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Line Art unpublished selects

Really loved this shoot & the simplicity of our concept


Dream team photographer Nicholas Freeman & Cat Calico

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Line Art - unpublished selects

Really love this line art concept executed by dream team Nicholas Freeman & Cat Calico!

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BTS from Line Art shoot

I worked with the wonderful Nicholas Freeman & Cat Calico for this shoot! Hazel also has some fantastic photos from this set (be sure to check out her Patreon~). 

We were inspired by the idea of doing something minimalist, but somehow futuristic. 

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✨behind✨ the scenes

Angles & self timer can do wonders

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Happy Halloween ✨

WE EXIST

xo giant squid

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Books, Bikinis & Garters

Some spicy pics I took on the Greek cruise with Hazel. All dolled up but had no one to send them to. 

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Harness suit from Wanted Woman

This costume was (one of many) designed by Jennifer Newman for the Wanted Woman music video! I took these photos for Chrissa’s Valentine’s Day set. Most of them felt WAY too provocative for IG so only a few tame ones from this set were published. 

📸 Chrissa Sparkles

👠 Jennifer Newman

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Girlie in Greece 💅🏻

Some photos from my Greece vacation! Hazel was so great about taking lovely bikini pics of me but alas, I’d just gone through a break up right before the trip & had no one to send them to x

UNTIL NOW, ENJOY

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Manic pixie nightmare monster

PLEASE NOTE: Next month's Patreon earnings will be devoted to my favorite no-kill, non-profit cat shelter Sante Dor Foundation for their fundraiser Race For The Rescues! Thanks so much to everyone currently subscribed & who continues to be next month - your $ will go towards helping so many kitties!

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Look imma be real. I’m not super happy with how these came out. Initially we wanted to utilize this gorgeous sheer dress (designer Michelle Hebert) and amazing make up (artist...

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Victorian Teacup

Part of my Kintsugi series that ultimately didn’t make the cut because they were so bizarre and silly were these victorian teacup inspired frills. But sometimes that’s art; you try something out and shake your head vigorously at the end product like, “oh no, no. Those are not the vibe. We tried tho.”

📸 Nicholas Freeman

💅🏻 Cat Calico

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Black/White

A friend of mine shot with Nicholas and I was obsessed with how her images came out. I looked at all of his other photos and was enamored. He has SUCH an eye for light and composition. I have never wanted to shoot nudes before (for a variety of reasons), but it was undeniable that his photos are ART - and I knew I had to work with him. 

It's really nerve-wracking to shoot without your clothes on in ANY capacity. Hell, I've had editors who have creepily made comments that they've co...

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Sparkles sets

Modeled my friend Chrissa’s lingerie line Foo Foo The Label! She also took these photos AND designed the backdrop (talented much? yes). For awhile Chrissa was doing themed monthly portraits. This was her Valentine’s Day themed set ♥️ I had quite a few fans drop in after some promo & take lingerie themed shoots for their partners, or just your average thirst trap so they could feel empowered post break up

I always love modeling my friends’ clothes, it’s so amazing to wea...

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Kintsugi

I did a series of these photos with Nicholas Freeman. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, thus turning a “flaw” into an essential & artistic part of a piece.

My good friend & frequent collaborator Cat Calico did the body paint (i will be her canvas until I’m dead thankyouverymuch).

I adore how this series came out. I got a lot of flack for them (go figure, the internet hates women who embrace their bodies), but they felt like such a pe...

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summersalt modeling campaign

Unpublished selects from the summersalt modeling campaign! Loved this shoot as they are a brand that celebrates all types of women’s bodies & the diversity of models they hired absolutely reflected those principles

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livestream take 2~

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Livestream in 30 minutes!

Hey everyone, here is the link for the livestream happening at 2pm PST!

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Livestream, 9/22 - Thursday @ 2pm PST

We'll be going live on Thursday September 22nd at 2pm! 

Tune in for the unlisted link an hour before!

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Healing your inner child!

Helpful, practical tips on healing your inner child. 

-Think of your *ideal* parent. For the example in the video, I fragmented mine into my ideal mother & ideal father, but you can think of a single entity if you desire!

-Act from your ideal parent. Literally talk to yourself as though you are reparenting yourself. When you're engaging in an unhealthy behavior, reparent yourself. If you're slacking off on your goals, reparent yourself. If you're stressed out and need a b...

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Reading List!

Hey everyone!

Several people have asked for some reading recommendations in the self help space. Wanted to share some books that I've found tremendously helpful!


Atomic Habits by James Clear - wonderful book if you want to learn how to shift your identity to create better/healthier habits.

The Power of the Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy - great information on how to shift your subconscious mind to support empowering beliefs. C...

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August Livestream

Here's the private link, see you in an hour!

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Reminder...

August's livestream is this Tuesday (tomorrow) the 30th at 1:30pm PST! See you all then :)

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Updated Livestream Date!

Hi everyone! 


This month's livestream has been changed to Tuesday August 30th at 1:30pm PST


As always, check back here an hour before for the private link!

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Hi Everyone!

If you are part of the Private Instagram tier and you need access, message me here with your handle, I'll give you mine, and then I'll accept you! 

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Here's the private link, see you in an hour!

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Livestream Reminder

See everyone next Monday the 25th at 3:30pm PST! 

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July Livestream

Hi everyone!! Join me for our next livestream on Monday JULY 25th at 3:30pm PST!


Check back here at 2:30pm on the 25th for the private link!

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HERE'S THE RIGHT LINK, YOUTUBE BEIN CRAZY

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Livestream reminder, today at 12:30pm PST!

Check back for the link at 11:30 today 

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Livestream Next Monday at 12:30pm PST!

See everyone Monday, will post the link here at 11:30am :) 

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June Livestream!

Hi everyone! This month's livestream will be on Monday June 13th at 12:30pm PST. 


Check back here one hour before for the private link! :) 

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