2021 Year in Review

Photo blog by Monica Justesen

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5 books that transformed me in 2021

What it’s like to capture other photographers

Confidence in the body is a deeply-rooted certainity.

Healing the relationship with myself.

It’s never been about me.

When I created the Initiation ceremony

Sixteen years ago, I made the decision to…

One of my first dreams…

What is an Initiation Ceremony?

My work is to facilitate and hold the space for you to unfold.

The most powerful images from a session end up being the most simple.

We’re not meant to be liked by everyone.

Behind the Session - Rachel’s Initiation

Lake Hopatcong, New Kersey

Initiation Photo Ceremony

When you look at your images, I want you to feel like you truly see yourself reflected.

One of the most common things I hear is “I want my images to feel like ME”.

You get to be you

Behind the Session - Carmen’s Initiation

Epping, New Hampshire Initiation Photo Ceremony

We can be so conditioned not to celebrate ourselves.