27/07/2026
Hello! It’s been a while, and as I sit here pondering what this year has brought me so far, I am left in a state of disbelief: how is this my life? It’s July, and I have already done so much this year. I have had some incredible experiences—there was Jake + Jorjie’s wedding in France, and shooting with Maritha Mae, who always leaves me feeling so grateful and so inspired. And there are all the beautiful weddings I have gotten to be a part of this year, with still more to come! So exciting!
For the last two years, I have spoken openly about my healing journey and what it has taken for me to get to this point in my life. I have openly spoken about telling a courtroom full of people just how much shame I have had to carry. For the last two years, with all the amazing weddings I have been shooting, I have also been going through the justice system—standing up to someone who took a lot from me when I was just 18 years old, and coming forward with my story to heal myself and to bring awareness to what is still a very real problem we have in this day and age.
I am sharing this because this is my reality right now, and honestly, I thought it would be over by now. I thought I would have some kind of closure by now. This is my truth and my story, and I, Richelle Casson, am a survivor. It’s taken me years and years to be able to say this without guilt and without shame, and I have only just accepted that this is my story.
And yes, it’s a heavy story, but so many people have the same story. Using my voice to reach people who feel like they are alone is something I will continue to do to make the difference I want to see in this world. If you are new here or have been following for a while, thank you from the bottom of my heart; it means so much to me.
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