Blog : The Journal

Boudoir, editorial portraiture, personal stories, and the art of being seen... created in Jefferson City and throughout Mid-Missouri.

Group of seven young adults posing in swimwear on an outdoor deck under a wooden pergola.
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Side-by-side living room views showing a large framed family portrait and a gallery wall of smaller portraits above a beige sofa.

November 11th, 2026

One Statement Portrait or a Gallery Wall? How I Help You Choose

Products + Artwork
Cozy living room with brown leather sofa and large family portrait gallery wall above, featuring warm neutral decor.

July 23rd, 2026

Why Printed Artwork Matters More Than Ever

Products + Artwork
Woman with tattoos in black lingerie posing on a cushioned surface in a moody, dimly lit living room setting.

June 30th, 2026

The unButtoned Experience: More Than a Boudoir Session

Boudoir
Two people pose dramatically against a wall, one shirtless standing, one seated in a suit jacket on tiled floor.

June 21st, 2026

What Is Editorial Photography? (And Why You Don't Need to Be a Model to Experience It)

Editorial
Three friends pose for a photo in a studio, with one holding a camera, against a decorative dark door backdrop.

June 19th, 2026

Hi, I'm Ali. And This Is Why I Photograph People.

Behind the Lens