Alfred Wainwright’s quote—“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing”—suggests that discomfort isn’t caused by the conditions themselves but by our lack of …
Photo Shoot
Sculpting the Face with Makeup + Lighting
Makeup, at its core, is an art form—a way of painting with pigments and textures to shape the face, much like classical artists shaped their …
The Art of Appreciation
Gratitude is often mistaken for something you either have or don’t—a natural instinct, an innate quality. But what if gratitude is not just a feeling, …
The Space Between
There is a moment before a shift—an inhale before the exhale, a glance before a step. It is neither here nor there, but somewhere in …
Dreams Speak, Makeup Listens
Ever woken up from a vivid dream, wondering what it all meant? Dreams are powerful—often cryptic, but they’re always trying to communicate something deeper to …
Sleeping Beauty
There’s an unsettling oddity in watching someone actively die. The process is slow and surreal, a visible transformation as the body begins to shut down. …
Enter if You Dare
We live in a world that often places immense value on outward appearances. Beauty products promise to smooth, lift, and perfect, while procedures claim to …
The Petite Business
Sitting at the table with a group of men and taller women ordering hearty meals without a second thought made me realize how similar being …
I Was There. That Really Happened.
Photo: Brad Rankin Studio Model: Macie Stone, Senior Pictures