My name is Laurel Lawshae, and I am 59 years old. I’m a professional violinist, and I’ve spent my life surrounded by music, creativity, and curiosity. I am passionate about many things, but most of all about learning. I love discovering something new and expanding my understanding of the world. I’m passionate about music, the […]

My name is Sherroll Reese, and I am 44 years old. I’m retired now, and one of my greatest passions is fitness. It has taught me discipline, resilience, and how to keep moving forward, even when life tries to slow me down. My journey with breast cancer began when I was just twenty-six. I was […]

My name is Linda Nichols, and I am 60 years old. Over the years, I have been an educator, a ministry leader, and now I lead Prayer For Husbands, a monthly call for wives to pray for their marriages and families. I also serve as Chaplain for an electronic parliamentarian unit. Every path I’ve walked […]

Hi, I’m Deahni. I’m 49, and I’ve worn many hats in my lifetime. I’ve been a children’s dance and gymnastics teacher, a photographer, and a media manager. Each role has been a way for me to express myself and connect with others. These days, I’m learning to slow down, to savor time with my family, […]

As a mindset coach based in Austin, TX, I’ve seen firsthand how our thoughts shape our reality. This concept became painfully honest for me when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. I had to rewrite the internal script in my mind to overcome the fear, uncertainty, and physical challenges that came with my […]

Celebrating Women’s Evolution is a journey that Gabriela, a 59-year-old mother, wife, and women’s health and sexual wellness coach, embodies beautifully. For the past four years, she’s chosen to be photographed by me every single year. Why? Because she knows she’s always evolving. Because she’s proud of who she’s become. Because she refuses to let […]

You’ve probably told yourself a photoshoot is something you should want—for your business, for your family, for the memories. But deep down, you truly want to Celebrate Your Beauty. We live in a world where practicality often dictates our choices, and self-care can sometimes feel like an indulgence rather than a necessity. You might have […]

What if the way you see yourself isn’t the truth—just a belief your brain is trying to prove? As a luxury portrait photographer who works with women from all walks of life, I’ve seen it firsthand: incredible women who are wildly capable, loving, and successful—and still silently struggling with how they view themselves. This internal […]

If you’ve been journaling, visualizing, affirming, and doing all the things—but still not seeing the breakthrough—you’re not alone. You might be putting in the work. You might even be taking the “right” steps. But if the results just aren’t flowing, I want you to pause and ask yourself this: “For what purpose do I want […]

  If you’re a woman reading this, there’s a good chance no one ever told you this before: You have permission to take up space. To be seen. To be celebrated. To exist boldly and unapologetically in front of the lens. As a longtime Austin photographer who specializes in empowering women through portrait photography, I’ve […]