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LISA HAUKOM

Storyteller-in-Chief at The Goldenbrand. Real talk, cheeky takes, zero fluff. Visibility Expert + Creative Director. Substack & Photo Club ↓ | PopSugar+ | Come closer

VISIBILITY EXPERTISE FOR CEO'S, VISIONARIES, ENTREPRENEURS, & PERSONAL BRANDS

Lisa Haukom Visibility for women, self love photography the goldenbrandp

THIS just in
Loving yourself
Makes
YOU HOTTER.

Seeing Yourself Clearly Is a Power Move.

Turns out, untangling your self-worth from your self-image makes everything you do brighter, bolder, and yes—hotter.

Want proof?

Did you get it right?
Go back and watch again.

Annnd if you want to know which one is my favorite…
I’m not gonna pick.
That would be like choosing a favorite red nail polish.
(Actually… it’s Big Apple Red. But that’s beside the point.)

This isn’t about favorites.
It’s about feel.

Only one of these wasn’t shot remotely.
Can you guess which?

Everyone gets it wrong.
(Which is exactly the point.)

Drop your guess below, psychic 🔮

And for the record?
My favorite shoot is always the one that reminds me
why I picked up a camera in the first place.
That part never changes.

Now it’s your turn to leave your guess in the comments and big love to the women in these frames:
@abby_lane_design
@deshapeacock
@embracethespacebetween
@robinzachary

P.S. Wanna know how I did this from my kitchen table two time zones away?
The Remote Photographer’s Roadmap!
Link in bio for those who know, they know.
And if you don’t know…
Now you do.

Did you get it right?
Go back and watch again.

Annnd if you want to know which one is my favorite…
I’m not gonna pick.
That would be like choosing a favorite red nail polish.
(Actually… it’s Big Apple Red. But that’s beside the point.)

This isn’t about favorites.
It’s about feel.

Only one of these wasn’t shot remotely.
Can you guess which?

Everyone gets it wrong.
(Which is exactly the point.)

Drop your guess below, psychic 🔮

And for the record?
My favorite shoot is always the one that reminds me
why I picked up a camera in the first place.
That part never changes.

Now it’s your turn to leave your guess in the comments and big love to the women in these frames:
@abby_lane_design
@deshapeacock
@embracethespacebetween
@robinzachary

P.S. Wanna know how I did this from my kitchen table two time zones away?
The Remote Photographer’s Roadmap!
Link in bio for those who know, they know.
And if you don’t know…
Now you do.

Pick your fighter ✌️
Sunday Stories, take what you need. 💋

Pick your fighter ✌️
Sunday Stories, take what you need. 💋

Oui, Oui 💋💋

It feels so good to leave old stories
And this one has been with me long enough.

Care to join me?
What’s the story you’re ready to heal?
You’re in good company, I promise. ❤️

xx Lisa

Oui, Oui 💋💋

It feels so good to leave old stories
And this one has been with me long enough.

Care to join me?
What’s the story you’re ready to heal?
You’re in good company, I promise. ❤️

xx Lisa

(and not one of them is your face)
Save this for next time you open your camera, hate everything, and consider a full identity change.

Here’s what’s actually going wrong:

– Overhead lighting (if the lighting is coming from above, the photo is coming for your soul)
– Dirty camera lens (yes, even a fingerprint smudge can sabotage you…clean it like a ritual)
– Sitting in that one “cute” chair that makes you look like a fashionable turtle
– Front-facing camera (aka: the gaslighter of the digital age)
– Zoom lens (I call this the magnifier of weird proportions)
– Camera too close (you’re not the problem, proximity is)
– Flat light, flat vibe, flat expression (start with music. always music.)
– No setup, no scene, no energy
– That one angle you always default to. Retire it.
– Taking one photo, hating it, and quitting

Here’s the truth:
It’s not your face.
It’s the setup.
The angle.
The lighting.
The energy.

We don’t fix your face.
We fix everything else.

Start with Photo Mini Magic—$22 and built for the five seconds of brave it takes to try again.
(Link in bio) Thank me later 🤌

Because once you shift the setup?
The photos hit different.
And so do you.

(and not one of them is your face)
Save this for next time you open your camera, hate everything, and consider a full identity change.

