A PORTRAIT AND STORYTELLING PROJECT
Women’s voices matter—yet too often, they’re overlooked. In today’s world of fake perfection and AI-generated everything, the real stories—the raw, unpolished truths—risk being drowned out.
Her Words, Her Light was born from the belief that when a woman speaks her truth and is seen as she truly is, she not only steps into her own power—she lights the way for others to do the same.
This project exists to honor those voices and preserve them for the generations that follow.
The WHY:
The lives of my mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother shape me every day. When a woman shares her story, she gives another the courage to be seen.
Sharing those stories matters, because when one woman opens her heart, another feels seen and less alone.
My desire as an artist is to honor every woman who participates with a unique portrait—and, if they wish, the opportunity to share their story in a podcast interview. Together, through story and image, we create a movement that helps others walking a similar path.
The WHAT:
Her Words, Her Light is a documentary-style portrait and storytelling series featuring real, women sharing their unfiltered truths. Each woman is photographed in an honest, cinematic style—no perfection, no pretense—paired with her own words in her own voice.
The HOW:
The process is simple, but the impact is powerful.
The Portrait – Then we create your portrait. Not a posed headshot, but an image that reflects your essence—your strength, your vulnerability, your light.
The Conversation – Every session offers the chance for a casual, unscripted conversation where your story is shared authentically—no script, no pressure.
The Legacy – Your story and portrait become part of Her Words, Her Light, to be shared in an exhibition, in print, and online—amplifying voices that need to be heard.
Participation is open to women of all walks of life, all ages, and all experiences. Every story matters. Every woman belongs here. There is no cost to participate.
Your portrait will be part of a powerful series.
The INVITATION:
Sessions begin September 1st at my Pleasanton studio, by appointment. There’s no cost to participate, but spots are limited.
I’d love for you to share your story and be part of this growing archive of women’s voices.
Apply below to join the list—if September fills up, you’ll be first in line for October or November
