The Essence Photographer

06/04/2026

The highest paid people in any industry aren’t always the most talented.

They’re the ones who can clearly explain why they’re different.

Today I filmed content for launching a course around her proprietary method. Watching her teach was a reminder that authority isn’t built on titles or certifications.

It’s built on perspective.

It’s the unique way you solve problems, see patterns, and create results that nobody else can replicate quite like you.

Most people can tell you what they do.

Far fewer can tell you what they want to be known for.

And that’s where strong personal brands are built.

So here’s today’s challenge:

If someone introduced you on stage tomorrow, what would they say you’re known for?

Not your title.
Not your industry.

What is your genius?

And does your audience know it as clearly as you do?

Drop your answer below. What do you want to be known for?

06/03/2026

Want to know why I’ve been quiet since April?
Part of it is simple.
I’ve been bored.

Not with photography.
With who I’ve been inside my business.

Somewhere along the way I started saying yes to work because it paid the bills.

Creating images people needed instead of creating work that lit me up.

Photographing the version of the story that was easy to sell instead of the one that actually mattered.

The truth?
I’ve been homesick for myself.

Missing the storytelling.
Longing for meaning.

Homesick for the kind of work that makes me lose track of time because I’m so deeply invested in what we’re creating.

Right now I feel like a caterpillar dissolved into goo.

Not who I was.
Not yet who I’m becoming.
Just somewhere in the messy middle.

And instead of hiding until I have the answers, I’ve decided to show up anyway.

For the next 30 days I’m doing the damn thing that makes me uncomfortable, because it’s worth it and it’s the work O help clients to do.

And let’s be clear- I don’t have a perfectly crafted strategy. I just know hiding is no longer an option.

Maybe you are standing at the exact same crossroads.

You’ve outgrown the version of yourself everyone knows and maybe the business you built too.

And now you’re being asked to become visible before you feel ready.

So here I am.

Day 1.

In the goo.

Let’s see what emerges.

05/16/2026

04/04/2026

Beyond the Brand Collective
Where leaders connect, create, and command attention.

You’ve already done the work to become who you are.
So why doesn’t your presence reflect it?

Each month we gather and network with other leaders building their visibility and embody the identity that grabs your audience and gets you seen and heard!

April 17th, we are featuring Jenny Zook, a master at styling your outward appearance so that your content looks and feels like you.

Join us for community building, wisdom sharing and content creation that helps you stand out online.

You stop second guessing how you show up
You start being recognized for who you are
Your visuals finally match your caliber
Your network starts reflecting where you’re going and your online presence expands.

This is what happens when your presence leads and your content is infused with personality and play.

DM or comment APRIL 17th and
I’ll send you the invitation!

03/06/2026

Here’s the deal y’all!
I’ve been taking myself a little too seriously for way too long and that’s all about to change!

For those of you who know me, the truth is I’m kind of a cartoon character and in real life I PLAY as a baseline.

It’s my firm and fervent belief that we are all more than just one thing and you’re online presence should reflect the multi facets of your entire humanity. If you want to show up prim and polished that’s one version.

Who are you when you drop your guard?
Who are you when you’ve had a glass of wine and you’re just hanging out with your girlfriends?

All parts of self are permitted and in my perspective all parts should be properly documented!!

**no versions of self left behind here y’all!!

so I come to you today with your permission slip to embrace the silly,
to share the sad,
to embody the fullest range of your potential and humanity.

We want to know you, we want to trust you. we want to feel you radiating through this tiny little screen that we’re all addicted to.

Next Beyond the Brand event coming March 19th! Get in the room and come play!!

COMMENT BTB FOR MORE INFO!

01/24/2026

Did you know I photograph couples?

Not the typical posed against a wall, smiling, forehead kiss kind of photos.

I photograph the kind you don’t hang in the hallway.
The kind you keep for yourselves.

The kind that live in an album you don’t leave out
because they’re intimate, honest, and deeply yours.

The kind that add to your legacy and your love story because you don’t just love each other, you choose each other.

The kind that hang above your bed.
So even in your dreams, you’re reminded you found your person.

No wondering. No questioning. Just knowing.

And with Valentine’s Day coming, this kind of experience makes a powerful gift.

Not just photos, but a moment in time that defines your love.
If you want portraits that aren’t only wall worthy but tell the truth about who you are together, I’d love to create them with you.

DM or comment LOVE to book your session or grab a gift certificate.
✨Special packages that you can wrap and deliver to your beloved for the holiday.✨

01/23/2026

As an entrepreneur, you’ve poured years into perfecting your craft.

Mastering your service. Refining what you deliver for your clients.
But true mastery is not just in the work.
It’s in the presence you build around it.

Beyond the Brand is an in person, photo driven visibility experience designed for entrepreneurs who already know how to deliver and are ready to be seen with the same level of excellence.

Confidence is built through repetition.

The more you practice showing up on camera, the clearer your message becomes and the stronger your brand visibility grows. This is where self trust deepens and your presence begins to work for you long before you ever speak.

This is where you practice being visible on purpose.
Where embodiment becomes a skill.

Where showing up on camera is no longer a hurdle but a discipline you strengthen month after month.
You have mastered what you do.
Now it is time to master how you are seen doing it.

If you are ready to build presence with intention and consistency, join us inside Beyond the Brand.

Comment BTB and I will send you the details.

01/21/2026

If you think content creation has to feel awkward, forced, or lonely… Beyond the Brand is here to prove otherwise.
What happens in this room is momentum.
✨Confidence muscle being flexed.
✨Leaders being witnessed and supported start to finish.
✨Content deas inspired by your new business besties!
What you can expect every month:
→ Scroll-worthy photos and B-roll you actually want to use
→ Camera confidence that didn’t feel rehearsed or stiff
→ A room full of leaders reflecting each other’s brilliance
→ Real conversations that sharpened messaging and presence
Add in:
❤️‍🔥 A powerful expert teaching about branding, marketing, visibility… each month a new topic on helping you show up in your leadership
❤️‍🔥 Hair and makeup mastery by the pros so you can show up fully embodied
❤️‍🔥A stunning, creative venue that inspires content creation
❤️‍🔥And my zone of genius: pulling out what makes you unmistakably you, so your visuals actually match your leadership…
This is what happens when visibility is built in community instead of isolation.

Beyond the Brand Collective is a monthly experience, hosted in a new venue each time, so your content stays fresh, varied, and aligned with who you’re becoming.

Next event: February 18th in Denver

SPECIAL THANKS TO MY EPIC TEAM:
Expert speaker:
Video skills:
Hair and makeup mastery:
Venue: .art

And .i.s.e.with.laura for this epic BTS ✨

If you’re the face of your brand and you want content that carries your presence, not just your face, this is your room.

Comment BTB or DM me BTB, and I’ll send you the details for February 18th.

01/17/2026

Next live photoshoot January 19 (this coming Monday YES!!), in Denver/Boulder area.

Join for the photos. Stay for the community building and authority-driven content creation.

Comment 'BTB' to get the link and the exclusive founding member discount!

Beyond The Brand is...

📷 personality-driven content that gets you seen and remembered... EVERY MONTH

📷 a network of empowered leaders who value consistency, community, and clarity

📷 led by a creator who knows the value of not only good photos but why showing up matters and how to help you get there.

If you value consistency, showing up confident online and creating momentum with other inspiring leaders... BTB is your home 🙌📸

07/19/2025

If your brand does not communicate its value, someone else will define it for you.
~ Anonymous