A chrysalis is defined as the pupal stage of a butterfly.  It’s where a caterpillar makes its transformation into an adult.  The chrysalis protects this process, and it is critical in the transformation.  It’s during this stage where significant changes take place.  I heard this explanation as it relates to widowhood when I attended Camp Widow.  I didn’t fully grasp […]

Here in the Valley there’s an annual photography event that creatives look forward to attending.  It’s called the Junkyard Photo Shoot, and it’s an all-day event.  Photographers, models, stylists, and makeup artists venture to Wittman, AZ to create art.  In the past, I attended the event for specific purposes – practice lighting, create art, and […]

Sharing information on the Sekrit Theater, and why it’s my favorite location for a photo session.

A beautiful portrait can be created with a simple white shirt and a pair of jeans.

Your identity is more than your name. You are meant to be celebrated for who you are.

Using a professional MUA is critical for a portrait session

I really don’t listen to pop music.  Primarily, I listen to Christian music, but of late, my Spotify channel consists of the music from my youth.  I could not tell you who the most popular artists are, or what songs that they sing. However, I am familiar with the song “Easy on Me” by Adele.  I didn’t know […]

Earlier this month, I traveled back home to the Chicago area for a family barbecue.  I was so excited to go home!  It was my first flight since the Pandemic, and it was a chance to get away from the routine of home.  I knew that I was going to take pictures during the barbecue, but I hadn’t […]

Sometimes you have to pivot your plans. That’s what happened with this rainy day photo shoot.

Two weeks ago, I signed up for a class taught by Jasmine Jade for Clickin Moms.  The name of the class was “Her Empowering Journey”.  I was drawn to the class because of its name.  Over the last several months, I’ve come to realize that my niche is photographing women, and celebrating their individuality.   When I read the class description, I […]