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Mini Boudoir Story | Celeste | Phoenix, AZ
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Mini Boudoir Story | Celeste | Phoenix, AZ

Celeste and I have followed each other on social media for a long time! She found my page after a photoshoot meet up I did while we were BOTH living in Washington State. She then moved to Arizona, then I MOVED to Arizona. So I guess that it was then meant to be when I posted a model call for Phoenix boudoir!

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A little bit of Glam F*ck Yeah |Styled Shoot | Phoenix, AZ
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A little bit of Glam F*ck Yeah |Styled Shoot | Phoenix, AZ

Exploring Phoenix has been an adventure for me. Going from having trees, and rain and lakes everywhere and being able to shoot outside all year round (almost) this Arizona Summer has really caught me off guard. Luckily, I was able to meet a group of amazing creatives willing to practice a new method of photography with me in a fun, alternative styled wedding shoot.

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Pullapalooza 2023 | Rain City Fitness | Seattle, WA
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Pullapalooza 2023 | Rain City Fitness | Seattle, WA

Rain City Fitness' Pullapalooza Deadlift Party 2023 was an extraordinary event that aimed to raise funds for two Washington based 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations: UTOPIA and Lambert House. Not only did we, as a community, successfully support these important organizations, but it also provided an incredible opportunity for people of all backgrounds to participate on the platform. The event showcased lifters of different ages, colors, sizes, and identities, creating a truly inclusive and empowering atmosphere. BECAUSE EVERYONE DESERVES A SPOT ON THE PLATFORM

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The Mini Blog Series: 3 Reasons Headshots Are VITAL | Arizona, PNW & Beyond
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The Mini Blog Series: 3 Reasons Headshots Are VITAL | Arizona, PNW & Beyond

First, let’s start from the beginning, what is a headshot? Well, a headshot is a professionally captured photograph of a person from the shoulders up, the photograph is cut or cropped in order to give focus to the person, not any product one is selling or background details. You’re probably thinking “okay so what’s the difference between a headshot and a portrait then?” The difference between a headshot and a portrait is distinguished with the model being camera aware and often looking directly at the camera with minimal posing and slight variations of facial expressions such as smiling with or without teeth and relaxing the mouth for a more neutral look.

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The Mini Blog Series: Photos Are STILL Special & Here's Why... | Arizona, PNW & Beyond

The Mini Blog Series: Photos Are STILL Special & Here's Why... | Arizona, PNW & Beyond

photography history is interesting but what we’re really here to chat about is how photos are special to us, what brings value to the photographs we know and love today? Let’s all think back to digging through our family albums or those moments when our grandparents would share with us stories behind their family photographs from the early 1900s. Photographs are a way to capture our family history, to document who’s been an influential part of our family’s lineage.

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The Boudoir Location, It Matters | Arizona, PNW & Beyond
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The Boudoir Location, It Matters | Arizona, PNW & Beyond

LOCATION, but boudoir style!! A boudoir location can be tricky, I’ll admit, but per the mini series; location can be VITAL and worth talking about…AGAIN. For example, depending on where you are, and where I am, we can find some incredible locations or you can leave it all up to me to discover something that’ll work in our favor. Here are some location ideas and tips I often keep in mind for boudoir sessions to help you understand a little bit more about the importance of location.

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