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Just you - present, real, and worthy of being seen.

A black and white picture of a long-haired woman smiling against a dark gray backdrop.

An unretouched black-and-white portrait series celebrating people exactly as they are.

No filters.
No Photoshop.
No fixing.

This is Me

You don’t need to earn confidence before being photographed.

You don’t need to lose weight, gain courage, or become someone else.

You are allowed to take up space.

You are allowed to be seen.

You are allowed to exist exactly as you are - right now.

This series is an invitation to step into that truth.

You don’t need to earn confidence before being photographed.
You don’t need to lose weight, gain courage, or become someone else.

You are allowed to take up space.
You are allowed to be seen.
You are allowed to exist exactly as you are - right now.

This series is an invitation to step into that truth.

Be free!

internationally published Portrait photographer

This Is Me is a personal portrait experience created for people who want to see themselves honestly - without retouching or reshaping.

Every image is photographed in black and white.
Nothing is altered. Nothing is smoothed or erased.

What you see is what was already there.

This isn’t about looking different.
It’s about seeing yourself differently.

This Is Me is a personal portrait experience created for people who want to see themselves honestly - without retouching or reshaping.

Every image is photographed in black and white.
Nothing is altered. Nothing is smoothed or erased.

What you see is what was already there.

This isn’t about looking different.
It’s about seeing yourself differently.

What this is

Every person you’re about to see felt nervous before her session.
Each of them wondered if they were “photogenic enough.”

They showed up anyway.

What you see here isn’t perfection - it’s presence.

The Gallery

A black and white picture of a woman smiling, sitting cross legged on a dark gray backdrop.A black and white picture of a woman signing and speaking, sitting cross legged on a dark gray backdrop.A black and white picture of a woman signing and speaking, sitting cross legged on a dark gray backdrop.A black and white picture of a long-haired woman signing and smiling, sitting on a dark gray backdrop.A black and white picture of a long-haired woman laughs while leaning on a white stool in front of a dark gray backdrop.A black and white picture of a long-haired woman smiling and kneeling on a dark gray backdrop.A black and white picture of a long-haired woman smiling against a dark gray backdrop.A black and white picture of a long-haired woman laughing in front of a white backdrop.A black and white picture of a long-haired woman laughing on a white stool in front of a white backdrop.A black and white picture of a woman with dark curly hair smiling brightly as she sits in front of a white backdrop. She wears a white dress and rests her arms on a black table, leaning slightly to her right.A black and white picture of a woman with dark curly hair smiling joyfully as she sits in front of a white backdrop. She wears a white dress and rests her elbows on a black table while lifting both fists with excitement.A black and white picture of a woman with dark curly hair smiling joyfully as she sits in front of a white backdrop. She wears a white dress and extends both arms away in a joyful stretch. A black table rests in front of her.A black and white picture of a woman with dark curly hair smiling softly down, standing on a white backdrop. She wears a white dress and holds it loosely away from her body.A black and white picture of a woman with dark curly hair smiling softly down, standing on a white backdrop. She wears a white dress and holds it loosely away from her body.A black and white picture of a woman with dark curly hair smiling cutely against a white backdrop. She wears a long white dress and tilts her head to one side.A black and white picture of a woman with dark curly hair smiling widely while sitting on a white box against a white backdrop. She wears a long white dress and holds her hands together in front of her.A black and white picture of a woman with dark curly hair smiling widely as she twirls in front of a dark gray backdrop. She wears a long tulle skirt that fills the lower half of the frame.A black and white picture of a woman with dark curly hair sitting on a dark gray backdrop. She wears a long tulle skirt and lifts her gaze, speaking towards her raised hand.A black and white picture of a woman with dark curly hair sitting on a dark gray backdrop. She wears jeans a black long-sleeve shirt. One leg extends out in front of her as the other is bent upward with her arms softly wrapping it. She smiles brightly and tilts her head to one side.A black and white picture of a woman with dark curly hair sitting cross-legged on a dark gray backdrop. She wears jeans and a black long-sleeve shirt. She wears an amusing expression with her eyes slightly crossed and tongue sticking out of her mouth.A black and white picture of a woman with dark curly hair sitting cross-legged on a dark gray backdrop. She wears jeans and a black long-sleeve shirt. She leans back with her hands on her feet as she smiles brightly, eyes closed, towards the camera.A black and white picture of a woman with dark curly hair sitting on a white stool against a dark gray backdrop. She wears jeans and a black long-sleeve shirt. holds the stool between her legs and smiles ahead.A black and white picture of a blonde woman with straight hair sitting cross-legged on a dark gray backdrop. She wears jeans and a black tank top, smiling brightly.A black and white picture of a blonde woman with straight hair smiling in front of a dark gray backdrop. She wears jeans and a black tank top.A black and white picture of a blonde woman with straight hair smiling in front of a dark gray backdrop. She wears jeans and a black tank top. She rests one arm by her side, holding it with her opposite hand.A black and white picture of a blonde woman with straight hair standing sternly in front of a dark gray backdrop. She wears jeans and a black tank top, crossing her arms over her waist.A black and white picture of a blonde woman with straight hair speaking in front of a white backdrop. She wears a white white shirt and a slight smile, while gesturing with one hand. Her arms rest on the black table in front of her.A black and white picture of a blonde woman with straight hair speaking in front of a white backdrop. She wears a white white shirt and an amused expression. Her arms rest on the black table in front of her.A black and white picture of a blonde woman with straight hair sitting in front of a white backdrop. She wears a white shirt and smiles brightly. Her arms are crossed on the black table in front of her.A black and white picture of a blonde woman with straight hair sitting atop a white box in front of a white backdrop. She wears a white shirt and jeans. One leg rests off the side of the box as she tucks the other beneath her, resting a hand on her foot.A black and white picture of a blonde woman with straight hair sitting, cross-legged on a white box in front of a white backdrop. She wears a white shirt and jeans. She gestures with her hands out by her sides.A black and white picture of a blonde woman with straight hair sitting, cross-legged on a white box in front of a white backdrop. She wears a white shirt and jeans. Her hands rest softly in front of her lap, and she appears to laugh gently.

