For so many women, the idea of booking a professional portrait session feels… unnecessary. Maybe even self-indulgent. After all, there’s always something else to focus on—family, work, the never-ending to-do list. But here’s the truth: prioritizing yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential. And capturing the woman you are right now is not just an act of self-care; […]

Serenading Myself as I Indulge the Thrill of Living in My 60’s By Shawn Grain Carter My college sweetheart, Richard Carter from Long Island, became my future husband when we eloped in 1984 after he and I began our respective careers. The 1980s was a decadent era of parties, frivolous fashion, power dressing and “living […]