The Feminine
Honoring the female body and cultivating self acceptance through art
SEE YOURSELF AS ART
For the past 10 years in Central America, I have photographed hundreds of women through this lens of "Divine Feminine Photography". Celebrating the feminine in her full spectrum expression. Giving space for the darkness, the light, her cycles and everything in between. Honoring the feminine as she is in the natural state, as a part of nature.
We all carry a perception that our beauty lies at least partly in the external. As women, we grow up in a world of comparison, and skewed beauty ideals. We often think that we need to look a certain way to be or feel beautiful, have a body shape that fits into societal ideas of what beauty is, have "perfect" skin or hair and
compensate for any imperfections with make up all over our face.
One of my passions is to challenge that perception we have of ourselves, and show women their beauty in a different way than they might have seen it before. I will shoot without make up, sometimes without clothes, preferably first thing in the morning, in nature, raw and real, to show you the actual beauty and perfect work of art that is you. There is a unique essence of beauty within each woman, and that is what I seek to capture, not the woman you think you need to be to fit into an external idea you've created of yourself.
We are all beautiful mirrors of each other, with just a different set of perceptions.
Let me show you the beauty that is you, the beauty of the feminine. You, as art, infront of my lens.
These are guided shoots, and you do not need to be comfortable infront of a camera to book one of these sessions.
Testimonials
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“Paula was the most creative, inspiring and empowering artist I've ever had the honor to work with. She made me feel so comfortable in my own skin. I was able to completely let go of any expectations, fears and doubts and be present in the moment with her - creating authentically raw art in the most sensual and playful way. Pure magic. And the images! Just wow. They are SO beautiful beyond my wildest imagination or any expectations I could ever have! I couldn't be more satisfied about the the experience!”
“It was a blessing to see the unbelievable artist in action. She made the session feel comfortable and easy, and her natural ability to guide me and my body was much appreciated. Her talent and wisdom shine through my photos and 10 fold, in person! She truly showed me the beauty I hold inside and out. As well as deepened my connection to the beauty of Mother Earth and how I (and everyone) reflect that!! I am ever so grateful to have experience such a meaningful photo shoot.”
“Having a photo session with Paula was the easiest and one of the most playful things I've done as an adult. She is an all around amazing artist who creates a safe and loving space to be your most natural self. My heart leaps when I look at my photos she took and when I think of our time together in Puerto Viejo. Thank you Paula for showcasing the Divine Feminine from such a raw and beautiful perspective. Your work is so appreciated.”
The session allowed me to look at myself through Paula's eyes and rediscover myself with the magic of the natural, the everyday, the innocent. Reconcile myself with the simple...with the elemental...take off my masks; and without fear or despite fear to show myself. The session process; Paula's accompaniment; and the result of the photos led me to be grateful for being a woman; grateful for having a body; and grateful for giving voice to the expression of my Being to tell my story. The soft and subtle presence of Paula who hugged me with her camera in the spontaneity of my Essence has been a gift. She, a loving witness who releases by letting go of expectations of how she should see me; by not demanding a size from me; by not claiming a pose; by not asking me for a smile; by not covering my scars. This session has been a great way to CELEBRATE MY LIFE. I was moved when looking at the beauty, not only physical, but the greatness of my Soul in the captured images.
Paula is one of those photographers that you are truly lucky to have the opportunity to work with. I have always been a very creative person, and art has always been an outlet to express myself. For most of my life, self-portraits and poetry have been my preferred medium. I never really met anyone I felt comfortable enough to really "see me" and connect with on an artistic level to do visual work with. That is, until I met Paula. We've done several shoots now together across several locations in Costa Rica, and each one has served as a beautiful container for expressing myself, being seen, and ultimately a catalyst for emotional release, healing and growth. In this way, I've considered working with her a lot like my art therapy, and am very grateful for her ability to witness and capture who I am at any given moment in time. Sometimes, we don't have words, and that's where Paula comes in - she allows you to express yourself visually, which sometimes, is even more powerful than words.
Paula is so much more than a photographer. She has a really unique, almost uncanny ability to see who and where you are emotionally & energetically, and help you to express that in a truly authentic way. Paula offers a safe, playful space for you to get in touch with yourself and your emotions, and ultimately, to step into your power and be brave enough to be seen, just as you are.