Who I Am + What I Love

Because Style Matters

TWEEN SESSIONS

Do you remember what it felt like to be in Middle School?

The time in your life when you are morphing from a helpless child to an independent teenager.

The time when your body is going through some unexpected changes and hormone levels are at their most brutal.

The time where making friends and needing a strong support system are essential to not only surviving, but thriving.

The time where this change can either make, shake, or break your confidence.

Now imagine having your tween child participate in an exclusive photography project where it’s not only about them, but the ones they care about and love the most join together to create an unforgettable self-confidence boosting experience.

Where actions, words, and our most loving thoughts come into play to remind your tween just how amazing they are by highlighting their strengths and the things that makes them completely unique.

Can you imagine the impact this could have on your kid?!

In the past few years, I’ve met some pretty amazing tweens from the Waterloo and Cedar Falls area and I will let you in one one thing: I never would have imagined how big of an impact this project would have on me.

Seeing these kids light up when they were presented with not only incredible images on themselves that they LOVED, but reading selfless and thoughtful words from the ones they hold most dear was an experience I truly wasn’t ready for – and an experience that I cannot ever walk away from.

As a photographer, and a mother, I am on a mission to continue to create this experience for young tweens in our area to help build a positive self-image and zone in on their strengths through The Who I am project.

Can you imagine the impact this could have on your kid?!

In the past few years, I’ve met some pretty amazing tweens from the Waterloo and Cedar Falls area and I will let you in one one thing: I never would have imagined how big of an impact this project would have on me.

Seeing these kids light up when they were presented with not only incredible images on themselves that they LOVED, but reading selfless and thoughtful words from the ones they hold most dear was an experience I truly wasn’t ready for – and an experience that I cannot ever walk away from.

As a photographer, and a mother, I am on a mission to continue to create this experience for young tweens in our area to help build a positive self-image and zone in on their strengths through The Who I am project.

In comes the “Who I am” project

We are starting the “Who I am” photography project to fill in the forgotten photo years while enriching the lives of preteens.

The main goal is to make preteens look and feel beautiful and be confident in who they are because let’s face it – transitioning to Middle school is hard!

This experience is perfect for boys and girls, ages 8-12, in the Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Evansdale, Hudson, Jusep, New Harford Iowa area.

3 Outfits + 1 Portrait Session = A HUGE Boost in Your Child’s Self-Esteem…

We’ll ask you to bring 3 outfits:

– The first is chosen by your child and represents how she sees herself.

– The second represents something she loves (could be sports, dance, band uniform)

– You get to pick the 3rd outfit because you know we all see our kids differently than they see their changing selves!

We’ll ask you and her a few questions, then combine the text and photographs to create one impactful piece of art.

Just imagine how wonderful she’ll feel when she sees the positive stories you’ve shared?

Why “Who I am, What I love…”?

We want to capture the personality of these tweens and record the last stage of their childhood before they become young ladies.

We want them to realize their true beauty so that they are confident in themselves before they hit Junior High. 

Imagine the impact a single beautiful image can do for your tween’s self image.

My goal is to create a gorgeous group of photos you’ll love and that truly show your daughter’s (or son’s) spirit and soul! 

Many people like to use these photos as birthday, Mother’s Day, and “just because” gifts for their daughter/son. Our complete tween package comes with a confidence-boosting photo book with their favorite photos (an quotes from loved ones!)

I will capture your child’s personality – whether they are silly, shy or a little bit of both. I also want to capture what they LOVE. If they love to swim, you can bring their goggles and swimsuit, if they love basketball, bring a basketball and uniform.

If they music, have them bring their favored instrument and they can serenade me with their talents. The options are endless!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE OR NOMINATE A TWEEN:

Please e-mail me by (date) if you are interested in having your child participate in this project, or if you would like to nominate a friend or family member of yours that you think would be perfect for this.

These portraits will be taken at (date & time) and spots are limited.

Please nominate people you think would enjoy the boutique experience I provide. The in-studio session itself is complimentary and includes a $50 product credit (a total $200 value).

After you send the email, I will email you back with more information about the session & you can decide if it’s a right for your tween – but hurry, spots are limited!