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July 3, 2026
Every time I open an old family album, I notice how differently I move through it compared to anything on a screen. I don’t rush. I don’t skim. I stop thinking about what comes next. Instead, I slow down without really deciding to. My hands turn the pages more carefully, and my attention settles on […]
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June 5, 2026
When most people think about a portrait session experience, they imagine coming into the studio, having their photos taken, and leaving with a set of images. While that is of course part of it, what often matters just as much is the effect it has on how you see yourself while it is happening, and […]
May 8, 2026
It is one of the most common things people say when they first reach out. Sometimes it comes early in the conversation, almost as a disclaimer. Sometimes it appears more quietly, tucked into a longer message about maybe wanting to do a session one day, but not feeling sure they are the kind of person […]
April 3, 2026
One of the first questions many clients ask when planning their portrait session is simple. What to wear for a portrait session? It is a completely natural question to wonder what to wear for a portrait session. Clothing influences how we feel about ourselves, and when you know you will be photographed it can suddenly feel like every small decision matters. Your outfit should feel like you.
March 6, 2026
One of the most common things I hear before a portrait session even begins is this: “You’ll have to show me exactly what to do. I have no idea how to pose.” Almost every client says some version of it. Many people arrive wondering how to pose for a photoshoot, and they are usually relieved […]
February 6, 2026
Sometimes the most powerful sessions begin with hesitation. Many women who come to the studio tell me they feel afraid of being photographed, unsure of how they will look or how they should stand in front of the camera. Every woman’s story in the studio is unique, and Mathilda’s was no different. She came in […]
January 2, 2026
There’s something about a human face that I will never grow tired of. Not because it’s symmetrical, or perfect, or even believed to be photogenic – but because it always has a story. A life. A pulse. I’ve never had the urge to photograph landscapes or still lifes. They’re beautiful, yes, but they don’t look […]