Here’s what’s actually going wrong:

– Overhead lighting (if the lighting is coming from above, the photo is coming for your soul)
– Dirty camera lens (yes, even a fingerprint smudge can sabotage you…clean it like a ritual)
– Sitting in that one “cute” chair that makes you look like a fashionable turtle
– Front-facing camera (aka: the gaslighter of the digital age)
– Zoom lens (I call this the magnifier of weird proportions)
– Camera too close (you’re not the problem, proximity is)
– Flat light, flat vibe, flat expression (start with music. always music.)
– No setup, no scene, no energy
– That one angle you always default to. Retire it.
– Taking one photo, hating it, and quitting

Here’s the truth:
It’s not your face.
It’s the setup.
The angle.
The lighting.
The energy.

We don’t fix your face.
We fix everything else.

Start with Photo Mini Magic—$22 and built for the five seconds of brave it takes to try again.
(Link in bio) Thank me later 🤌

Because once you shift the setup?
The photos hit different.
And so do you.

I almost went full scissors-to-forehead this week.
Instead, I gave myself space.
Made a moodboard.
Took a photo I didn’t hate.
Spotted the next version of me.
Didn’t flinch.

Here’s the part no one tells you:
Your next era doesn’t always need a makeover.
Sometimes she just needs to be noticed.

So before you buy the thing, change the thing, or chop the thing—
Try this instead:

Take one photo.
Quick. Unfiltered.
Look for the version of you that’s almost there.

That’s where we begin.

PS: If you’ve been watching from the sidelines (hi, I see you)—
Photo Mini Magic is your next step.
It’s $22. It’s fast. It works.
And it’s already changing camera rolls everywhere.

link in bio
Because sometimes the shift isn’t the bangs.
It’s the photo you didn’t delete.

(Sweater @everlane
Pants @adidas )

I almost went full scissors-to-forehead this week.
Instead, I gave myself space.
Made a moodboard.
Took a photo I didn’t hate.
Spotted the next version of me.
Didn’t flinch.

Here’s the part no one tells you:
Your next era doesn’t always need a makeover.
Sometimes she just needs to be noticed.

So before you buy the thing, change the thing, or chop the thing—
Try this instead:

Take one photo.
Quick. Unfiltered.
Look for the version of you that’s almost there.

That’s where we begin.

PS: If you’ve been watching from the sidelines (hi, I see you)—
Photo Mini Magic is your next step.
It’s $22. It’s fast. It works.
And it’s already changing camera rolls everywhere.

link in bio
Because sometimes the shift isn’t the bangs.
It’s the photo you didn’t delete.

(Sweater @everlane
Pants @adidas )

This is your insider’s guide to when to use what, because yes, every Golden Preset has a vibe, a moment, a magic. The one that turns a sleepy corner into a soft spotlight? The one that makes your beach trip look like a campaign? The one that has everyone DM’ing what did you do to this pic?!

Our OGs already have favorites. (You’ll see why.)
 And now? It’s your turn to find yours.
12 in all, meet the rest (link in bio)
✨ Golden & Glowy without the guesswork. ✨ Tap through to meet the whole collection.

PS. My go-to? AKA the one you always ask about. That’s Big Sur. Would love to know your favorite ❤️.

This is your insider’s guide to when to use what, because yes, every Golden Preset has a vibe, a moment, a magic. The one that turns a sleepy corner into a soft spotlight? The one that makes your beach trip look like a campaign? The one that has everyone DM’ing what did you do to this pic?!

Our OGs already have favorites. (You’ll see why.)
 And now? It’s your turn to find yours.
12 in all, meet the rest (link in bio)
✨ Golden & Glowy without the guesswork. ✨ Tap through to meet the whole collection.

PS. My go-to? AKA the one you always ask about. That’s Big Sur. Would love to know your favorite ❤️.

Yes, that photographer. This is what happens when we stop asking, “Does this look okay?” And start saying, “Watch me.”

Shot by real women, with their own hands, inside Photo Club.

PS: Yup, that last one’s me.
Because even I need the reminder sometimes. And yes, I took it myself. 😏

Yes, that photographer. This is what happens when we stop asking, “Does this look okay?” And start saying, “Watch me.”

Shot by real women, with their own hands, inside Photo Club.

