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September 4, 2024

Theresa & Sara | Albuquerque, NM

Two and a half years ago, I had the honor of photographing Sara & Theresa’s wedding celebration at The Madonna Inn. We instantly connected over mutual awkwardness and quirky awesomeness. So much so, that they couldn’t imagine stepping in front of a new photographer’s lens, and flew me out to their home city of Albuquerque to document this exciting time and milestone with them. We spent the day exploring the city they love so much — from the nursery in their home, to the murals adorning the city buildings, all the way to Los Pablanos Lavender Farm for a photographer’s golden hour dreamscape.

Their sweet bebe is due this month, and I cannot WAIT to meet them for family photos this Winter.

August 20, 2024

Persephone Unleashed | Whidbey Island, WA

Five years and thirteen retreats ago, I never could have dreamed I would find myself half-naked in a PNW forest getting a dose of my own medicine.
Five years and thirteen retreats ago, I felt small and alone and thought maybe other women felt the same way and would like a safe place to practice taking up space, to be fully seen, heard & celebrated.
Five years and thirteen retreats ago, I never could have seen all this coming — that I would travel to Whidbey Island with a small group of women, in search of what ‘Wild’ means to us.
Five years and thirteen retreats ago, I was a wholly different woman.

Putting each retreat into a blog post is especially hard, because it is physically impossible to describe, explain, or show you what unfolded in these 5 days.
I cannot put into words, the metamorphosis I witnessed in these women, the grief that was processed, the old beliefs that were shed, the rebirth that was claimed.
But I do know the power of photographs, how they can transport you to a moment, even if you weren’t even there when the moment happened. So here we go.

On the fourth weekend of the fifth month of this year, we journeyed to Whidbey Island off the coast of Washington.
Amidst the cedar, fir & wysteria we shared conversation, laughter, and tears.
We shed our layers (literally), adorned our bodies with color, and created works of art using our own skin.
We gathered around a table, clinked glasses, taked story, and nourished our bodies.
We danced like animals, shook our tail feathers, and sat in meditative council with our guides.
We stepped outside comfort zones, and found it not nearly as scary as we thought.
We hugged trees, danced barefoot, and laughed till our bellies were sore.
And we were never the same

August 12, 2024

San Luis Obispo Boudoir Photographer | Pirates Cove, California

I often get asked by my boudoir clients, “Your online portfolio is beautiful, but if I’m being honest, I’m wanting something a little spicier. Do you do that??”
The answer is YES. A million times yes. My heart will always be about making women feel safe enough to let their claws out and embrace the sexpot they inherently are.
But, as you can imagine, most women choose to keep such imagery private.

I’m so grateful to this goddess for allowing me to share a glimpse into her session, where she got to be 1000% herself — pirates and all.
Oh, and the best part? HER MOM WAS WITH US THE WHOLE TIME. Women are so amazing.

{hair & makeup by Jenn Hix, The Queens Bees}

May 19, 2024

Persephone Unleashed Retreat | Holly Farm 2024

At the precipice of the Spring Equinox, a group of women traveled to Carmel Valley for a retreat centered around healing our throat space. They arrived as strangers, and left as sisters. Forever bonded by the experience.

Each Persephone retreat is unique and unlike any retreat that came before it. But this retreat was the first to have a theme, which brought the women closer in a way I hadn’t witnessed before. Throat Space healing is best done alongside wounded soldiers, otherwise who is there to witness your voice as it emerges louder and stronger than ever before?

We spent five days amidst the serene oasis of The Holly Farm, being handed cocktails and fed magical meals by La Creme.
Our mornings started with gentle yoga led by Nikki Stromsoe, followed by a Throat Speace Healing Workshop co-led by Nikki and Jade, where we got curious about our voices, journeyed to spend time with them, and cleared out many roadblocks along the way.
Our afternoons were spent lounging, getting massages & energy work or getting glammed up by Rhyan & Juju for a photo shoot with yours truly.
Our evenings were spent gathered around a beautiful table, being nourished and spoiled by the La Creme team.

It is truly impossible to describe the essence of this retreat, and the transformations we all witnessed in one another. But the photos can definitely help…. see for yourself.

Interested in attending a Persephone Unleashed Retreat someday? Join the Persephone Post email list at the bottom of the home page.

May 14, 2024

The Gomes Family | Cayucos, CA

After 6+ years of photographing beautiful little family, we decided to try something different this year — see if we could do an entire family session without a single “look at the camera” moment.
You see, family sessions can be stressful for everyone — even the kids. So we thought, what if we went to their favorite place and let them do their favorite thing: just. play. No posing, no directing, just organic, child-led joy. And it was better than we could have dreamed. There were no meltdowns, tears, or tantrums. The kids didn’t fight or get overwhelmed.