Embodiment
Photography

Women’s Empowerment Portraits in Portland,Oregon

Welcome to mind-body, coaching-infused women’s portrait photography in Portland. Safe, guided sessions to reconnect with self and express your true identity – with movement, mindfulness, and artful imagery.

The Art of Being You

Feel it in your body. See it on camera. Own it in your life.

This is a two-part, somatic, and transformative experience for women in transition, leaders, and creatives/helpers ready to reclaim their expression. We pair neuroscience-based coaching with a guided, embodied portrait session so you don’t just think differently – you feel the shift, embody it, and see it reflected back in images you can share proudly or keep as a personal anchor of your growth.

If this feels like you…

Who this is for:

Women in transition (career change, motherhood, reinvention) who feel flattened by roles and want to feel something real again.
Leaders/founders who are “always on” and want calm authority that reads on camera (not performative polish).
Creatives/helpers (designers, educators, clinicians) who give to others and want to reclaim expression and desire.
Anyone wired-and-tired who’s done mindset work but needs a felt shift and a new self-image to anchor it.
You’ve pushed emotions down and want a safe, creative way to channel them into powerful images.
You’re ready to feel “enough” in your body – not as a thought, but as a felt truth.
You crave self-expression and want to move past the barriers that kept you small – and show the world who you are.

Ready to feel different – and see it?

Why this isn’t “just a photoshoot.

Why embodiment + self-expression matter

Nervous system first: When the body feels safe, we feel free to explore and to express authentically; the camera catches beauty that doesn’t look forced.
Identity shift needs a mirror: A new image helps the brain update the narrative (“this is me now”).
Practice beats performance: Expression learned in the body lasts longer than a pose.
Proof helps you keep going: A portrait you love becomes a talisman you can return to on hard days.

If you’re worried about…

“I’m not photogenic.”

You don’t have to be. We start with a gentle, coaching-led warm-up so your body settles and your face softens. I give clear, kind direction (breath, posture, tiny movements). You can’t do it wrong.

“I’m too [age/size/after baby/…].”

This work honors you now, your unique story. Supportive light, angles that feel good in your body, and expression that reads as you - calm, alive, enough.

“I won’t like the photos.”

We co-create a simple vision board before the session, then photograph from a felt state, not a pose. You’ll see previews, choose only what you love, and nothing is shared without your yes.

I provide inclusive, nervous-system-informed coaching and portrait experiences that support self-acceptance, embodied confidence, and creative self-expression - translating inner change into sustainable practices and images that honor each person’s unique story.

Vlada Neal

Your Path to Self-Discovery & Expression

Focus, Frame, Flourish

This journey is about nurturing your most important relationship –
the one with yourself!

Focus

In this session, we get clear on what your body and soul are craving – what you want to feel, express, claim, or release. Together, we’ll explore your patterns with a nervous-system-aware lens, defining an intention you can actually feel in your body.

Through powerful questions and a curated list of reflections and archetypes, you’ll uncover the facets of yourself that are longing for recognition – the energies within you that are ready to be seen.

We’ll explore archetypes as lenses, discovering and reconnecting with parts of you that are already there. By the end of the session, you’ll choose two energies – your Superpower and your Hidden Part, to set the emotional tone for your photoshoot.

From there, we’ll begin crafting your mood board, building a visual language that aligns with your intention and prepares us for a session that feels authentic, safe, and deeply you.

Frame

1 hour photo shoot

A guided, embodied photo session where you’ll move, breathe, and be directed into honest presence. We shape light, movement, and micro‑expressions so images feel deep, different, and you.

Location: Portland Area. You have the flexibility to choose the setting that best aligns with your comfort and the reflections you wish to connect with:

Photowalk through the park/city, etc.
Renting a studio: For a more controlled and private setting, ideal for certain reflections that require intimacy.

Flourish

You will receive a selection of 20 high-quality, edited images that capture the essence of your reflections and expressions.

Photo Reveal and Follow-Up Session:

Conclude with a 30 min. follow-up session to reflect on your experience and plan your next steps towards continued self-discovery and expression.

This final session is a moment to celebrate how far you’ve come and to envision the path ahead.

COACHING + PHOTOSHOOT

Investment

mind-body Coach & embodiment photographer

A reflection guide – a space to check in with yourself, to look deeper and wider, so we can co-create an experience that feels safe, intentional, and uniquely yours.
1:1 Coaching Session (60 min.)
Archetype analysis & creative direction (wardrobe & mood guidance)
Guided portrait session with somatic & expression coaching
30 min. Integration & Vision Session
Private online gallery for selection (keep private or share – your choice)