Have you ever felt down on Valentine’s Day?

If so, you’re not a alone.

I was that kid… that Charlie Brown… hopefully checking the mailbox for that Valentine that never came.

As an adult, I spent every Valentine’s Day quietly feeling let down and disappointed by my partners’ lack of effort or last-minute planning.

It wasn’t until I was

... in my 40s

... a widow

... and a single mom

That I finally started to ENJOY Valentine’s Day!

Tired of feeling sad and lonely, I decided to use holidays like Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day to

treat my (normally frugal) self

to something I really wanted and deserved.

And that little decision alone was so

that those days felt not only joyful but also incredibly empowering.

(Photo by Jeramie Lu)

In my line of work, many of the portraits I produce also have the unintended effect of making some people feel “othered”...

... like they don't “fit the mold” of those

thin, heterosexual, two-kids-and-a-dog families

who regularly treat themselves to beautiful family photos.

... if you’ve ever felt too single, too old, too large, too non-binary, too non-parental...

... or just not worthy of treating yourself to a

this message is for you!

This week only, it’s the

any sessions booked* now thru Sunday, 2/18/24, will be

Together we can change the world. Let’s fill social media with beautiful portraits of all of us who don’t “fit the mold.”

This week I'll be posting a different Mold Breaker each day for inspiration! @midorijoyphtography

Click below to BOOK YOUR SESSION! Be sure to mention to "LOVE MY LIFE" special in the comments!

*Sessions must be booked and paid for by Sunday 2/18/24.

The actual session date may take place anytime between now and Sept.30, 2024.

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