Step inside Rose of the West Tattoo, a vibrant and eclectic studio in Downtown Colorado Springs, where artistry and passion come together. In this branding session, I captured the creative energy of Lauren and her talented team during their Friday the 13th event. From one-of-a-kind tattoos to bold traditional flash art, every inch of this studio tells a story of individuality and artistic expression. Dive into the heart of Rose of the West and discover why this tattoo studio is a true gem in Colorado Springs.

Alice, a holistic therapist who works with clients in Colorado, Kansas, and California, reached out to me for a branding session to show her potential clients who she authentically is while they are trying to decide if they want to work with her. Alice wanted images that reflected her soul at its base to share on her website and social media. Branding sessions are perfect for these types of needs and Alice showed up in her fullest self and together, we made magic in the creek at Castlewood Canyon just outside of Denver, Colorado.

When booking her time with me, Alice mentioned that she wanted to be sure to include the elements in her images because they are important to her process as a holistic therapist. When I book with a new client, I love to schedule a video call with them to talk over their photography needs in detail and to ensure that I understand their vision and what they want to walk away from our time together. Together, we decided how she would represent each element: earth, air, water, fire, and, we made a plan. She brought crystals, palo santo, and sage with her and we used the creek and wind to pull the rest of the elements together.

Dawn reached out to me a few weeks back wanting to do a branding session for her new photography business, Dawn Autumn Photography with me. Dawn and I met when I look my kids to the Great Wolf Lodge a few years back. She was helping us with our time there and we got to chatting about photography. I gave her my card and we have stayed in touch since.

I have watched Dawn grow in her photography journey. Last year around this time, she booked a mentorship with me and we talked over technical things she was having trouble with, we ate some delicious pizza together, and then we photographed a beautiful family side by side. Afterward, we worked on some editing techniques and I have been in contact with Dawn on and off checking in on her and her growth.

This Colorado mountain session was created as an act of self-love and personal branding, a non-traditional portrait experience rooted in identity, culture, and reflection. Designed for a woman stepping into a new season, this session honors story, presence, and the courage it takes to be seen as you are.