A recently opened Red Deer portrait studio is focusing on female empowerment.
Ashley Jackson began specializing in intimate portraiture in her clients’ homes more than two years ago. She felt a need for an accepting environment that her clients could come to, to receive their own portrait experience.
The body-positive movement has fuelled the photographer’s belief that all bodies are worthy of being photographed and that women, especially, can benefit from seeing their true selves shine in an intimate and empowered state.
The luxury lifestyle studio provides a space for beautiful, unique portraits in Jackson’s distinct style. She offers intimate boudoir style portraits, or non-traditional and fun head shots that capture her clients’ personality.
The environment is as much a safe hang out space as it is a studio, says Jackson, who believes the portrait experience can be a life-changing one for those who are open to it.
“Many women have a hard time liking the way they look in photographs. It’s actually a biological response to be uncomfortable with a literal image of ourselves. We are conditioned to the image we most often see; a reflection in the mirror.
“My goal is to empower with a session that guides my clients into a place of bravery. We walk up to their comfort zones, acknowledge them, and then walk right past. In my studio, there is no judgment, only a feeling of absolute safety, love and acceptance.”
To learn more, visit www.ashleyjacksonboudoir.com.
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