PS: Yup, that last one’s me.
Because even I need the reminder sometimes. And yes, I took it myself. 😏

Sunday Stories finds from the week with my own highlights mixed in. Take what you need as always. xx Lisa

Sunday Stories finds from the week with my own highlights mixed in. Take what you need as always. xx Lisa

So I tried the trend… but she wanted a sleepover, and honestly? Who was I to say no?
I had a hypothetical sleepover with my younger self. (You know, the one who wore glitter gel and ranked her Lisa Frank folders by vibes.)
ICYMI scroll back one post

She told me to take more photos. I thought she was being dramatic. But now?
I’m glad I listened.
These are the photos I didn’t feel ready to take. But I took them anyway. And now they’re the proof: That I was here. That I was hot. That I saw myself…finally.
Not “good enough.” Just… me, on purpose.

👌Not sure where to start? Scroll back for the 10 self photo prompts I swear by. 📸 And tell your inner tween: the camera’s fine. It’s us that needed rewiring.

PS. If you’re digging my golden top you’ll want to visit the link in my bio to snag yours from @lacsonravello

So I tried the trend… but she wanted a sleepover, and honestly? Who was I to say no?
I had a hypothetical sleepover with my younger self. (You know, the one who wore glitter gel and ranked her Lisa Frank folders by vibes.)
ICYMI scroll back one post

She told me to take more photos. I thought she was being dramatic. But now?
I’m glad I listened.
These are the photos I didn’t feel ready to take. But I took them anyway. And now they’re the proof: That I was here. That I was hot. That I saw myself…finally.
Not “good enough.” Just… me, on purpose.

👌Not sure where to start? Scroll back for the 10 self photo prompts I swear by. 📸 And tell your inner tween: the camera’s fine. It’s us that needed rewiring.

PS. If you’re digging my golden top you’ll want to visit the link in my bio to snag yours from @lacsonravello

Advice from my younger self: More giggles. More glitter. More photos.👇

We stayed up all night eating cereal straight from the box, ranking Lisa Frank folders, and dissecting every outfit in the Delia’s catalog. And just before I dozed off, she looked me dead in the eye and said:
“Take more photos. You’re gonna want them later.” (Duh. Like you expected her to say anything else.)
And honestly? She wasn’t wrong. Because what you think is awkward now? Turns out to be visual proof you were there. That you lived.
😏That you liked your hair like that on purpose. And maybe… that you looked kinda good.

👋 Meet Me (aka the grown-up in the sleepover):
Hey, I’m Lisa
Former camera avoider. Current visibility expert. I created The Method, a science-backed, sass-infused approach that rewires how women see themselves on camera, without filters, fakery, or weird angles.
My work has been featured in PopSugar, Thrive Global, and spotted in Domino, and Oregon Home, but more importantly, it’s helped thousands of women stop cringing at their camera rolls and finally feel seen.

If you’re tired of hiding, hesitating, or hating every photo… stay close. We’re about to change all that. 💋👌

Advice from my younger self: More giggles. More glitter. More photos.👇

We stayed up all night eating cereal straight from the box, ranking Lisa Frank folders, and dissecting every outfit in the Delia’s catalog. And just before I dozed off, she looked me dead in the eye and said:
“Take more photos. You’re gonna want them later.” (Duh. Like you expected her to say anything else.)
And honestly? She wasn’t wrong. Because what you think is awkward now? Turns out to be visual proof you were there. That you lived.
😏That you liked your hair like that on purpose. And maybe… that you looked kinda good.

👋 Meet Me (aka the grown-up in the sleepover):
Hey, I’m Lisa
Former camera avoider. Current visibility expert. I created The Method, a science-backed, sass-infused approach that rewires how women see themselves on camera, without filters, fakery, or weird angles.
My work has been featured in PopSugar, Thrive Global, and spotted in Domino, and Oregon Home, but more importantly, it’s helped thousands of women stop cringing at their camera rolls and finally feel seen.

