"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

You’re showing up.You’re posting. But something still feels… off, right? That’s what I call the emotion gap.When your content looks polished on the outside, but doesn’t actually connect on the inside. It doesn’t say anything special about who you are and what you offer.  I used to think I had to look “perfect” to be […]

You are posting but something feels….off

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October 8, 2025

You know I tell the truth about building a brand and business I love and there is no gate keeping here! Having systems that support my definition of success, support an excellent client experience, and give me back time was something I recently invested with Colie James and her program Systems in Session. She has […]

Scaling my Business with Less Overwhelm & More Value- Podcast feature with the GOAT of systems Colie James

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September 24, 2025

Let’s talk headshots… Let’s be real: being in front of the camera is never easy. I get it- it is vulnerable and we can all feel nervous and wonder- what will I look like? I got you. The good news? You don’t need to be a supermodel to get headshots you love. You just need […]

How to Feel Confident in Your Headshots (Without Feeling Stressed)

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September 20, 2025

I absolutely do not take it for granted that I am invited in to your stories again and again. It is a gift to see your family grow and change. I was able to photograph the Dee family again during my quick trip to Chicagoland. Their youngest son Sean joined their family since our last session […]

Dee Family

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August 11, 2025

Brand Boost Mini Day was an absolute blast! Ladies, you showed up. You shined. And in just 20 minutes flat, we created way more than headshots. To every amazing woman who stepped in front of my lens: You brought your confidence, your spark, your true self. That’s the power of a Brand Boost Mini Day: […]

Brand Boost Mini Day June 2025

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June 29, 2025

You’ve got the offer. The website. The social media accounts. The mission and passion.You’re great at what you do—but your visuals? They’re… fine… or maybe a bit ….meh. Or at least, they used to be fine. Now you’re realizing that your photos might actually be holding you back from standing out in your industry. If […]

5 Reasons Your Brand Photos Aren’t Cutting It (And What to Do About It)

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June 13, 2025

Riley invited me to photograph her to celebrate and mark her graduation from NC State. We had a blast choosing some locations on campus and even popped some champagne to celebrate all her hard work! Congrats Riley and blessings as your pursue your continued studies to become a paralegal.

Congrats Riley!

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May 20, 2025

Raquel Lara is an out of the box real estate agent who is passionate about serving her clients while helping them build wealth with a purpose and a plan. She is full of energy, encouraging, confident, trust worthy, transparent, and thrives in collaboration. She is guiding first-time buyers and investors into smart purchases with future […]

Raquel Relator Brand Session

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May 20, 2025

What to expect: See more from previous Styled Sessions here and here. Want my FREE guide of the 10 Brand Storytelling Images you need? Grab it here and be the first to know when Brand Storytelling session Minis or Sessions open in the future.

Brand Boost Mini Sessions June 26th!

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May 12, 2025