, you help people fall in love with themselves, eh? Here’s why that might be harmful to you and your clients.

The Universe Decides cards brought us to a church parking lot with a little forest overlooking a river and a pond! Thanks to Avery Francis for the glorious flowers left over from our flower mini sessions!

A list of equipment to help you get started on your self portrait journey.

I asked Micah if she wanted to be a princess for a few hours. We put her in one my Mr. Pretty dresses and headed over to the Trappist Monastery Ruins in St. Norbert to frolick. We had some epic clouds and beautiful wind as we created this gorgeous fairytale.

Self portraits taken on 6.8

When Natalie came in for her session, I underestimated just how much joy she would bring to the studio. We moved soooo much and captured so many glorious images of this goddess I can’t wait to share!

Photoshoots are stressful enough, but removing your clients autonomy during a session has the ability to really thwart our intended outcome of empowerment and confidence building. Here are 3 ways to improve autonomy in your client sessions.

Yesterday Attieh and I headed up to the top of the parkade at the Forks to create some magic inspired by a red hat and old Marlboro ads.

Seeing oneself through curious and compassionate eyes is a journey worth pursuing.

I am sharing one of my favorite self coaching phrases to help you work through some of your thoughts and get past the Top Level of Thinking!

Miss T and I connected at a boudoir summer camp a few years ago and when I asked if I could photograph her, she said yes!

Self portrait photo dump: The day I got my vintage floral chair from FB marketplace!

The heat is here and your insecurities may be popping up - but I promise you - WATER DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THE WAY YOUR BODY LOOKS/IS! She simply wants to support you!

The number one excuse I hear about not doing a session is the fact that people have to lose weight - so you asked, and I listened! Here are 7 Step to help you lose weight before your photo shoot!!