Editorial, expressive, personality-driven portraits for women who want their presence to speak before they do.

personal Branding Imagery That Looks Like You—and Feels Like Your Story

kalamazoo, west michigan boudoir studio specializing in middle age women's portraits for self-love and empowerment

I want to help you shine your light out in the world.

You’re not building a brand — you’re building a presence.
A feeling.
A reputation.
A room-filling energy that people remember long after they close the tab or scroll past your post.

Your photos should match that.

Personal branding with me isn’t stiff headshots, fake smiles, or awkward canned poses.

It’s editorial storytelling.
It’s emotional intelligence on camera.
It’s grounding yourself in your truth so your audience sees your confidence, clarity, and authority—instantly.

This is photography for the woman who knows who she is…or is ready to step into her next evolution.

Coach. Creative. Leader. Healer. Visionary. Entrepreneur.

You deserve imagery that feels like your actual essence—not just a Pinterest inspo board.

An Editorial Branding Experience Rooted in Truth, Vision, and Presence.

This Isn’t Just a Photoshoot. It’s Your Brand—Embodied.

Creative. Editorial. Emotional. Purpose-Led. Original.

Xoxo, Betsy

Before I was a full-time photographer, I worked in marketing, design, and publications — shaping stories, refining messages, and helping brands translate who they truly are into visual form.

And what I learned then still guides me now:
Visibility isn’t just a pretty picture.
It’s a grounded sense of self — reflected with intention.

After 20+ years as an entrepreneur, I’ve reinvented myself and my business more times than most people ever will. Every shift required a new identity, a new voice, a new level of courage to step into visibility again…and again.

I know what it feels like to evolve.
To outgrow an old brand.
To crave imagery that reflects the woman you are now — not who you were then.

Branding photography is personal for me because I’ve lived the same transformations my clients are stepping into. I’ve rebuilt, refined, burned things down, started over, leveled up, and claimed new eras more times than I can count.

So when you have a new vision for your business—I see you. I know what it means to want imagery that matches your next chapter and move into MORE.

This isn’t just photography.
It’s identity work.
It’s intentional visibility.
It’s branding for women stepping into their next evolution.

I especially love working with creative thinkers, innovators, and the women rewriting their own rules.

my why

Because I Know What It Takes to Be Seen—And I know how to help You feel seen 

Award-winning photography that goes beyond the surface.

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I'm ready to

The Art of being seen

tell my story

You’ve never seen yourself this way.
truth, emotion, and depth reflect the real you to attract more ideal clients who love to work with you.

if you've already heard that whisper say...

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owning who you are & what your brand stands for starts here

Your photos shouldn’t just show your face—they should show your energy.

lifestyle with intentional angles, layered composition, emotion, texture, and presence.

Images that instantly tell your audience that you know exactly who you are, that you're the real thing, and they know they want to work with you.

That’s the power of editorial branding imagery.

Your Brand Has a Vibe. Let’s Capture It.

The Editorial Edge

Forget stiff headshots.

We’re building a visual identity.

I guide you through movement, expression, body language, and presence so your images feel alive—not forced.

We choose wardrobe and styling that match your brand voice.

We photograph you in ways that reflect your depth, confidence, message, and values.

This is your brand in its truest form—embodied.

Editorial. Soul-led. Unstaged.
Fully You. 


Revelation & Witnessing

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Expression & Embodiment

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Intention &
Vision

We begin by uncovering your story and your why — the thread that ties your work, your identity, and your next era together.

It’s about how you want to feel, how you want to be perceived, and what message you want your presence to carry.

Together, we craft a visual direction that honors who you are right now and the businesswoman you’re becoming.

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The Experience: THREE Chapters of your story

Your branding session unfolds like a three-part narrative —
each chapter dives further into authenticity, expression, and the visual language of your brand.

Through intuitive movement and emotive coaching, I guide you to express your real presence.

This isn’t about stiff poses or polished perfection.

This is embodied editorial branding with a candid, photojournalistic edge.

We explore mood, movement, and energy—capturing layered, honest moments that go beyond the obvious and make your brand unmistakably yours.

I curate the strongest, most honest images—the ones that tell your story with clarity, emotion, and artistry.

At your reveal, you’ll see your brand and your essence finally align.
Your presence and confidence take center stage, revealing the whole, unmistakable you.

This is the identity your brand has been waiting for to lead the next chapter in your evolution.

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Clarity. Confidence. Consistency. Connection.

Clients tell me they show up differently in their businesses after this session—
bolder, clearer, more grounded, and more themselves.

When you finally see your own presence reflected back at you, it hits differently.

It makes it more exciting to show up, take up space, and share your special gifts with the people who need it. 

This isn’t just a photoshoot.
It’s becoming the face of your next era.

