"Women who love themselves love other women." ~Maryam Hasnaa ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Many of us have been reclaiming the love for ourselves that we had previously looked to outside sources to give. We know that loving and honoring ourselves first is the most important part. When we love ourselves, we can love others. And from that place, we can love and honor other women. This is a large reason why I love to shoot women...I love to support them in bringing out the powerfully feminine, badass and authentic parts (and the sexy sides if they're down!) of my clients. THIS is where our divine feminine power lies. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On that note, HOW AMAZING & striking is @page_marie ?! Gorgeous, healthy, strong and so confident. LOVE! With @therobinb || quote from @maryamhasnaa Edited with the Luz preset for mobile. Swipe left for before. Link in bio! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also, follow the hashtag #womensupportingwomen for super inspirational, powerfully feminine content. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #womensupportingwomen #femalephotographer #alphafemale #badasswomen #melanin #queen #springfashion #bealpha #sonyalpha #blackgirlmagic #selflove #empowerment #strongwomen #nastywomen #sexywomen #mobilepresets #lightroompresets #presets
Open your heart, baby girl. It's the only way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A few months ago, a friend of my daughter's and I were talking about how we experience time at different ages in our lives. When I was younger, I felt time and my life experiences to be very lineal. When I was 21, I couldn't wait to get out of college. When my kids were little, it was so easy to look ahead on the timeline and hope/wait for them to hit their milestones. When I was 29, I thought that I only had one more year to "break out" as an artist and musician. But what I realized as she and I were talking was that at my age, time no longer feels linear. I can look back at my life and it feels rich and deep and full of experiences and relationships and love and heartbreak and achievements and lessons. It doesn't feel like I'm progressed in a straight line at all---I see myself as a gatherer, if you will. Gathering up life experiences and adding them to the basket of my life. I'm not afraid to get older at all. If I have all of THESE experiences in my basket, I can't wait to be abundant in this way when I'm 80 or 90 or 100. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And the secret to all of this, that I've learned, is to open my heart. Open my heart when it's scary as fuck for fear of rejection. Open my heart to be vulnerable and share the shadow parts of me. Open my heart to new experiences and saying yes--and opening my heart to myself enough to say no as well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Open your heart, even if you can't see what's ahead or are afraid to look at it. Your open heart will always bring you more to gather in your life's basket. Open your heart. It's the only way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @redrosamond shot for @thekitvintage , edited with my new mobile preset named Paloma (after my girl!), found in the Loft Collection. SWIPE LEFT for before. Snatch all 20 presets now for only $9! Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mondaymotivation #vintagefashion #losangeles #femalephotographer #womensupportingwomen #alphafemale #bealpha #sonyalpha #badasswomen #redheadbeauty
It's a gorgeous day. Let's all wear satin & lace! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I shoot @redrosamond for @thekitvintage , our super fun challenge is to find unique & quick locations for our images. Shooting for social media in general has to be quick, efficient and super creative. We don't need a million good shots for each look--we need 3-5 killer shots to spice up your IG feed. I've had to learn to cut down how many images I shoot and to trust my talents and instincts to know when I've got the perfect shots. I love learning new things and challenging myself to get better. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ SWIPE LEFT to see this pic before adding my Luz preset from the Loft Collection created for Adobe Lightroom Mobile. EVERYONE can use my mobile presets--you don't have to be a desktop editor--you just have to have a phone :) Link in bio to snatch all 20 presets for only $9! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #losangeles #femalephotographer #vintagefashion #adobelightroompresets #mobilepresets #lightroompresets #saturdays #sonyalpha #bealpha #alphafemale #badasswomen #redhead #womensupportingwomen
No Friday blues over here! It's finally spring in LA! So excited for a weekend of sun and temps in the 70s & 80s in the city...perfect for a picnic, hike or lazing in the sun with a book :) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ BTW SWIPE LEFT to see this shot before editing. I edited this shot of @redrosamond for @thekitvintage with one of my uniquely designed presets, now available for your PHONE! This is the Eva preset from the Downtown Collection. All 10 of the Downtown presets are only $4! Or get all 20 of my presets with the Ultimate Bundle for only $9! Link in bio for more info and to purchase. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #losangeles #springfashion #vintagefashion #yasfriday #redhead #femalephotographer #bealpha #sonyalpha #alphafemale #badasswomen #womensupportingwomen #lightroompresets #mobilepresets #lightroommobilepresets
Sparklers at all times, please! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love love love these classic old school sparklers! You can't go wrong with them on any occasion ever. I actually keep a stash in my closet just in case I have an emergency sparkler moment ---I am ALWAYS prepared! When @mossycreative and I created this shoot for the lovely @ashleytisdale my emergency stash came through for this NYE inspired photo. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ BTW, how adorable is Ashley? Such a wonderful person, too. Check out her evolution as a musician and follow @symptoms for all new music. AND! this boss also has a rad (and affordable! And sparkly!) makeup line that you all should check out at @illuminatecosmetics ! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *Edited with my Bella Lightroom preset, now available in mobile. Link in bio! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #losangeles #femalephotographer #sparklers #mossycreative #alphafemale #bealpha #sonyalpha #badasswomen #womensupportingwomen #lightroompresets #mobilepresets
