Can we talk about the V word? No, not that word. Validation. Women seek validation from so many sources. Our likes on social media. Comments from friends. What our busy schedule looks like. How our kids are thriving. Validation only comes from one place. Within yourself. As a boudoir photographer I come alongside you in your journey for validation. I want you to see what I see. Sometimes you need to take a step back.…

See that look? That’s the look of one determined chick! I’ve photographed Abby a couple of times and I’ve watched her transform and evolve into an amazing woman. During COVID she did some intentional looking inward, figuring out what her best life looked like and what she really wanted at her core. She kept putting herself in the shoes of her future self and knew that if she never followed her dreams she’d be disappointed…

You can have your excuses or you can have your success. You can’t have them both. <GULP> I have a pretty notebook obsession. I have half a dozen that have notes scribbled in them, ideas, motivational quotes, mind dumps, lists, doodling, you name it. I love to pull out these notebooks and reflect on where I was during that time in my life – sort of like my journal, but much more unorganized. I came…

98% of your conversations happen in your head – not with other people. Stop and think about that. What percentage of those conversations are positive? Granted some of the chit chatter in your brain is about things you have to do, what you’re fixing for dinner, etc. Do you make a conscious effort to make your conversations positive? Be intentional this week and make sure you have at least 5 conversations per day that are…

Doing this was something I thought about for a while. I wanted to do something out of character for me to give to my boyfriend. The experience was amazing. I never knew that I could feel that sexy. When I first arrived I had some butterflies and did not think I would be able to do it. But I instantly felt comfortable with Karen and her makeup artist. When I finished with hair and makeup…

To shy away from who you truly are would leave the world you-less. You are the only you there is and ever will be. Do not deny the world its one and only chance to bask in your brilliance. ~ Jen Sincero⠀ Do you struggle with being who you truly are? What’s stopping you? Maybe you’re afraid people will judge you or not accept you. Next time you think you need to be someone else…

She had been thinking about a boudoir shoot for awhile. I find that many women tinker with the idea for awhile before pulling the trigger. She scheduled a session because she wanted to see what her boyfriend saw. Her words…. Before my shoot, I was a little nervous but excited at the same time. She welcomed me and made me feel comfortable and beautiful. My boyfriend thinks I hung the stars and moon, looks like…

It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. All that matters is what you BELIEVE. If we can get past the first sentence – high five! 🙌 Now girlfriend the real work begins. So what do you believe about yourself? Do you believe you are strong, beautiful, an incredibly talented woman, a wonderful friend, a compassionate human being. This exercise may fell narcissistic, but I’d encourage you to stop and really think about what you believe…