When your images feel aligned with your identity, everything else aligns with you.

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The planning is set in motion and you can sit back & relax

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The women in these portraits aren’t acting for the camera—
they’re inhabiting their identity.
it’s honest, grounded self-expression and brand alignment.

What I do isn’t just some standard headshots (snooze!)

redefined.

You’ve seen what it looks like.
Now, here’s what it really is.

it's

&

It’s truth in motion —
where who you are
how your brand shows up finally align

Welcome Magazine to set the stage for your experience

What’s Included in your Experience:

Brand imagery designed to elevate every corner of your online world.

Incredible, in-depth guides and resources to help you prepare in every way 

Professional hair + makeup artistry

Creative planning call to map out your vision, vibe, and brand voice

Styling support and wardrobe consultation

Full direction during the session—posing, movement, expression, and presence

Private reveal and curation appointment

Variety of looks and moods (professional, playful, soulful, bold — whatever fits your brand)

Flexible payment plans and pre-session prep support

You prefer polished perfection over authentic presence.


You aren’t ready to invest in visuals that elevate your brand’s next chapter.


You want a quick, surface-level photoshoot without deeper intention.


You want traditional, corporate-style headshots or overly posed images.


This is NOT for you if

You’re stepping into a new chapter and want visuals that match the woman you’re becoming.


You’re done with stiff headshots and want something layered, candid, and editorial.


You want imagery that reflects your whole, unmistakable self with clarity and intention.


You’re evolving — and your brand needs to evolve with you.


This IS for you if

You’re ready to be seen in your brand, unapologetically, without watering yourself down.






You’re not open to creative direction, movement, or expression.


My clients  love  lots of photos!

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personal branding photo PACKAGES

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Ready to shed what’s familiar, step into your power, and see yourself in a way you’ve never allowed before.

This half-day, editorial branding experience isn’t just a photoshoot—it’s an evolution.

A bold, cinematic exploration of your presence, your identity, and the woman your brand is calling forward.

We create a space where you can drop the mask, loosen the performance, and move with full expression—through breath, emotion, creative direction, and embodied confidence.

Your session is storyboarded through three acts, blending fine-art, editorial, lifestyle, and candid imagery that captures your layered, unmistakable essence. Every frame reflects the truth of who you are and the brand you’re building.

Together, we’ll craft visuals that go far beyond aesthetics—images that embody your voice, your vision, and your next era.

You’ll walk away with a diverse collection of 75 images that reflect your evolution as the woman who chose to rise, lead, and be seen.

Half-Day DEEP DIVE Portrait Experience

2-hour Fine Art Portrait Experience

For the woman on the edge of her next chapter. 

For the woman ready to fully embody her essence.

For the woman who’s done dimming her light and is ready to be seen—unapologetically, confidently, and as the leader of her brand’s next chapter.

This editorial branding journey is a revelation—a raw yet refined exploration of your professional identity, confidence, and self-expression.

We’ll create a space where you can let go of the old brand identity and move forward to embrace your new intention and presence.

Your session will unfold in two acts, blending editorial, lifestyle, and candid imagery to capture your authentic self—whether in your signature professional attire or a more relaxed, creative look.

Together, we’ll craft cinematic images that do more than showcase your outer presence. They mirror the truth, energy, and leadership that define your brand.

You’ll leave with a 50-image collection which claims the power you're stepping into.

  • Creative consultation + session planning
  • A half-day photo experience with Betsy,
  • Up to 3 outfits 
  • 75-image gallery
  • Mobile app to carry your power with you on-the-go
  • Creative consultation + vibe planning
  • 2-hour photo experience with Betsy
  • Up to 2 outfits
  • 50-image gallery
  • Mobile app to carry your power with you on-the-go

When you invest in yourself, you rise higher than ever before

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50 IMAGES

Award-Winning Emotive Photographer: Internationally recognized for fine art portraits that capture your truth with a unique voice.


What Sets Me Apart

Art of Emotion Coaching: Professionally trained in methodologies that use breath, movement, and presence for deep internal transformation.




Specializing in Women & Entrepreneurs: I photograph women whose businesses are an extension of their identity, reinvention, and growth.



Open to All: You are a human first. This is a judgment-free space rooted in compassion, inclusion, and allyship. LGBTQIA+ affirming. BIPOC-affirming. BLM.





Luxury Experience & Professional Team: Hair, makeup, styling, and unique imagery that is so much more than just headshots. 




Heart-Led Curation: I personally help you select images that capture the heart and soul of you AND your brand.


Marketing Expertise: I worked in marketing and publications prior to photography and bring that expertise into storyboarding images with impact and meaning.



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every story is unique but it's the same truth whispered again and again.

“I finally saw myself.”