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RAW – AS I AM

A RAW PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE


EMOTIVE, AUTHENTIC, RAW AND UNAPOLOGETIC PORTRAITS OF YOU.. JUST AS YOU ARE. IT'S A LOVE LETTER TO YOURSELF.


No professional hair and makeup

No posing

No fancy clothes

No photoshop

Black and White


SAY YES TO YOU



RAW – AS I AM

A RAW PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE


EMOTIVE, AUTHENTIC, RAW AND UNAPOLOGETIC PORTRAITS OF YOU.. JUST AS YOU ARE. IT'S A LOVE LETTER TO YOURSELF.


No professional hair and makeup

No posing

No fancy clothes

No photoshop

Black and White


SAY YES TO YOU



YOU ARE INVITED TO SEE AND LOVE YOURSELF AS YOU ARE


I invite you to come exactly as you are - fiery, exhausted, joyful, curious, bold, undone, vibrant, quiet, or anything in between. You don’t need to change a single thing to be worthy of being photographed. Not your body. Not your mood. Not the version of yourself you showed up with today.


This experience is an honest, unfiltered space to see yourself differently... and to practice loving yourself in all your forms. My “Raw – As I Am” sessions are about truth and presence, but also about fun, surprise, and the energy that naturally comes out when you stop performing and just exist.


I’ll guide you through a grounded, genuine, emotionally real process where your personality - not perfection - takes the lead. If you’re ready to be seen in a way that feels true, alive, and fully you, I’d be honored to hold that space with you.

A series of black and white photos showing a person in a black sweater expressing joyful laughter against a light background.
A black and white artistic portrait series showing a figure in various reclining poses against a dark background.
Series of artistic black and white photos showing a figure in white clothing posed in various reclining positions.
Black and white portrait series showing a person in casual attire posing expressively against a dark background.
Black and white portrait series showing joyful laughter and movement while seated on a dark stool against gray backdrop.
Black and white photo series showing someone covering their face with hands in different playful expressions.
Eight black and white photographs showing hands kneading and working with dough on a dark surface.
Black and white artistic photo series showing a person in dark clothing sitting on floor in various contemplative poses.
A sequence of dance poses showing energetic movement against a dark background in black and white photography.
Black and white portrait of someone sitting on a textured blanket wearing dark clothing against a dark background.
Black and white artistic portrait series showing graceful dance-inspired poses in minimalist studio setting.
A series of black and white portraits showing someone posing in a white sweater and dark skirt against a dark backdrop.
Black and white portrait of a woman in casual attire sitting on floor wearing white sweater and jeans.
A series of black and white artistic portraits showing someone in black attire reclining on a furry rug with expressive poses.
Artistic black and white portrait series showing graceful poses against a dark background.

How does this work?

01.


Fill out the form


Whenever you’re ready, just fill out the contact form. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible so we can iron out the details of your session!

02.


Connect


Before we meet for the session, we’ll have a quick call to break the ice and talk about the project. I want you to feel comfortable with me and this will help us both! I will also ask you to fill in a brief questionaire.

03.


The day of


On the day of the shoot, we’ll meet up at my Monrovia, CA studio. We’ll talk for a bit while I set up my camera and make sure everything’s perfect. Then we can jump straight into it and get some amazing photos! Plan for a 90 minute photoshoot and another hour to preview your portraits.

04.


Photo Reveal


After our shoot is done, while you relax, reflect, and have a beverage, I'll prepare your instant photo reveal. We'll take our time going through your photos, and you'll select your favorites for purchase. (Your session fee is applied towards the purchase of prints/albums).

Pricing


It's $500 to reserve your spot, all of which goes towards purchasing portraits that you love.


Wall Art starts at $250/each, Photo collections start at $700, and a fine-art, hand-made luxury Italian photo album starts at $2000. Corresponding digital file is included with each fine-art print you purchase. Full pricing available at our initial call.


Also, participants will be featured in a red carpet gallery exhibition and Gala event in the Monrovia/Pasadena area, and receive 2 free tickets to the event, including champagne and desserts.

A series of black and white photographs arranged in a horizontal row on a beige wall.