If you’re tired of hiding, hesitating, or hating every photo… stay close. We’re about to change all that. 💋👌

You asked for a sequel to The Selfie Antidote… So here it is, but make it video. 🎥

Because B-roll doesn’t have to mean “daily matcha aesthetic in a beige kitchen.”
 It can be real. It can be cinematic. It can look like you.
✨ These 10 video prompts are made for: — Turning everyday moments into scroll-stopping clips — Getting out of your own head on camera — Looking good without doing the most

No trends. No pressure. No coffee cup close-ups. Just real motion, captured beautifully.
🎯 Minimal effort. Maximum impact. And yes, they pair perfectly with The Reel Playbook.
Link’s in the good place. You know what to do. 💋

Stripe camp shirt @lacsonravello

You asked for a sequel to The Selfie Antidote… So here it is, but make it video. 🎥

Because B-roll doesn’t have to mean “daily matcha aesthetic in a beige kitchen.”
 It can be real. It can be cinematic. It can look like you.
✨ These 10 video prompts are made for: — Turning everyday moments into scroll-stopping clips — Getting out of your own head on camera — Looking good without doing the most

No trends. No pressure. No coffee cup close-ups. Just real motion, captured beautifully.
🎯 Minimal effort. Maximum impact. And yes, they pair perfectly with The Reel Playbook.
Link’s in the good place. You know what to do. 💋

Stripe camp shirt @lacsonravello

Suddenly you’re the one getting saved to mood boards. Screenshotted. Zoomed in on. DM’d with: “Wait… HOW did you take this??”

Here’s the answer: We shoot on iPhones. We prop our phones on mugs, windowsills, whatever’s not wobbling. We dance in the middle of our living rooms. And we stop waiting for the “right time”.

Because the camera? Not the enemy. Your fear of being too much? That’s the real thief.

Photo Club is where we unlearn that. Together.
This isn’t about perfect bodies, your picker, or curated cool girl energy.
 It’s a mindset reset. A full-body YES to taking up space. And yes, really great photos as the cherry on top, not the whole cake, just as it should be.

✨ The most important thing to know before joining? You won’t just look different in photos. You’ll feel different in your life. (Magic, right?)

Enrollment’s open. Link in bio, bestie. Now go take the damn photo.
(Need ideas?? Scroll back one post)

Suddenly you’re the one getting saved to mood boards. Screenshotted. Zoomed in on. DM’d with: “Wait… HOW did you take this??”

Here’s the answer: We shoot on iPhones. We prop our phones on mugs, windowsills, whatever’s not wobbling. We dance in the middle of our living rooms. And we stop waiting for the “right time”.

Because the camera? Not the enemy. Your fear of being too much? That’s the real thief.

Photo Club is where we unlearn that. Together.
This isn’t about perfect bodies, your picker, or curated cool girl energy.
 It’s a mindset reset. A full-body YES to taking up space. And yes, really great photos as the cherry on top, not the whole cake, just as it should be.

✨ The most important thing to know before joining? You won’t just look different in photos. You’ll feel different in your life. (Magic, right?)

Enrollment’s open. Link in bio, bestie. Now go take the damn photo.
(Need ideas?? Scroll back one post)

How do you celebrate 7,000 subscribers? By sharing the good stuff. Obviously.
This week, 7,000 of you are subscribed to my Sunday Stories emails.

That’s more women than have ever walked through my (virtual) studio.
More than followed me when I first launched Photo Club.
More than I ever thought would care about my strange little brain and its obsessions with tiny fruit and self-image myths.

😘So this? This is a thank-you. 10 Selfie Antidote Prompts so good they’ll think you hired someone. No good side required.
No prep needed.
Just you and a camera and maybe a toe-curling bite of chocolate.

Save it. Try one.
Forward it to that friend who still dodges the camera like she owes it money.

And if you want more like this? Photo Club. Sunday Stories emails. We’re not done.

How do you celebrate 7,000 subscribers? By sharing the good stuff. Obviously.
This week, 7,000 of you are subscribed to my Sunday Stories emails.

That’s more women than have ever walked through my (virtual) studio.
More than followed me when I first launched Photo Club.
More than I ever thought would care about my strange little brain and its obsessions with tiny fruit and self-image myths.

😘So this? This is a thank-you. 10 Selfie Antidote Prompts so good they’ll think you hired someone. No good side required.
No prep needed.
Just you and a camera and maybe a toe-curling bite of chocolate.

Save it. Try one.
Forward it to that friend who still dodges the camera like she owes it money.

