Today is one of those days when it seems like winter will never end. I’m starting to worry that the wind will never again be filled with the sound of birds or the delicate scent of wildflowers and that we’ll never see the beauty that is a Midwest Summer. But instead of throwing my hands up in defeat, and accepting the seeming permanence of the ugly landscape, I’m channeling a different kind of beauty. The kind that is the absolute essence of every woman.

Raw.  Real.  Powerful.  Exquisite.

Today, as the threat of snow lingers in the cold spring air, I’m remembering the past two Beauty Collectives. I’m reminiscing about the amazing women who opened themselves up, not only to my camera, but to themselves, and I’m missing every single one of their faces and every last ounce of their hearts.

Which means …….. it’s time for another Collective! I’m doing things a little differently for this session, though. I’m going rogue. AWOL. I’m leaving the construct of former Beauty Collectives. Okay, not really. But sort of. For this Collective, I will be processing the images in color instead of black and white. But this is the only change,  I promise! If you’re interested in being a part of this Collective, please contact me. But before you do, please bear in mind that the requirement to be a part of the Collective is a willingness to be open and a commitment to love yourself, in all of your flawed perfection (amd you must also, of course, be willing to be photographed).  I ask that you come to the shoot prepared to be vulnerable, and above all else, promise to see yourself  – and maybe even each other – in an entirely new light.

It will be scary.
It will be difficult.
But it will be worth it.

I have 8 spots available for this Collective, and the shoot will take place, weather permitting, in the afternoon on Saturday, April 27th, in the Twin Cities metro area. (Update: This Beauty Collective is full – and am so honored to have so many women interested and willing to be a part of this project! Keep your eyes peeled for another Collective later this summer!)

You’re beautiful, and I can’t wait to meet you!

xoxo