"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here.” 
Sue Monk Kidd

Stories that matter

Emily Smith is an entrepreneur of over 10 years who is all about “Empowering Women to embrace Beauty, Fashion, and Success.” We partnered during a recent brand trip in Las Vegas to create some images. Partnering with other female entrepreneurs’ for Brand Sessions is my JAM!!!! It is inspiring to be with other women stepping out […]

Simply Emily Smith in Vegas

creative-portraits

March 15, 2024

Tamekia Swint founder of Styles 4 Kidz is a friend I admire who inspires me so much! She nominated me for a feature in Shoutout LA for an Entrepreneur shout out. From ShoutoutLA, “Hi Roxanne, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-takingRisk IS life. If we do not risk we live […]

Approaching RISK- Shoutout LA feature

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March 14, 2024

Photography is visual storytelling and I will never take for granted being invited in to my amazing clients stories. The Prince family is just a gift. Erin shares her journey on Instagram and her vulnerability and choosing beauty is the season of young motherhood will inspire you! I have been able to photograph their beautiful […]

Welcoming Yoshiko

family

March 13, 2024

As entrepreneurs we are so often working solo, making decisions on our own, and let’s be real: barely finishing tasks on our to-do list before rushing to be present with our family. It can feel like we are reacting instead of being proactive in being intentional in building our business. Lots of people share the […]

Why I cried during my strategy session

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February 29, 2024

It was such a blast to photograph these ladies of the Wardlow Group again as they make some changes. I love branding session IN YOUR COMMUNITY where you live and work and that is absolutely perfect for realtors. Stephanie Kramer is one of the realtors and shared, “We guide people during the most stressful, emotional and […]

Wardlow Group Real Estate

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February 28, 2024

Tiera Bolt is a talented hair stylist and business owner and she is launching a new passion project! She is also dear friend and in our years of doing Styled Sessions and Your Entrepreneur Hype Squad meet ups (next one coming April 12th save the date!) I have learned so much from and with her. […]

“Talk Country to Me” with Tiera

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February 27, 2024

10 years?!?! It has been 10 years since I formally founded Hawa Images and Hawa LLC and I am reflecting a lot these days. I took the shakiest steps towards starting my business journey. A camera in one hand and a baby on my hip chasing two littles with no real clue what it meant […]

Why Photography? A messy founders story.

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February 18, 2024

I am very comfortable behind the camera so I challenge myself to get in front of the lens often because I will never ask my clients to be vulnerable in a way I am not willing to do. I make sure to get in front of the camera several times a year. Self-portraiture has taught […]

Why Self Portraits?

creative-portraits

February 13, 2024

Every woman deserved to feel and be reminded of her created beauty and to have other women hyping her up! One way I love to do this is through a Creative Portrait Session. I work hard to not only make it about the gallery; although I love WOW’ing my clients with their gallery, I want […]

Joy Portraits

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February 8, 2024