“The closer we get to being who we are meant to be…the brighter we shine!”

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I am looking for women for an exclusive portrait experience who want to:

CELEBRATE who they are at this stage in their lives

FEEL beautiful inside out

FIGHT stereotypes and beauty standards

INSPIRE others by sharing their stories

SHOW how far they have come and who they are becoming

RECONNECT with themselves

STEP into their power and focus on themselves for once

CREATE impactful and gorgeous images and leave a legacy for their family

Is this you? Yay! Continue reading and fill out the form to apply!

Make 2023 YOUR year to SHINE!

Whether you have lost your confidence, feel invisible, the strongest you have ever been or somewhere in between, know that you are enough and beautiful exactly as you are! We intend to disrupt & transform the way we are viewed by the media and the world at large by putting out beautiful, authentic images and real stories of ourselves.

This is your chance to be seen and heard!

And your chance to give yourself some self-love.

Apply HERE to be included in this incredible experience!

The SHINE Project: A luxury experience

Create your dream shoot

We’ll discuss all the details involved with a session including wardrobe, hair & makeup, what to bring, how to prepare and how to capture your unique personality & story. Don’t know what to wear? Pick from our client closet and studio props such as couture style wings and tulle gowns.

Pre-Session Consultation

Get pampered and relax

When was the last time you had your hair and make-up done? You will enjoy getting pampered and photo ready. It is your personal choice whether you would like a more natural make-up to be the best version of yourself or try our full glam make-over. The spotlight is yours either way!

Professional Make-Over

Model for a day!

Now it is your time to shine - from the outside and the inside. Feeling a little nervous? That’s ok. I will guide you through your photoshoot with the most flattering poses to help you look and feel like the rockstar that you are! I promise, you will leave the studio with an extra boost of confidence!

Magazine style photoshoot

Your portrait as a gift!

You are a work of art! A few days after your photoshoot, we will schedule your custom image reveal to view your beautiful portraits! You choose your complimentary photo and if you desire additional images, you purchase the images you love! Single portraits are $250, packages start at $1500.

Image Reveal

And then? Champagne!

You will invited back as a special guest to our gallery style SHINE EXHIBITION to get celebrated and celebrate the other women of this campaign and their stories!

What is YOUR story?

It’s TIME to be SEEN, feel CONFIDENT and get CELEBRATED for who you are!

This is a passion project and I am offering spots in this campaign for just $395

REGULAR PRICE: $840

VALUE OF CELEBRATING YOURSELF: PRICELESS

Cheryl

“One of the very best decisions I’ve made for myself! I had the time of my life being pampered and having so much fun at the shoot! I cherish my photos and have shown them to everyone! I am so happy I did it!”

I want to be part of the SHINE Campaign!

HOW CAN I APPLY?

There are only 20 spots available and applications are being accepted now. They will go fast! FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO CHAT ABOUT BEING INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT!

Sessions will take place in Chicago, IL.

Love Notes: what other women are saying

“I was anxious in the beginning as I was not sure what to expect. However, Tanja made me feel secure, beautiful and empowered. It was so much fun. I felt beautiful, I felt as though I mattered and I felt like what I think a model would feel like the 1st time. The photoshoot permitted me to see myself on the outside. To “see” my outer beauty. To see all of my different personalities which exist inside of myself. This was purely for me. To unlock and shed the part of me which believed for so long I wasn’t worthy of myself. I thank the universe and creator each day for Tanja. She captured all of my beings. She is truly gifted”.

Chantalle
“The whole experience has been a dream, understanding, thoughtful, listening, and very experienced photographer Tanja is the shining star. Thank you from the bottom of my heart”

Katarzyna
"I was just excited before the session. I loved getting the hair and makeup done because it doesn’t happen on a regular for me. I knew what kind of pictures I wanted to do so I was ready. After the session, I felt empowered. I did something I always wanted to do. I finally was fearless enough to do it! And the pictures turned out more beautiful than I imagined!"

Vanessa