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Something I’m a little ashamed to admit is that photography, as a skill and an art form, at times both highlights and reinforces the conventional standards of beauty that trap us within ourselves and keep us striving to look like the impossible beacons of perfection we see all around us in the media every day….
Portrait and Boudoir Photography without Toxic Beauty Ideals: An Underpinning
I do still believe that there’s value in teaching people how to enter the walled city of acceptability, even if just for a day. But it’s the value of teaching self-defense to women who walk dark streets. It’s the value of teaching a left hook to a bullied child.
FAQ: What about boudoir and portrait photography for disabled folks?
This is a question that’s come up a LOT as I’ve started re-opening my books for clients. There’s more in the video, but the short answer is: 🦯 Disabled people are not a burden or a hindrance to photography 🦯 My job is to capture the stunning beauty of your current body while honoring its…
The Fat Lady Sings: Lindley sings the Dew Fairy Aria
This was one of my most memorable recital songs! Not only is the composer’s name (Engelbert Humperdinck) fun to say, but playing the Dew Fairy in this scene was a delight. I will happily wear fairy wings any time. The Dew Fairy Aria is from the opera Hansel & Gretel, first performed in 1893 in…
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Which of these situations sounds better? A. You rush into your boudoir session sweaty and stressed. That workout took longer than you expected, and then you need to return those library books before the fees started piling up. B. You stroll into your boudoir session happy and relaxed, a spring in your step and a…
My body image advice for younger people
Image description: A young woman’s legs are shown propped up on a white wall. She is wearing a short black tutu skirt and black lacy socks that twine up (or down, since her feet are pointing up) her legs. Last week during a podcast recording, I was asked to talk about what I’d want young…



