Her Vision
She’s light, she’s fire, she’s relentless, she’s one in a million and I am so grateful she came into my life. She had a vision of doing a pictorial essay of her finding love, losing love and all the tumult that comes with divorce and its aftermath. I knew this was going to be a totally different kind of boudoir session, but what I didn’t know was the depth and scope of her vision – a deeply personal project that she wanted to document from her divorce to the resurgence of her true self. The transformation from her happiness to her shock and sadness, anger and finally washing herself of the past and celebrating her journey, her birthday and looking forward to her new beginnings were all documented in a place of self acceptance and self love. She is a force of nature, a beautiful soul whose passion for life had me grasping for air as I recorded her story
The Beginning
We captured confident, sensual, empowering images that show her beauty at the onset of her journey. We chose the window scene with her dressed in white to depict the hope, the future and we ended with sensual images on the bed to show her sensual side as she was about to embark upon her new life, a life filled with love, hope and wonder.
Self Discovery
When outdoors in the warmth of the sun while wearing her wedding dress, she took a deep breath, sat with herself a bit, searched inward and allowed herself to feel…really feel her emotions in that moment. These images are purely organic as she navigates between loss of one’s soul, the agony and struggle of divorce and ultimately the victory of survival. She allowed herself to have full freedom of expression and the freedom of exploration as it should be.
Empowerment - Embracing the Future
As the shoot progressed, she allowed herself to let go fully, to express all the emotions that were bottled up inside of her – anger, anguish, frustration, sorrow – and as a result something magical happened. Confidence, strength, empowerment replaced all the negative emotions that had been living with her for so long and they took their rightful place. Her cleansing allowed her to move on with confidence, freedom and love of self. Renewal, new beginnings, a birthday celebration, a joyful acceptance that only comes by allowing her light shine and to shine brightly.
“Thank you once again, ever so much, for the time, passion and fortitude you poured into my project—now bearing the unmistakable mark of your artistry.
You listened. You heard me. You gave me the freedom to express and direct my own story. You captured my emotions with your discerning eye. You witnessed my vision unfold and framed it into a work of art.
The quality of your craft reflects your undeniable style, grace and timeless class. My storybook is certain to be passed down through my daughters, as a cherished heirloom.
With deepest gratitude, S.”
Dragonflies are the keepers of dreams, the energy within that sees all of our true potential and ability. Dragonflies inspire spirituality and creativity, they help us on the path of discovery and enlightenment. They remind us that anything is possible.
In the aftermath of the session, there was an exhilaration that was unmistakable. It’s a day I won’t forget and I don’t take lightly. It is my why. To see a woman transform before my eyes from entering a session cautiously to reaching a stage of confidence and empowerment is breathtakingly beautiful. I do not take this for granted. It is my wish that every woman experience this – a place where she feels safe and secure and a place where she is seen and heard.
Thank you, S, for trusting me with your vision. By allowing yourself to be totally vulnerable and in the moment was key to creating this visual story that will forever be cherished. You are beautiful beyond words.