My motto for these and always is simple:

 Come as you are!

This is not about being “on.”
It’s about being comfortable enough to be yourself.

Sessions are relaxed, supportive, and unrushed.
There is no pressure to look a certain way - only space to exist as you are.

I’ll guide you gently through the entire session - with care, patience, and respect. Most people arrive feeling unsure and leave feeling lighter than they expected.

The experience

You don’t need to know how to pose.
You don’t need to prepare or perform.

This is not about buying photos. It’s about giving yourself the experience of being seen - honestly and kindly.

Art Selections

There is a $250 session fee due at booking to secure a "This is Me" session. This session fee is non-refundable, but you'll later receive an artwork credit in this amount to use towards your artwork purchase on session day!

Investment

3x3

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A white mat of 9 black and white pictures hangs on a gray wall above a blue couch.

$540

The 3x3 is a statement piece. It is a stunning 27.5"x31.5" archival mat with 45º bevels that houses 9 of your favorite pictures. It truly captures the story telling aspect that I love so much about these sessions.

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A black mat holds 9 black and white photographs of a dark haired woman making various facial expressions.

Storybook

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Three leather bound books lay on a wood floor.

$750

One look at our storybooks and you'll know they're something different. The beautiful, leather bound Amalfi pages come to life as each page shares a piece of your story.

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Three leather bound books lay on a wood floor.

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Three leather bound books lay on a wood floor.

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A leather bound book lies open on a wooden panel revealing deckled edged Amalfi paper and a glimmer of a photograph on the body of the page.

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A leather bound photo book with deckled pages lies open on a top a spiral notebook and desk. Two black and white images are revealed in the body of the pages with a matching leather tie laying between them.

Storybook

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Three leather bound books lay on a wood floor.

$750

One look at our storybooks and you'll know they're something different. The beautiful, leather bound Amalfi pages come to life as each page shares a piece of your story.

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Storybook

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Three leather bound books lay on a wood floor.
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Storybook

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Three leather bound books lay on a wood floor.
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Storybook

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A leather bound book lies open on a wooden panel revealing deckled edged Amalfi paper and a glimmer of a photograph on the body of the page.
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Storybook

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A leather bound photo book with deckled pages lies open on a top a spiral notebook and desk. Two black and white images are revealed in the body of the pages with a matching leather tie laying between them.

Float frame

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An acrylic frame with a black and white photograph is mounted on a white brick wall.

Single 17x20 for $500
Triple 12x14 for $950



These beautiful acrylic frames come in two variants - a single large print or a beautiful triple set, perfect for bringing any wall to life.

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An acrylic frame with a black and white photograph is mounted on a white brick wall.
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An acrylic frame with a black and white photograph is mounted on a white brick wall.
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Three acrylic frames with black and white images are mounted to a white brick wall overhanging a gray couch.

Float Frame

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An acrylic frame with a black and white photograph is mounted on a white brick wall.

Single 17x20 for $500
Triple 12x14 for $950


These beautiful acrylic frames come in two variants - a single large print or a beautiful triple set, perfect for bringing any wall to life.

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Float frame

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An acrylic frame with a black and white photograph is mounted on a white brick wall.
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Float frame

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An acrylic frame with a black and white photograph is mounted on a white brick wall.
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Float frame

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Three acrylic frames with black and white images are mounted to a white brick wall overhanging a gray couch.

Not available for digital only collections

A petite, 5 image option

01.

Collection

Complementary with artwork purchase 

$650

A modest, 15 image option

02.

Collection

$300

3

$1150

A robust, 35 image option

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Collection

$650

$1900

A grand, 75 image option

04.

Collection

$1150

Digital collections are offered at a discounted rate when purchased in conjunction with tangible artwork. You will find both rates below.

Digital Collections

Let's Do This!

You don’t need to feel “ready.” You just need to be willing to show up.

I’d be honored to photograph you.
If this series stirs something in you - that’s not an accident.

Send me a message below to get started, or click here to hop right on the schedule.
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FAQ

How long does a session usually last?

How long does a session usually last?

I recommend planning to spend about 2 hours with me. The shooting portion typically lasts between 45 minutes and an hour, then the review and artwork selection part runs between 30 minutes and an hour as well. 

What should I wear?

What should I wear?

Bring outfits that embody who you are. The goal here is to embrace yourself. If you're normally the kind of person who loves to glam up, do it, but if your style is more laid-back and casual, lean into that. For the best outcomes, please bring a dark outfit, a light outfit, and something that shows your movement. For some, movement looks like flowing skirts, for others, this looks like shorts and a tank top - choose something that feels good to you.

Can I wear makeup?

Can I wear makeup?

Of course! If that's something you do regularly and it makes you feel like yourself, wear it. If you aren't a typical makeup wearer (I'm not), skip it. Just be authentic to yourself, and I know you'll love it! If possible, avoid glossy/reflective makeup.

Is this just for women?

Is this just for women?

No! This is for anyone and everyone. Men should have safe spaces to embrace themselves just as much as women. Everyone is welcome here!

Where do you hold these sessions?

Where do you hold these sessions?

These sessions are held in my home studio just off Stage Road in Bartlett, TN. The full address will be sent to you after booking.