“What do you remember?”
“…we couldn't stop giggling and we just felt deeply THERE. Together. Us and you. You with us. we were all moving closer - it was as if our hearts were the ones holding on." -Karla
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"I felt safely held, seen, understood w/o having to explain anything, and eventually found a little bit of my own natural comfortability in my own skin in front of a camera. "
-Carlee
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"I have this overall memory of feeling so centered in who I was at my essence - and every version of me...I felt so seen and loved and beautiful. "
-Sarah
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"I remember what a beautiful day it was, and exploring the location more than I remember being photographed. The experience felt like a wonderful afternoon that happened to have beautiful photos at the end, rather than a "day on set."
-Griffin
“Being in a session with Joy is more than getting your picture taken—but a journey into meeting yourself more deeply and getting to have fun with Joy!!”
-Alina
“How do you feel now?”
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"These photos feel congruent with the person I am today. They feel like a true representation of my inner state which is SO DIFFERENT than any prior photo experience I've ever had. I look at the finished product and felt like you really captured my essence.
-Taylor R.
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"It made me see that there’s a bit of magic in photography that you might not see in real life. Life goes so fast, but you capture a moment that is so small, so that we can slow down, examine, and remember.
-Meagan
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"When I saw the pictures I was like "No way, that's not me?" because I felt so beautiful. But also, "Oh my gosh, of course that's me. Finally a photo that I look at and think...yes, that's the Rhianna I often hide when I know there's a camera there. But there she is." I think a good portrait should do that for everyone.”
-Rhianna
It showed me that there is a way for me to enjoy photoshoots and to work with all my fears about being photographed. It also made me feel beautiful in an actual photograph.
-Carlee
“Did anything
surprise you?”
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"This experience didn’t feel rushed, it felt both intentional and spontaneous in the best of ways and that brought out both qualities in me as well. It felt particularly special to feel that you were so in tune with my personal story and connection to the land we were on. It really made me feel seen and safe in an environment that can feel so exposed."
-Chiany
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"Typically being photographed feels like it takes me out of my body and out of the experience I am in. But my session with Joy enabled me to have a deeper experience with my body and the land. I remember Joy inviting me to move in slow, gentle arcs and circles as felt intuitive to me. The wind was blowing, the ocean waves crashing, and I felt myself dancing with these ancient elements. I felt the delight of being a body on the body of this beautiful earth. I felt myself connected to the sky, the water, the sand under my bare feet. "
-Stephanie
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"It felt more “me” Joy gave me needed direction but you also gave me space for my input and feelings and vibes . I saw that I can be handsome / gender neutral and beautiful and have that come across in final images.
-Maricler