Setting Intentions for 2026

I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to create a space where people feel genuinely seen. Not just photographed but truly seen.

As I step into 2026, I want to say this clearly and proudly:

My studio celebrates diversity.
It always has, but it’s time to say it out loud and fully own it.

I am a woman-owned, minority-owned small business. 
I’m neuro-spicy, ADHD-brained, plus-sized, and still learning to take up my own space.

I’m an LGBTQ+ ally.

And because of that lived experience, I know how powerful it is to walk into a room and feel safe… welcomed… respected… and celebrated for who you already are.

So here’s the truth that will guide everything I do this year:

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or unseen,  my studio is for you.
If you’re LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, plus-size, a woman in leadership, a creative of color, or anyone who’s been told to shrink themselves…
you belong here.

I believe visibility is empowerment.
I believe access matters.
I believe your story deserves images that honor your strength, your identity, and the life you’ve built.

This studio stands for belonging.
It stands for joy.
It stands for the kind of photography that doesn’t just capture your image — it celebrates your presence.

In 2026, I’m stepping forward with intention:
To create a space where every person who walks in feels safe, seen, celebrated, and powerful.

This is what my business will stand for.
This is the energy I’m carrying into the work.
And this is the community I’m honored to serve.

Let’s make this year one of visibility, confidence, and unapologetic presence — together.

— Sandi
Owner, Photographer, Woman of Color, LGBTQ+ Ally, Neuro-Spicy Creative, Plus-Size Queen, Believer in Your Greatness