Loved creating some raw (no photoshop / editing) self portraits to celebrate the season memento mori 🩶💀🩶

Tis the season

Me and my best friend, 20 years ago.

My article and work featured in the nation’s biggest photography magazine this month — I’m so honored! @ourppa.bsky.social www.ppa.com/ppmag/articl...

New headshot courtesy of the lovely @mitzistarkweather.bsky.social as always ❤️

I love when this cutie takes me to the movies @jackal27.bsky.social 😍

I found an ancient disposable camera at my parents’ house last month. Most of the photos I got back are mush but this last one made the whole thing worth it. Happy anniversary @jackal27.bsky.social I adore you

last known photo base photo by @mitzistarkweather.bsky.social , thanks, glad you got out of there ok.

Happy Birthday @mitzistarkweather.bsky.social Even with life at its worst: still the kindest, strongest, and most steadfast of us all. Today, and every day, may you feel a modicum of the power and hope you have given to the world. What gift to know you. What a privilege to love you.

Thankful for my time with you @jackal27.bsky.social

Mitzi Starkweather is the most incredible, powerful, genuine human being I’ve ever met. If you’re not familiar with her work as an artist, educator, and advocate, you should be. To call her my best friend is the greatest honor of my life. Fuck cancer.

Not sure how to do this. My partner and light of 19 years, @mitzistarkweather.bsky.social has been diagnosed with metastatic (stage 4) breast cancer. We are hopeful that modern treatment can give her many more years of changing the world. If you’re able, we could use your help. gofund.me/99a35bf2

This month my incredible partner @mitzistarkweather.bsky.social was diagnosed with metastatic (stage 4) breast cancer. We’re devastated, but hopeful that modern treatments can give her many more years. It will be a long road and if you’re able, we could use your help. gofund.me/4010f535

TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR bubbles, friends, cucumbers

New headshot courtesy of the lovely @mitzistarkweather.bsky.social as ever ❤️

Thinking about AI slop the last few days, the one positive I can draw from it is that it shows how many people are hungry to somehow acquire the spirit of an artist, are starving for some kind of inspiration, or to see themselves as capable of contributing something beautiful to world.

I defy any expectation that separates me from my heart, disconnects me from my body, or attempts to cage my soul. Happy International Women’s Day 🤍

I got to photograph some incredible athletes yesterday. I’ve never seen self love and acceptance in front of my lens quite like this 🤍 and I made three new friends.

I did a photoshoot with @mitzistarkweather.bsky.social and the photos turned out phenomenal! 🔥

TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR - sunny walks - homemade granola - MXC

When I was 5 I watched this movie every day for weeks. I understood it then. I understand it now.

TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR - my beautiful studios - the photographers I mentor - the way my partner folds my laundry

TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR - Donna who read me a poem from her favorite book while I photographed her - the days getting longer again - drinkable Greek yogurt (genius)

TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR - heart shaped things - instant cameras - all the people I love

TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR - the people who trust me to photograph them - the way half and half makes coffee hit - the pasta @jackal27.bsky.social made for dinner

Today will be the first day I’ve attended church in years. Mind you, it’ll be virtual and later this evening but I’m very much looking forward to Pastor Kendrick’s message 🙏

Artist vs Art

What makes you weird is what makes you great.

no matter what KEEP SHINING YOUR LIGHT 🤍

launched my second studio this week (it’s in KC) and while it won’t make the world less crazy, it’s a safe space where I will help you remember who you are 🤍 www.mitzistarkweather.com/photography

Let’s go on dates forever @jackal27.bsky.social

Updated my website FAQs and didn’t forget the most important one

For those of us who are tempted to give up hope, take heart. If the reality we hope for was actually dead, the propaganda wouldn’t be so desperate. Never give up hope.

photo-ception 🌀

RIP David Lynch 💔 I promise to break rules, be weird, and enjoy the making of things in your honor.

this weekend

TO DO