What would happen if we chose to EMBRACE a part of our bodies that we have been uncomfortable with instead of shaming ourselves for it and trying to hide it?
Would it be possible to view ourselves with kinder eyes and be more gentle with ourselves?

Born from my own struggles with a new postpartum body and knowing I really only had two options: hate the way my new body looked and the changes that it went through OR lean into my discomfort and try to see the beauty in how my body changed and adapted.
I chose to challenge myself and confront my discomfort head on by taking self portraits of the body part that I was most insecure about - my stomach. Instead of picking my stomach apart for the changes that it went through, the new stretch marks it acquired and how it didn’t fit into societal beauty standards I chose to celebrate it! I got into my underwear and put flowers in them as a way of saying thank you to my body; for stretching, growing and adapting as it needed to. A part of my body image was healed that day with that simple decision of leaning into my discomfort.

I am looking for individuals who are tired of feeling like they are at war with their body image and are ready to lean into their discomfort with me! This isn’t your average photoshoot - it’s a chance to reconnect with your body and take that first step into healing a part of your body image in a safe, empowering, judgement free space.

• A 20 minute consultation to plan your session (via phone or zoom)

• Fresh, in season, local florals for your session and for you to take home afterwards!

• A 30 minute empowering photoshoot

• Same day image reveal and ordering appointment

• Professional image retouching

• Two (2) digital finished images of your choice

Session Fee: $175*

* The session fee only covers the above listed services. All digital and printed Collections are sold separately. If you wish to purchase a Collection your session fee will be credited towards the total amount of your chosen Collection. Your session fee is non-refundable. Information on the different Collections will be shared during your consultation. This session does not include makeup and hair. Professionally done makeup and hair can be added on for an additional $150.

“From a young age I remember comments directly to me about how I looked - I felt judged because of my shape and was self conscious because my abdomen was not flat. I would wear clothes to cover myself up so I wouldn’t have to hear negative remarks. Doing a photoshoot directed on an aspect I dislike has helped me to look at my abdomen in a different light. To try and see more value, accomplishments and uniqueness to myself. To stop comparing myself to others. I may not love it or nor quite like it but I can grow to accept it. I believe this photoshoot has helped drive self awareness to my abdomen and self care. It has helped me take the wall down to allow positive thoughts and feelings to start to come.”

- Lisa

“I am gifted with two beautiful babies I carried for 40 weeks each. My belly will never be the same and was largely the only thing that didn’t return to it’s former state. I will have this forever, unless I have surgery, so I decided to try and embrace it. The photoshoot was an incredible experience and very healing. It has made me appreciate what it means for me and it helped immensely to love on myself and to bring beauty to something I don’t usually consider beautiful. I would highly recommend participating in this project; especially post partum moms.”

- L

“Ever since having my son I’ve really struggled with my new body and these areas (hips and stomach) specifically make me uncomfortable to wear anything that will show them; such as shorts, skirts, cropped shirts. Before the photoshoot I felt very closed off and self conscious about these areas. After having completed the photoshoot I feel so much more beautiful. I even wore a bathing suit I’d typically never wear! I strongly believe taking part in this project has helped increase my body positivity! I have never felt so at peace with myself. If you’re thinking about participating in this project: just let go of yourself in the moment; allow yourself to experience this to the fullest even if at times you may feel insecure or uncomfortable. Trust the process because you may absolutely LOVE the end goal!”

- Novalee

“My stomach has fluctuated through my life and I have been deeply shamed for that. I was at my highest weight for this photoshoot and as much as I have grown to love my body, at this weight, it can be extremely hard to love my stomach. After completing the photoshoot I felt a sense of both pride and adornment, in not only my stomach, but my entire body. I truly believe taking part in this photoshoot increased my positive feelings, energies and actions towards my stomach! I found myself taking full body selfies and allowing full body photos to be taken of me by friends and just overall not feeling as bad about it! If you want to participate in this project: go for it! LOVE YOURSELF! You will not regret this experience!”

- Melody

“Since pregnancy I've been self conscious of my stomach. Particularly the weight gain and stretch marks. Seeing the photos from today certainly helped me see it in a different light, helping to remember that what is seen as a conventionally attractive body type now, has not always been so. I would encourage anyone considering participating in a project like this to try. At the worst, they will come out feeling the same, but there is a strong possibility of starting to see themselves in a better light. Acceptance is a journey - this was a fun step in mine.”

- Morwenna

“My belly saw me through three beautiful babies, but the stretch marks started with my first child who was almost ten pounds. I have not worn a bikini since before his birth almost twenty years ago. The photos that were done are beautiful and while on some level I had already come to some level of acceptance, I feel a little less self conscious now. I absolutely believe that taking part in this project has helped to increase my positive thoughts and feelings towards my stomach and would recommend that anyone interested in trying it - do it! The process is very healing.”

- A