And if you want more like this? Photo Club. Sunday Stories emails. We’re not done.

Sunday Stories finds this week. Sources tagged, share and send some love ❤️

Sunday Stories finds this week. Sources tagged, share and send some love ❤️

and no, you don’t need a fancy setup or 14 hours a week to do this.
Here’s how

👄 Picture us at the Art House Theater, whispering between handfuls of popcorn and Milk Duds, and I lean in with the best secret ever: ✨ No one remembers what you posted last month. ✨ They don’t care if you’ve used the same clip before. ✨ They just want more of you.

So take the pressure off because reels are about showing up in a way that makes people stop and think, “Damn. She’s kind of a vibe.”

You get to just be you, that’s the good news.
The hardest part? Letting go of the idea that you need to check a box, do it the way everyone else does.

You don’t need to be peppy. Or polished. Or perfect. You just need to be honest, interesting, and a little bit brave.

Here’s how I keep it simple:

1: Lower the Opacity Make your text easier to read and your video look 10x more pulled-together. Use CapCut (it’s free), drop the Opacity, and boom—you look fancy.

2: Save a Copy Before You Post Don’t lose your best work to the grid. Save a draft before you post so you can reuse it later then, Change the words, flip the footage, swap the music. New vibe. Same magic. No extra filming required.

✨ The real flex? Not having something new every day. It’s knowing how to make what you already have work harder for you.
That’s what The Playbook is for. Link’s in the usual place. You’re closer than you think. 💋

PS. The movie was great next time you pick the candy.

and no, you don’t need a fancy setup or 14 hours a week to do this.
Here’s how

👄 Picture us at the Art House Theater, whispering between handfuls of popcorn and Milk Duds, and I lean in with the best secret ever: ✨ No one remembers what you posted last month. ✨ They don’t care if you’ve used the same clip before. ✨ They just want more of you.

So take the pressure off because reels are about showing up in a way that makes people stop and think, “Damn. She’s kind of a vibe.”

You get to just be you, that’s the good news.
The hardest part? Letting go of the idea that you need to check a box, do it the way everyone else does.

You don’t need to be peppy. Or polished. Or perfect. You just need to be honest, interesting, and a little bit brave.

Here’s how I keep it simple:

1: Lower the Opacity Make your text easier to read and your video look 10x more pulled-together. Use CapCut (it’s free), drop the Opacity, and boom—you look fancy.

2: Save a Copy Before You Post Don’t lose your best work to the grid. Save a draft before you post so you can reuse it later then, Change the words, flip the footage, swap the music. New vibe. Same magic. No extra filming required.

✨ The real flex? Not having something new every day. It’s knowing how to make what you already have work harder for you.
That’s what The Playbook is for. Link’s in the usual place. You’re closer than you think. 💋

PS. The movie was great next time you pick the candy.

Here’s what else will change… (These questions? Real. The answers? Even realer.)👇

Q: I hate every picture of me. Am I broken? A: Nope, just human. Your brain’s wired to prefer the mirror version of your face—not reality. It’s a trick of the mind, not a flaw in the face.

Q: How do I get over cringing at myself in photos? A: You don’t. You rewire it. Take more photos. Look at yourself more. Desensitize your brain to its own nonsense. I did it. It works.

Q: What’s your go-to photo trick that works every time? A: Lower your camera slightly below eye level, turn toward the light, and channel the energy of someone who already knows they look good.

Q: Is the “good side” thing real? A: Yes—but only because you decided it was. Your good side is the one you treat like it’s the good side.

Q: How do I look effortlessly cool in photos? A: Step one: Stop trying to look effortlessly cool. Step two: Find good light. Step three: Scroll back to step one.

Q: What photo trend needs to die? A: 2012 Facetune. Stop blurring your skin like you’re trying to ascend to heaven. You have pores. It’s fine.

Q: What’s the most controversial advice you give? A: You’re deleting your best photos. The ones you think are “bad” are the ones that actually look like you. Sit with that.

Q: What’s the best camera for self-portraits? A: The one you’ll actually use. (Yes, your iPhone is invited.)

Q: If I join Photo Club, will I finally love pictures of myself? A: You’ll stop needing to. Which, honestly? Is even better.

