For the better part of a year I’ve been talking about senior dogs – how they teach us to live our best lives, show up for us and model resilience and perseverance. I’m not finished singing their praises yet. Now, we’re creating a space to reflect on the attitude of gratitude we can cultivate from…
Positivity becomes toxic when it denies space or access to the spectrum of emotions and experiences. The denial of our feelings is the breeding ground for self-destruction. It is an attempt to extinguish something within ourselves that is crying out to be heard. Eventually, our core being will always win that battle, whether by our surrender and release to the truth within or by our very messy nervous breakdown as the truth claws its way to the surface. We don’t get to skip feelings.
This Women’s Empowerment Photo Session affirmed the journey Janel embarked to build her new life when everything changed in an instant. There was a day in June of 2014 when Janel woke and addressed as any other day, like we all do. Because “Live every day like it’s your last.” is great in theory, but…
Finding the way that’s right for you to make these three practices an integral part of your daily life will create an inner revolution. (Plus: A short list of things I’m grateful for; in photographic form.) So how do we let go of our scarcity mindset that our worthiness is linked to our achievement status?…
I find that we’re a people obsessed with arriving. The belief that there is a destination of achievement that will make us happier in life. We achieve to death through our careers, academics and relationships in hopes of truly feeling a sense of accomplishment. Once we get the promotion, or leave that career for our…
This North Wales Woman’s Empowerment Photo Session with Niki inspires every woman to continue out of the shadows and into the light. From an early age Niki experienced body shaming. She came by it honestly. The projections of those around her, that felt most insecure about themselves, were rested on her shoulders. The crushing weight…
Getting past the fear of sharing our joy. Sure there are plenty of people flooding the internet with their faces and making it about their ego. Pristine snapshots gift wrapping an underlying hyper insecurity. Yet, there are also many people flooding the internet with their faces, the faces of loved ones, places and (yes, of…
This pretty in pink mother-daughter photo session for the Woman’s Best Friend Project honors the connection that Jamie, her daughter Gracie and their dog Bree share. The story of Bree shares the truth of how far a mother will go for any member of her family. Moms know. Moms know when something’s wrong. So when…
At the studio I’ve been busy with a new project revolving around Philadelphia women’s empowerment photography. The Everybody Beach Body Project is about celebrating body & soul diversity. “Year round we can let go of notions of our enoughness having any basis in how we look and simply lean into living our best day, everyday.”…
In this Lansdale pet photo session, let’s take a minute to celebrate the Woman’s Best Friend Project Participants Samantha & Theo. Lansdale resident canine, Theo, and dog mom, Samantha, are a constant source of joy for each other. Though he’s full of antics and energy, he has a softer side too. Their in-home Lansdale pet…