Having photos taken in a ‘shoot’ setting previously had always felt a painful process to me, something I used to dread – a mask I used to wear. But now after spending an afternoon with Monika, I feel l as if I have healed years of fear and anxiety about having headshots taken!
Monika’s natural warmth, good humour and intuitive approach meant she was able to help find the ‘real’ me in pictures. I felt so relaxed and at ease throughout. Through, scents, crystals, instruments, all the objects Monika welcomed me to bring along – plus the variety of wonderful locations – enabled the shoot to flow into something really quite beautiful.
It has been my first time in working with a photographer that it felt like a co-creation between us – rather than feeling disempowered (rushed with time/given feedback that didn’t resonate.) I suddenly felt empowered, free and able to let my true shining self out!
This shoot was 100% photo’therapy’ for me, as it has healed an old phobia, was a breath of fresh air and an incredibly fun day out! I cannot recommend working with Monika more highly. She is, quite simply, an absolute angel with the eyes to see and the heart to feel what is truly real and capture true magic within people.