PS: These photos? Week one photos. Taken by the women inside Photo Club—of themselves.
🧲 This is what happens when the ick gets replaced with “Damn, is that me??”
There is no “next one” scheduled yet. This round is alive, unfolding, and changing people in real time. 🎈And I can’t promise the next one will feel like this.
So if you’re even a little bit ready—come in now. Wink wink, link in bio.
 🗣️This is the round everyone’s going to talk about later. Don’t say I didn’t tell you.

Here’s what else will change… (These questions? Real. The answers? Even realer.)👇

Q: I hate every picture of me. Am I broken? A: Nope, just human. Your brain’s wired to prefer the mirror version of your face—not reality. It’s a trick of the mind, not a flaw in the face.

Q: How do I get over cringing at myself in photos? A: You don’t. You rewire it. Take more photos. Look at yourself more. Desensitize your brain to its own nonsense. I did it. It works.

Q: What’s your go-to photo trick that works every time? A: Lower your camera slightly below eye level, turn toward the light, and channel the energy of someone who already knows they look good.

Q: Is the “good side” thing real? A: Yes—but only because you decided it was. Your good side is the one you treat like it’s the good side.

Q: How do I look effortlessly cool in photos? A: Step one: Stop trying to look effortlessly cool. Step two: Find good light. Step three: Scroll back to step one.

Q: What photo trend needs to die? A: 2012 Facetune. Stop blurring your skin like you’re trying to ascend to heaven. You have pores. It’s fine.

Q: What’s the most controversial advice you give? A: You’re deleting your best photos. The ones you think are “bad” are the ones that actually look like you. Sit with that.

Q: What’s the best camera for self-portraits? A: The one you’ll actually use. (Yes, your iPhone is invited.)

Q: If I join Photo Club, will I finally love pictures of myself? A: You’ll stop needing to. Which, honestly? Is even better.

PS: These photos? Week one photos. Taken by the women inside Photo Club—of themselves.
🧲 This is what happens when the ick gets replaced with “Damn, is that me??”
There is no “next one” scheduled yet. This round is alive, unfolding, and changing people in real time. 🎈And I can’t promise the next one will feel like this.
So if you’re even a little bit ready—come in now. Wink wink, link in bio.
 🗣️This is the round everyone’s going to talk about later. Don’t say I didn’t tell you.

Sunday Stories finds from the week. Take what you need and as always, big ❤️ to these creators for their inspiration. xx Lisa

Sunday Stories finds from the week. Take what you need and as always, big ❤️ to these creators for their inspiration. xx Lisa

So you want to be photogenic? Noted. But first—can we talk about what you think that means?

Because if “photogenic” lives in your head as some exclusive gene pool reserved for people with:
✔️Symmetrical cheekbones ✔ Zero skin texture ✔ An inexplicable glow that suggests they sleep in silk sheets and positive affirmations...

That’s not it.

📌Photogenic is a side effect. Of being comfortable. Of being consistent. Of doing the thing without spiraling. Of knowing you can take a good photo—and not needing 347 retakes to believe it.

Maybe—just maybe—you’re not showing up in your photos because you’re too busy managing how you look in them.
And listen. 
😏It might not be your photogenic-ness that’s bothering you. It might be the fear that you’re not relevant anymore. That you’ve aged out. That you can’t keep up. That showing up online just isn’t for you. (Which is exactly why you should.)

So here’s your reminder:
If the mirror is getting in the way of your magic, we’ve got work to do. I want you to step fully into your calling. And if your image is the thing that’s making you hesitate—I’m your girl.

So you want to be photogenic? Noted. But first—can we talk about what you think that means?

Because if “photogenic” lives in your head as some exclusive gene pool reserved for people with:
✔️Symmetrical cheekbones ✔ Zero skin texture ✔ An inexplicable glow that suggests they sleep in silk sheets and positive affirmations...

That’s not it.

📌Photogenic is a side effect. Of being comfortable. Of being consistent. Of doing the thing without spiraling. Of knowing you can take a good photo—and not needing 347 retakes to believe it.

Maybe—just maybe—you’re not showing up in your photos because you’re too busy managing how you look in them.
And listen. 
😏It might not be your photogenic-ness that’s bothering you. It might be the fear that you’re not relevant anymore. That you’ve aged out. That you can’t keep up. That showing up online just isn’t for you. (Which is exactly why you should.)

