Affirmations are positive statements repeated to oneself with the intention of influencing one’s thoughts and behaviors. Accordingly, affirmations are used as a tool for self-improvement, personal development and manifestation and are typically framed in a way that reflects a desired state or outcome. The idea behind using affirmations is based on the belief that our thoughts […]

For the last 13 years, I’ve been working with women through boudoir to help them tap into what makes them uniquely beautiful. And what I hear from my clients and potential clients is that they feel shut off from themselves in their every day lives. As a sensual being and woman who has been in […]

I said let’s start fresh 2 years ago but clearly I have commitment issues when it comes to blogging consistently (although I do love it very much). When I wrote my post about starting fresh, it was also the beginning of Mattie James’ Consistency Challenge on instagram. I posted twice and disappeared from the face of the Earth. It […]

The Melanin 360 Podcast was created to make a little space for us to let our afros, braids, weaves, locs – or whatever you’re rockin’ – down and just have some good ol fashioned fun, and learn a little something in the process with some amazing guests that I respect and admire. I promise to […]

This coming May, it’ll be 2 years since we moved into our new home. When we moved into our town home, although we loved it, we knew it would be a starter home for us. When we went to closing we agreed that we’d have a 5 to 7 year plan to purchase a single […]

Wow! Well, that was one hell of a hiatus, aye? I’ve wanted so much to come back to blogging, sharing my musings and life lessons but not only did I feel like I couldn’t find the time but I couldn’t find the words. Everything had left me. And when I would write, it felt forced. […]

As a boudoir photographer, my clients’ privacy is of the utmost importance. This means taking steps to ensure their personal information and images are kept confidential and secure if they choose not to allow sharing. Here are a few steps I take to ensure my clients’ images are protected: By following these guidelines, I ensure […]

STATEMENT REGARDING COVID-19 In light of everything taking place regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, I am making every effort to make sure we approach this with good sense for all of our lovely clients, myself and my trusted beauty professionals.  While the Coronavirus outbreak is an ever-changing situation, I’m committed to focusing on what is within our control which […]

When booking their sessions, a few of my clients informed me they don’t wear lingerie on a regular basis. Some others insist they  don’t even own anything other than Hanes.  While I assert that everyone should try at least a dainty pair of undies, and I tell you why in this post, I understand that it’s […]