What's a feminine gaze?

Male gaze, feminine gaze, inclusive gaze, queer lens..? What does all this language mean?

To me, the male gaze has traditionally existed in a way that objectifies a subject. Often this can look like over-posing, over-sexualizing and reducing a subject down to being a prop in a photo as opposed to the message of a photo. Shooting with a feminine gaze allows me to be less of the puppet-master of a photoshoot and more of a collaborator, more of a witness to my subjects.

But aren't poses important? Absolutely! I still love posing my clients and helping them find what feels best for their bodies but shooting with the idea of inclusivity at the forefront lets each pose breathe into more natural spaces and allows for my clients to truly see themselves in each image.

It's so important to me that photos feel like a slice of time that we're capturing through intention instead of random subjects role playing.

What's Your process?

I am excited about a variety of photography from events big and small, weddings, branding, portraiture, fashion, lifestyle, maternity; but my approach always remains the same: getting to know you and your vision and diving deeply into the heart of 'it'.

Once I receive an inquiry for a new project, a questionnaire goes out that helps me build the world around what you're looking for. We then share mood boards and depending on the scope of work, we'll hop on a call and work out any dream details and put a shooting schedule together.

I require a 50% retainer upon booking and once contracts are signed and invoices are received, our date get's locked in and I begin marinating in our mood boards.

Shoot day will come and we'll take some time making sure you feel nice and cozy in front of the camera, I'll practice posing with you if you like and our shoot will feel like one big collaborative conversation! It's important to me that you see yourself in the images we create together!

A week or so after our blissful shoot, you'll receive a gallery of watermarked proofs to choose your final shots from. I like sharing all of the good shots from our day so you can see the throughline of the shoot.

After recieving your list of faves, I'll get to editing and you can expect your gallery delivery in 3-6 weeks depending on what season we're in and the scope of project!

Do you offer creative Consultations?

I do!

I've been working as a freelance artist for ten years and have picked up a whole tool belt of skills from creative idea generation, creation to completion. My friends call me a creative Swiss army knife because of the DIY approach I've taken to almost every aspect of my career including building websites, writing copy, graphic design, visual identity creation, project management, network outreach, band management, creative collaboration, creating PR kits and EPKs, writing grants, creating business backend such as invoices, contracts and admin workflow.

Here’s how I can help:

Creative Brainstorming & Concept Development

-Feeling stuck on a project? Let’s brainstorm fresh, exciting ideas and develop a clear creative direction.

-Need a unique aesthetic or storytelling approach? I’ll help you refine your visual or narrative identity.

-Unsure how to tie multiple creative ideas together? We’ll create a cohesive big-picture strategy.

Brand & Portfolio Development

-Personalized feedback on your photography portfolio, music brand, or writing projects.

-Guidance on crafting a distinct, recognizable artistic style.

-Actionable steps to align your work with your long-term vision.

-Strategy for Multi-Passionate Creatives

-Helping you bridge multiple creative disciplines (photography, music, writing, etc.) into a strong personal brand.

-Developing ways to monetize your creative work without losing artistic integrity.

-Idea generation for passion projects, community-building, and unique career paths.

-Grant writing strategy development

-Workflow auditing and support

How It Works:

I offer flexible sessions tailored to your needs:

✅ One-Time Brainstorming Session – A high-energy idea session to unlock new creative directions.

✅ Ongoing Creative Coaching – Regular sessions to refine your vision, strategy, and execution.

✅ Mini Strategy Call – A quick, action-packed session if you need immediate clarity on a project.

Let’s Build Something Magical

Creativity is meant to be explored, expanded, and shared. If you’re ready to gain clarity, build momentum, and bring your best ideas to life, let’s chat!