I recently had the opportunity to experience something I neeeever would have considered for myself, if it hadn't been for someone else inviting me to try it. I wouldn't have sought it out on my own, because I brushed it off as too "out there" for me. For context...
I shared a personal reflection on TikTok recently about asking for - or admitting that you need - help. In particular, I was sharing about how these things often exist outside of my comfort zone. I think we (collectively) agree that asking for help should be okay. We...
Why AI won't replace artists + how it mirrors the collective shift towards greater spiritual development Artificial Intelligence (AI) is capable of producing unique, interesting, and complex creative works. Is it art? Who’s to say. The debate over the definition of...
If you’re someone who chooses to live your life differently than how you were brought up, or from the dominant ways of being in society / the culture you grew up in, it’s possible you’ve come up against resistance. External resistance, of course, but internal...
I recently released the first of a three-part collaboration with my friend and fellow self-portrait photographer, Irene. In episode 1, we discuss the power of self-portraits to strengthen the connection to self, and we each share more about how self-portraits have...
Getting started with self-portraits can seem daunting. It's easy to get caught up in the technical things, like... How do I pose? What do I even do with my hands?? How do I take the photo? Do I need a fancy camera? I don't know anything about taking good photos! I...
Want to see what a guided self-portrait session can look like? Check out my session with Jill! Jill had been talking herself out of doing maternity photos, but had concepts in mind she kept coming back to. So I helped her bring these ideas to life during her first...
When I was 24, I was working part-time at a grocery store while I finished my master’s degree. After I graduated, I kept the job while I searched for a better job (and/or an opportunity to travel). It was in this job, in that uniform, that a man asked me for my...
Wherever you’re at in your life right now, if you just know that things aren’t quite aligned for you, or you don’t feel fully satisfied with how you show up in the world, it can feel really overwhelming to even think about what to do about that. Like, where do you...
I had this realization (or reminder) recently that, for as long as I can remember, I have believed that one of the biggest things we’re here to do in this life is get to know ourselves. I believe that we are always getting reacquainted with ourselves, over and over,...
I’ve talked about different ways to experiment with self-expression and I teach about how to use self-portraits as a tool for self-exploration in a solo, low-stress environment. Unleashing your full expression and existing in ways that feel honest for you are really...
Identity vs Self-expression Like your identity, your self-expression is not static. It changes over time, and I’m sure you’ll see exactly what I mean if you look at a few old pictures of yourself, or even reflect on how your interests and hobbies have evolved over...
I started an OnlyFans account in October of 2021 to have a place to share my uncensored sensual self-portraits. I felt stifled by Instagram’s policies. In some ways, I felt angry because it felt so unfair. I did and still do think of my OF account as its own act of...
When I was little, I wanted to be a blue dog. I wanted to be an actress, or a model. I wanted to be an adventuring archaeologist, like Indiana Jones. A marine biologist. A veterinarian. A spy. A lawyer. A writer. An anthropologist. A photojournalist. People ask you,...
If you follow personal development, spirituality, manifestation, or any kind of business growth accounts/people/blogs/podcasts, I’m sure the phrase “You have to be comfortable being uncomfortable” has come up. I don’t disagree that growth and expansion can feel...
This post is meant to be a super quick summary of my go-to and recommended tools for trading and investing. If you want to learn about getting started as a swing trader, you can check out this post. Without further ado, here are my favourite tools for trading and...
If you feel lost or directionless and, as a result, feel like you constantly need to learn something new or acquire new skills, remember that knowledge and skills cannot give you a sense of direction. Knowledge and skills are not the end goal. Your bigger vision for...
March 2022 Update: Fun fact! I've recently learned my "soul urge" number in numerology is 8, which is all about money, power, abundance, etc. Of COURSE this is a big part of my life journey 😅. Stay tuned for future numerology posts! Original blog post: I was wrong...
“It’s not about what you’re doing, it’s how you’re being.” “Do less, earn more.” “Hustle culture is out!” “Rest, rest, rest!” I used to think I completely understood these. And I leaned in hard to them. Rest, you say? On it. There is no absence of “doing.” You are...
Okay, y’all. Pretty much since I first heard the word “Photoshop” (many, many years ago) I thought it was so complicated. As a photographer, I avoided using it as much as possible. I edit almost strictly in Lightroom (because, to me, it just clicks). I HAVE used...
