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self-portraits: light and shadow play

The shadow of the leaf on my thigh caught my attention. I was walking the trail, high on coffee and the nature around me, and that leaf, became my co-star in the self-portraits I created that morning.

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naked and unashamed - goddess gathering in the buff

A video story of my introduction to Sunsport Gardens Naturist resort in Florida, a vulnerable story of being seen, completely unarmored, in a circle of other women. In this video interview with Katie Ospina we touch on the topics of body acceptance, self-love, and how artistic nude photography can be used as a way to accept, honor, and celebrate the body you are in.

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the truth about envy and admitting what I wanted

I used to be envious of other women online. It was hard to pinpoint where the envy was coming from. Was it because they were prettier, bolder, or was it because they were doing something that I secretly wanted to do.? This story is about a big shift that happened when I honestly admitted what I wanted and how it changed everything.

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a toastmasters lesson in choosing yourself

What does it really mean to believe in yourself? Inspired by a Toastmasters experience, this article explores the habit of self-confidence, the power of choosing yourself, and why voting for yourself every time can transform the way you show up in life.

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self-portraits with yellow flowers

A story about what drove me to create self-portraits, the healing power of self-portraits, and where and how I created these implied nude self-portraits with yellow flowers.

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march 2026 - women making history month

This March I want to celebrate Women Making History Month. Not the women in the history textbooks, but the everyday women who raise children, show up every day, and by their acts of courage, self-love and kindness, change the world.

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selfies as a path to self-love

From a person who hated selfies to now embracing selfies as way to self-love, this is a true story of my experience. Whether you take selfies with your cell phone or create stunning artistic portraits with a fancy camera, self-portraits are a great way to get to know yourself, heal, and express yourself creatively.

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strong as a mother: a different kind of maternity photoshoot

A maternity photoshoot that portrays the new mom to be as a strong, fierce, powerful soldier. Decked in combat boots and a man’s jacket, these photos invoked the type of energy this woman would need the following day as she goes into labor birthing her daughter at home.

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art, attention, and the need to be seen

A photographer’s honest story about her desire to be seen, craving attention, and finding art as form of self-expression and healing for herself and others.

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