Happy New Year everyone, and oh my goodness this is my first blog of 2023, my mind is still blown at how fast time flies!! Since it’s the new year and this blog is more of an introduction to something new I’ve been thinking about, I don’t wanna stretch this too long, but more wanted to get your gears turning and feel inspired to read about what’s to come in 2023. It’ll be a small peek into my world not only as a photographer, but as a business owner and honestly a client myself!!

Andrea here! I am popping in after a little break to announce this BRAND NEW WEBSITE! and some big news!!

Over these last few years our world and communities have faced so many challenges on levels we never imagined. It’s paramount to check in with ourselves every so often now more than ever, whatever that may look like for you. So, today we’ll focus on self acceptance, self love and the many shapes of confidence.

Most of the time people do boudoir sessions for themselves and their partner as a gift idea, but lately the sessions I’ve been booking are with people who aren’t coupled up or in a long term relationship. They’ve been sessions with people who are simply interested in embracing their sensual side through boudoir as an individual experience instead of doing it as something they wanna gift their partner, but instead a gift for themselves.

“What’s the difference between decor and photo props? How can I make my photos or portraits stand out and look incredible?” These are just a few of the many questions I see all over and hear from clients. Let’s talk about the vitality of decor and how we can upscale our portraits.

It’s officially PRIDE MONTH, which means YAY to all the businesses out here doing more than just putting rainbows on everything

Mental Health matters here. and this is why…

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month passing us by this year, I want to take a minute and share some incredibly valuable reasons as to why photography is a fantastic, creative, magical and healing outlet for our mental health.

First, let’s start from the beginning, what is a headshot? Well, a headshot is a professionally captured photograph of a person from the shoulders up, the photograph is cut or cropped in order to give focus to the person, not any product one is selling or background details. You’re probably thinking “okay so what’s the difference between a headshot and a portrait then?” The difference between a headshot and a portrait is distinguished with the model being camera aware and often looking directly at the camera with minimal posing and slight variations of facial expressions such as smiling with or without teeth and relaxing the mouth for a more neutral look.

4 ways to make your engagement photos show your personality

I will jump into it real quick here, but something I get asked a lot is how do I feel comfortable in front of the camera, or how do we bring our personality into this. Well! Here are my tips and tricks of how to make your engagement session just for you!

Okay, so first, let me say this title has no science behind it. But, let’s get into it….

As some of you might already know I am also a licensed mental health therapist. I am NOT a psychologist, but I have worked with depression, anxiety and many other mental health conditions over my nearly 10 years in the mental health field.