A self-love session by Virginia Portrait Photographer Enlighten by Hannah

”I’m seeing myself in a whole new light.”

We jumped right in to Casandra’s self-love portrait session with bare feet and something flowy and comfortable so she could feel unhindered with the earth beneath her toes. I love sessions when the earth and human seem to blend as one- it’s something that will always move me when I’m behind the lens. And knowing she sees herself in a “whole new light” after our time together is something I want for all of my clients.

It’s why I picked up a camera in the first place.

“I’ve never felt more comfortable in my own skin.”

When you book a self-love session, it’s an act of self care. You’re choosing to celebrate yourself as you are. And to celebrate her love for books, we incorporated them into the shoot to capture this part of herself and the things that make her, her. My clients book self-love portraits for all kinds of reasons, like for a birthday or just to create a memory of who they are in this season of their life. The whole experience, from way before the shoot, focuses on how to invite more acceptance and love into your life and relationship with yourself.

”Hannah made me see how beautiful and unique I am. It’s easy to pick yourself apart (even after your session) but I had so much fun during it and can see that in my pictures.

I love that I did this for myself.”

LOOK HOW BEAUTIFUL THIS GALLERY IS. The sunlight and Casandra’s happiness were so infectious during this shoot and while I was editing this shoot I was FLOORED with how both come through in the final images. You can tell she feels free, happy, and confident.

“My favorite part of this session was the freeing feeling of being naked in nature.”

Hair + makeup for this shoot was done by our HMUA Kristy! If you’re looking for a Virginia portrait photographer, you can book your own session here!