“A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in--what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.” ― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What an amazing quote on being able to dream big while being grounded at the same time; to observe the beauty right in front of you while maintaining the hope and awe of something larger; living in the moment while envisioning the future you want to create; being able to see both the forrest AND the tress. It seems like these two ideas, in current culture, are seen as opposites; as binary ideas. As Hugo is suggesting, how lovely to live with BOTH...integrating these all aspects to live together, not in opposition to the other. I love this idea and want to begin to embrace this concept in my own life. It's beautiful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And speaking of being both grounded and reaching for her highest potential is the lovely @ashleytisdale , with whom I worked with and photographed through @mossycreative . This image of Ashley, to me, is the epitome of that quote. And she as a person is the epitome of that quote. Grateful for the Mossy team for bringing me into this experience. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ PS I edited this image with my Carmel preset! Get in the link in bio to check it for mobile or desktop
Super excited to share some of my recent work that I created with @mossycreative . I had THE BEST time working with the Mossy ladies during my contract as a Creative Producer. One of the best parts was getting to work with @ashleytisdale . She's hilarious, such a hard worker and so super down-to-earth. This cutie shot is one that I took in a winter shoot we created for her. I love the combo of pink hair and leopard...don’t you? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ALSO! EVERYONE! Please go check out Ashley's new music--it's fantastic and really shows her evolution as an artist. Follow along at @symptoms ❤️❤️❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #losangeles #mossycreative #ashleytisdale #femalephotographer #creativeproducer #symptoms #bealpha #alphafemale #sonyalpha #winterfashion #leopardjacket #badasswomen
GUYS! My Lightroom Presets are now available FOR YOUR PHONE!!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you like my editing style, go to link in bio to check them out in this soft launch. Feedback welcome! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lightoompresets #lightroommobile #mobilepresets #lightroommobilepresets #femalephotographer #bealpha #alphafemale
GUYS! My Lightroom Presets are now available FOR YOUR PHONE!!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you like my editing style, go to link in bio to check them out in this soft launch. Feedback welcome! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lightoompresets #lightroommobile #mobilepresets #lightroommobilepresets #femalephotographer #bealpha #alphafemale
GUYS! My Lightroom Presets are now available FOR YOUR PHONE!!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you like my editing style, go to link in bio to check them out in this soft launch. Feedback welcome! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lightoompresets #lightroommobile #mobilepresets #lightroommobilepresets #femalephotographer #bealpha #alphafemale
This is Foxy Thunderstruck. This little 7lb cutie had been roaming ownerless around our neighborhood for at least 5 or 6 weeks. Every time someone would approach her, she'd run away...and FAST! We tried to lure her in for weeks but as soon as she got close, she'd dart. It is a true miracle that she was not hit by a car or eaten by a coyote. The kids finally managed to get her in one night. She was so thin and so stinky, but she was safe. As soon as she got in the house, she was a real dog. We fostered her last year at this time for around 2 months until we could find her a forever home— which we did! She’s thriving and kicking ass with a very loving doggie mama. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My heart breaks wide open anytime I see a lost, abandoned and/or mistreated animal. Although Foxy Thunderstruck was a challenge to transition into being a pet, I wouldn't change it for the world. And although my heart broke every time I couldn't get her safely in the house, I do also admire her swiftness, scrappiness, resiliency and persistence to survive despite all the odds. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Shout out to Foxy Thunderstruck as my Monday Motivation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mondaymotivation #myhome #homesweethome #papillon #chihuahua #losangeles #inmydomaine #chihuahuasofinstagram #sony #sony9 #sonyalpha #bealpha #alphafemale #femalephotographer
On Fridays, we do magic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “...I will tell you one of the most important secrets. You have to believe in your own magic. This is what makes a magician great...he believes in himself.” James R. Doty, Into The Magic Shop ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ HIGHLY recommend this book by Dr. James Doty. He dives into the neuroscience of manifestation through compassion, meditation, setting intensions, visualizing and taking actions toward your dreams and goals. It’s amazing. I’m on my second go-round of reading it. Guided mediations are available on the website for the book (intothemagicshop.com). Do yourself a favor and get it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #imawitchbitch #intothemagicshop #friday #bookrecomendation #sony #bealpha #alphafemale #magic #manifestation #imawitch ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀jewels by @unjadedjewelry ✨✨✨ Butterfly selenite from @vintagefairyfinds

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