Enhancing, Not Erasing: Why I Edit the Way I Do
I don’t just retouch - my edits are about boosting your self-love, not masking your individuality. I retouch with care, preserving what makes you you and making sure every photo reflects the badass you truly are ♥
My Editing Process: Simple, Intentional, Real
Like many photographers, my editing style has evolved over time. Right now, I describe my style as bold natural - a look that celebrates your authentic self while giving your images that little extra oomph.
In a world saturated with filters and heavy retouching, my goal is simple: to show how beautiful it is to look like you. Real, radiant, and totally unique ✨
My editing workflow starts with the basics - cropping and straightening, followed by adjustments to lighting and colour. This is where I bring out the richness in tones and make sure everything feels vibrant, balanced, and true to the moment we captured.
Then comes the cleanup. I’ll remove any distracting elements that take away from the image’s focus - like scuff marks on walls, or something weird and unintentional creeping into the background (which happens a lot during outdoor shoots!)
The Personal Code Behind My Retouching
When it comes to editing people, I have a bit of a personal code I stick to. One of the things I love most about pole and aerials is the confidence they build. These art forms celebrate strength, sensuality, and self-expression. So when I retouch an image, I do it with that same spirit of celebrating self-love.
My rule of thumb? I only edit things that would naturally heal or fade within a few weeks. So bruises, scrapes, or a surprise pimple won’t make it into the final image - but scars, stretch marks, and beauty spots will stay. Why? Because they’re part of your story, your journey, and your power.
That said, if a client asks for something specific - like editing out a scar or tattoo for personal reasons - I’ll always have that conversation. My job is to help you feel confident, seen, and respected in your images.
The Heart Behind the Edit
At the end of the day, my goal is to reflect you as you truly are. My editing style isn’t about hiding - it’s about enhancing what’s already there, and letting your natural beauty shine through.
Every edit is done with care. I’ll clean up the space, even out the lighting, and remove the stuff that doesn’t belong (like random bruises from training). But the things that make you you? Those stay. Because confidence doesn’t come from looking flawless - it comes from seeing yourself and feeling proud of what you’ve created, what you’ve overcome, and how incredible you look doing it.
You deserve photos that make you go “Damn, that’s me!” 💖