So here’s your reminder:
If the mirror is getting in the way of your magic, we’ve got work to do. I want you to step fully into your calling. And if your image is the thing that’s making you hesitate—I’m your girl.

Did I just connect the dots between Vogue editorials, tiny fruit, Meghan Markle, and Jeff Goldblum? Yes. Yes, I did. And I regret nothing.
Link in bio to subscribe and enjoy the magic.

Did I just connect the dots between Vogue editorials, tiny fruit, Meghan Markle, and Jeff Goldblum? Yes. Yes, I did. And I regret nothing.
Link in bio to subscribe and enjoy the magic.

It was never about the photos…
It’s the school locker room and the way you changed fast to avoid being looked at. The seat you gave up so someone else could shoot their shot. The friend who only called when they needed something. The silence after you spoke up in class. The group chat that kept going after you left. The offhand “Are you sure you want to wear that?” that stuck for years.
It’s learning—without ever being told—that being too loud, too big, too opinionated, too different has consequences.
And it’s deciding to take up space anyway.
Thanks Une Femme, for seeing me.

It was never about the photos…
It’s the school locker room and the way you changed fast to avoid being looked at. The seat you gave up so someone else could shoot their shot. The friend who only called when they needed something. The silence after you spoke up in class. The group chat that kept going after you left. The offhand “Are you sure you want to wear that?” that stuck for years.
It’s learning—without ever being told—that being too loud, too big, too opinionated, too different has consequences.
And it’s deciding to take up space anyway.
Thanks Une Femme, for seeing me.

Oh this one’s good!
What changed? Here’s what she did👇
 She stopped editing herself before she even hit the shutter. 💥

And listen, I’m not here to convince you that you’re photogenic.
 I’m just here to tell you that the real problem isn’t your face.

Yes, really. Because once you know how to snatch the light and nail the pose? You stop caring.
I mean it. When you know you can take a good photo, you stop obsessing.
 You take the shot and move on. No spiraling. No deleting. No “Ugh, I hate them all.” Just done.
Free.

So here’s your exercise (because you know I don’t gatekeep…(Ahem, I also don’t give away what we do in Photo Club, but you need to start somewhere...) 
📸 Pull up a photo you dismissed. 📸 Look at it like you were never supposed to shrink in the first place. 📸 Find the version of you in that frame who was taking up space. 📸 And instead of critiquing her—let her stay.
Because that’s the photo. That’s the magic. 
That’s you. 👋

Oh this one’s good!
What changed? Here’s what she did👇
 She stopped editing herself before she even hit the shutter. 💥

And listen, I’m not here to convince you that you’re photogenic.
 I’m just here to tell you that the real problem isn’t your face.

Yes, really. Because once you know how to snatch the light and nail the pose? You stop caring.
I mean it. When you know you can take a good photo, you stop obsessing.
 You take the shot and move on. No spiraling. No deleting. No “Ugh, I hate them all.” Just done.
Free.

So here’s your exercise (because you know I don’t gatekeep…(Ahem, I also don’t give away what we do in Photo Club, but you need to start somewhere...) 
📸 Pull up a photo you dismissed. 📸 Look at it like you were never supposed to shrink in the first place. 📸 Find the version of you in that frame who was taking up space. 📸 And instead of critiquing her—let her stay.
Because that’s the photo. That’s the magic. 
That’s you. 👋

Do I desperately need to get away? Is cabin fever a real thing? Yes, yes I do and yes it is.
Desperately manifesting spring for Sunday Stories. Take what you need. xx 💋 Lisa

Do I desperately need to get away? Is cabin fever a real thing? Yes, yes I do and yes it is.
Desperately manifesting spring for Sunday Stories. Take what you need. xx 💋 Lisa

Lemme tell you a secret about this shoot…
Actually, so many secrets. Come closer. 🤫

It was shot entirely on an iPhone. I wasn’t even there. (Yes, really.) It made mention on the cover of @cottagesandbungalows !!

Oh, and the speakeasy hidden passage? A whole other level of magic.

