"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

Women tell me so often they want to book a session but….. “I’m not confident enough” “I need to lose 10 pounds first” Can we have some real talk? I get it. In fact when I saw this self portrait of me I almost didn’t keep it because of my mid section squish. BUT here […]

YOU are a beautiful creation

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Our March Styled Sessions was such a great day. See what clients are saying I am so grateful that what started as an idea between three friends and entrepreneurs has resonated with so many of you. It has been a true gift, and I look forward to continuing to offer these events in the future. […]

Styled Sessions March 2024

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During my brand trip to Vegas I was able to fit in a few Brand Mini-Creative Portrait Sessions and these ladies did not disappoint. It was a blast! Even if we were kicked off the roof parking deck by a security guy on a bike 🙂 I have no regrets (and who knew you couldn’t […]

Vegas Vibes

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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

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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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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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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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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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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?

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