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SELF PORTRAITS

Self-portraits became a form of self-expression for me.
What started as a simple play session with my camera slowly grew into something deeper.
Each time I photographed myself, I discovered something new - about my body, my emotions,
and the way I move through the world.

Being in front of the camera allows me to feel what my clients feel, the vulnerability, the curiosity,
the quiet bravery it takes to be truly seen. Through this process, I’ve learned to appreciate my own
body more - everything it carries, everything it’s done for me, and the story it tells.

The more I created these portraits, the more I allowed parts of myself to come forward.
It felt freeing - like giving myself permission to show up fully. Self-portraiture has become a space for growth, exploration, and genuine connection with myself.

Tauranga
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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