Our Services
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Portraits
Ideal for: Marking the moment with a portrait
Includes:
Pre-session consultation to set tone and intention
on-location photography
Edited, high-resolution images
Private online gallery for download and sharing
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Facilitation
Ideal for: Milestone birthdays, transitions, or meaningful life shifts.
Includes:
Planning session to understand your vision
Co-created structure of event
Facilitation of the gathering
Optional support for writing an opening, coordinating guests, or integrating symbolic elements
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Portraits & Facilitation
Ideal for: Celebrations where presence, storytelling, and remembrance belong together.
Includes:
All services from the portrait session and group facilitation packages
Full photography coverage throughout the gathering
Portraits of the honoree and special guests before or after the event
40+ edited, high-resolution images delivered in a private online gallery
Group photo at the close of the event
What Do These Gatherings Actually Look Like?
Meaningful Celebrations, Small Group Ceremonies, and Intentional Event Ideas
Every gathering I help create is a little different — shaped by the occasion, the people, and the feeling you want to honor. Some are quiet and reflective. Others are full of storytelling and laughter. What they all share is presence and care: a desire to slow down and mark the moment in a way that feels personal and lasting.
Below are a few examples of the kinds of small-scale events, alternative celebrations, and intentional group experiences I offer.
Coming-of-Age Celebration for Teens or Young Adults
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Planning a milestone celebration for a high school graduate, 18-year-old, or young adult? This alternative to a traditional party invites deeper connection and reflection.
Guests are invited to bring:
A photo, story, or object from the past
Something that reflects the present relationship
A blessing, hope, or card for the future
The group gathers in a circle to share what they’ve brought. The result is a powerful experience that leaves the honoree feeling truly seen and supported as they step into adulthood.
Intentional Baby Shower
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If you're planning a baby shower and want something more meaningful than party games, an intentional gathering can create space for warmth, honesty, and connection.
Guests are invited to share:
A wish for the baby or new family
A worry or vulnerable truth from their own parenting experience
A piece of wisdom or encouragement
This can be paired with a shared meal, soft music, and a keepsake journal — offering emotional support for the parent-to-be as they prepare to cross the threshold into parenthood.
Personal Wedding Shower or Engagement Gathering
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Perfect for couples who value meaning over tradition, this alternative wedding shower brings loved ones together to celebrate the couple's relationship through shared reflection and storytelling.
Guests are invited to speak:
A moment they’ve witnessed the couple’s love
A core value or strength they see in the relationship
A blessing or intention for their future together
This format transforms the shower from a gift exchange into a ceremony of support, love, and reflection.
Love Gathering – An Alternative to a Traditional Wedding
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For couples who don’t want a large wedding, this small, heartfelt ceremony is designed to feel real, quiet, and meaningful.
Whether it’s your first, second, or third marriage, a Love Gathering offers:
A peaceful setting (a home, garden, forest, or studio space)
A circle of your chosen people
Personal vows
Reflections or offerings from guests (stories, tokens, wishes)
Gentle facilitation to hold the flow
Postpartum or Life Transition Honoring
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Planning a circle to honor someone in a vulnerable or transformative season — like postpartum, recovery, divorce, or new beginnings — can create a meaningful anchor.
These small group gatherings are about presence, not performance. Guests may:
Bring nourishing food or simple gifts
Share words of comfort or encouragement
Write messages to be saved for later
Show up with care and quiet support
Memorial Gathering – Honoring a Life with Intention and Meaning
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You want to hold space for remembrance that feels deeply personal—not just a service, but a celebration of who your loved one truly was. This kind of gathering offers a heartfelt, intentional way to honor their memory in a setting that feels warm, inclusive, and real.
Here’s what this could look like:
Family and friends gather in a comfortable, intimate space—this might be a home, backyard, or special location with meaning.
Guests are invited ahead of time to bring a photo, small object, or story that reflects their connection with the person who passed.
A facilitated circle creates space for each guest to share, listen, or simply be present. There’s no pressure—just the power of being together in shared remembrance.
The gathering may include poems, readings, or music chosen by the family or inspired by the life being honored.
I offer gentle photography throughout—capturing moments of connection, legacy, and collective memory, as well as portraits with keepsake offerings if desired.
This is about marking a life in a way that feels true—not rushed, not formal, but spacious, heartfelt, and deeply human.