Identity and expression show up everywhere—how we speak, how we move, how comfortable we feel being visible. And for a lot of us, those things get quieter over time. We learn how to blend in, how to soften ourselves, how to show just enough to feel safe.

When most people think about getting their photo taken, they think about poses — where to put their hands, how to angle their face, how to “look good.” But intentional portraiture asks something different, something deeper: What would it feel like to be seen for who you actually are?