When she first reached out, she knew exactly how she wanted to feel in her birthday portraits: celebrated, radiant, feminine, with a little wink of sexy confidence.
She sent over a Pinterest board full of soft lighting, warm color tones, and subtle touches of joy and elegance. It was quiet, but powerful—like she was letting herself take up space, just for her.
Once I reviewed her ideas, I got to work creating a few custom direction boards. Some were right in line with her inspiration—others stretched it a little further.
That’s part of the magic. I never want to give you something expected. I want to give you something honest. Something that holds your energy in a way you didn’t even know was possible.
She ended up choosing the most unexpected concept—featuring a stunning location I had scouted weeks earlier. The second I saw it, I knew it was meant for her.
On shoot day, I arrived early—before the glam, before the client—to set up the flow, feel out the lighting, and design the session around her, not a checklist.
This isn’t a high-speed chase for content. We move slow, we move intuitively. I guide you, but the session unfolds based on how you’re feeling. You’re not performing. You’re being.
She brought her energy. Her softness. Her power. We worked through different setups and expressions—but never rushed, never forced.
We weren’t trying to “pose.”
We were letting her be seen.
Planning your own birthday session? Let’s create something that honors the version of you who’s ready to be fully seen. Get in touch below.
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