From Self-Criticism to Self-Trust: What Happens Before the Camera Clicks

The Fear Clients Don’t Say Out Loud

For a lot of my clients, their biggest fear around a photo session boils down to that they are afraid they are not “enough” for a session. Brave enough, creative enough, beautiful enough, young enough, thin enough, model like enough–confident enough. They are afraid they will get the photos back and be disappointed, not with my art, but with themselves.

Creating Emotional Safety in a Session

I like to work closely with my clients so even in a normal portrait session, I want you to know from the beginning that I’m here for you and you can trust me. We take this a step further when you book a Magic Within Experience by layering on a mindset course before I even snap a photo. My hope with the mindset course is that it offers you a different perspective around having a creative portrait session. And that by shifting that perspective you can find emotional safety, compassion, curiosity and be experience focused. It makes a huge difference in how you feel when you show up at your session.

How Trust Changes Body Language

When you not only trust me but yourself, your entire body and being shift. You show up ready to explore, get creative and confident that you’ll enjoy the experience. This energy allows you to play and create and be a partner in the experience. It gives you autonomy, security and confidence.

The Shift You Can See in the Images

More often than not, my favorite photos come towards the end of a session. This is because the client has often started to trust me, is getting more confident, has let the self consciousness go and is really getting into it. You can see it happen in the photos when it clicks and a client starts to really feel themselves. It’s magic!

This Is Why You Don’t Need to Be “Confident First”

You don’t have to be confident before you book. Working with me and working through the mindset course will naturally boost your experience but honestly getting out of your comfort zone and trying something new is confidence boosting in itself! I can’t wait to see it.

Big Announcement: New Offering–The Magic Within Experience

What is the Magic Within Experience?

The Magic Within Experience is a mindset course combined with a customized creative portrait experience designed to make you feel celebrated and seen exactly where you are right now.

Why a mindset course?

I decided to pair a mindset course with portrait photography after years of experience where clients LOVED my photos but really struggled with themselves in them. While I know I am not a therapist and there is a lot that goes into body image, my wish is that by offering up some of the same tools that have helped me over the years to clients, we can offer up a healing experience.

How long is the course?

The mindset course is a self paced five module course. It includes a mix of videos, exercises and journaling. You could do it all in a one sitting or spread it out over several days. It’s totally up to you!

What kind of creative portraits?

Main character photos? Yep. Goddess Session? Absolutely. Witch Vibes? Yes, please. Sword Maiden? Hell yeah. Pretty much if you can dream it up and I can make it happen, let’s do it!

Who is this for?

I primarily work with women, trans folks and gender non-conforming humans. If you’ve been feeling stuck lately, this is for you. If you’ve been wanting to celebrate an era or milestone, this is for you. If you’ve been wanting to play dress up or get out of your comfort zone, this is for you.

Is it just for one person?

The Magic Within Experience can be done individually or with a group. If you’re hosting a retreat or event, this is a great empowering add on! There is nothing like doing photos with a hype squad. Please contact me for personalized group pricing.

What exactly is included?

I’m all about being transparent upfront with pricing and what an offer includes. After all you’re a busy human and I want to make this process as easy as possible for you. The Magic Within Experience includes:

• Deep Dive Questionnaire

• Mindset and Journaling Work

• Mood Board and Style Guide

• A one hour customized creative portrait session

• Online Gallery

• 20 of your best images via digital download

• Options to purchase all your digital files, an album, or both

Price: $750

Please note some additional costs may apply depending on venue, travel or permits.

Above all, I want this offering to be healing and fun. It’s got a lot of my heart in it and I hope it will be meaningful to you. If you’re ready to find out more, click the button below.