I can’t believe I haven’t shared this with you yet—because LOOK at Jenny @westrosedesign serving glam energy in hot pink with her impossibly photogenic pup Tessie. 💋

So how did we pull this off from two different states? The Roadmap, of course. (Photogs, if you’re still waiting for permission to create in new ways… consider this your sign.)

🪩 Now, tell me—what’s your favorite detail in this shoot? Because I can’t pick just one.

Lemme tell you a secret about this shoot…
Actually, so many secrets. Come closer. 🤫

It was shot entirely on an iPhone. I wasn’t even there. (Yes, really.) It made mention on the cover of @cottagesandbungalows !!

Oh, and the speakeasy hidden passage? A whole other level of magic.

I can’t believe I haven’t shared this with you yet—because LOOK at Jenny @westrosedesign serving glam energy in hot pink with her impossibly photogenic pup Tessie. 💋

So how did we pull this off from two different states? The Roadmap, of course. (Photogs, if you’re still waiting for permission to create in new ways… consider this your sign.)

🪩 Now, tell me—what’s your favorite detail in this shoot? Because I can’t pick just one.

“You know the password. See you inside?”
Some things you can’t unsee, like the first time you really see yourself in a photo. Like realizing confidence isn’t something you wait for. Like knowing you never actually needed permission.
You in? Or are you scrolling past, waiting for a sign that already showed up?
✨ Join Photo Club → link in tappy place.

“You know the password. See you inside?”
Some things you can’t unsee, like the first time you really see yourself in a photo. Like realizing confidence isn’t something you wait for. Like knowing you never actually needed permission.
You in? Or are you scrolling past, waiting for a sign that already showed up?
✨ Join Photo Club → link in tappy place.

Told ya. 👉 Good rule of thumb: Don’t wear trends when you’re recording evergreen content…or do? 😏
 “I thought I wanted better pics. What I got? An entirely new self-image.” “Currently revisiting a shoot I cried over and seeing the photos with new eyes. HOW DID I NOT SEE THIS BEFORE?” “I used to avoid the camera. Now I AM the moment.” “This course is ruining my ability to hate photos, and I’m mad about it.”

👉 If you want to hole yourself up in your bedroom so you don’t have to experience the sheer mortification (no, just me?? wink wink) of people seeing you let your guard down and actually love yourself—buy the course.
You’ll get instant access plus all future updates (and since I’m writing a book, trust me, they’re coming).

🧲 Self Photo Challenge is ON in the Club!
👉 If you feel all of that AND want real-time support, community, and a built-in reason to show up for yourself—join Photo Club.
💡 You’ll get access to the course for as long as you’re in the club (but you won’t own it forever).

⚡ Either way, you’re getting the tools to finally see yourself clearly. You just have to decide how you want to get there. xx

💋 And in all seriousness, sometimes the love just hits you out of nowhere. The way I love the women in this club… There are no words. These women stay in my life long after the Club and I’m so grateful. Big kisses to @michelvandevender for truly seeing me and capturing all things Lisa in this custom shirt. You are the best!

Told ya. 👉 Good rule of thumb: Don’t wear trends when you’re recording evergreen content…or do? 😏
 “I thought I wanted better pics. What I got? An entirely new self-image.” “Currently revisiting a shoot I cried over and seeing the photos with new eyes. HOW DID I NOT SEE THIS BEFORE?” “I used to avoid the camera. Now I AM the moment.” “This course is ruining my ability to hate photos, and I’m mad about it.”

👉 If you want to hole yourself up in your bedroom so you don’t have to experience the sheer mortification (no, just me?? wink wink) of people seeing you let your guard down and actually love yourself—buy the course.
You’ll get instant access plus all future updates (and since I’m writing a book, trust me, they’re coming).

🧲 Self Photo Challenge is ON in the Club!
👉 If you feel all of that AND want real-time support, community, and a built-in reason to show up for yourself—join Photo Club.
💡 You’ll get access to the course for as long as you’re in the club (but you won’t own it forever).

⚡ Either way, you’re getting the tools to finally see yourself clearly. You just have to decide how you want to get there. xx

💋 And in all seriousness, sometimes the love just hits you out of nowhere. The way I love the women in this club… There are no words. These women stay in my life long after the Club and I’m so grateful. Big kisses to @michelvandevender for truly seeing me and capturing all things Lisa in this custom shirt. You are the best!

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