True Essence Portraits

A transformational photoshoot to see and embrace the beautiful truth of who you are.

For so much of our lives, we are taught to perform for the camera. We freeze, we put on a protective mask, and we try to look “perfect.”

True Essence Portraits is the exact opposite of that.

As an intuitive guide and photographer, I use the art of personal photography not to capture how you look, but to reveal who you actually are. This is an energetic process and a fun, creative sanctuary designed to help you see your own magic, perhaps for the very first time.

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More than a photoshoot.

A mirror for your soul.

Working together is a gentle, collaborative dance. From our very first conversation, I hold a deeply grounded space for your true essence to surface. I read the energy you are carrying and gently guide you past your childhood conditioning and inner critic.

When we finally pull out the camera, there is no pressure, no stiff posing, and no forced smiles. We simply play.

Imagine having photographs that act as a sacred mirror. When you look at your final images, you won’t just see a beautiful photo—you will see your own power, your wisdom, your wildness, and your gifts.

From the moment I met Elicia, I could feel her grace and healing power. When I realized that she offered special photoshoot sessions meant to bring out your essence within, I was an immediate yes. I am an artist stepping into bigger spaces for myself, and I saw the photoshoot as an opportunity to get to know in greater intimacy my resistance around being in the main character energy.

For that reason I have never paid for professional photos of myself. But I knew from the moment we met that with Elicia, I would feel safe to be vulnerable and experiment with being the focal point. She saw me in ways I wasn’t allowing myself to see. Her enthusiasm and sincere intent in showing me the person she saw humbled me incredibly.

She gifted me with something much more valuable than a set of professional photos. She allowed me to love and accept myself, as I am now. I am grateful to know and work with Elicia, and I can’t wait to work with her again.

— Hai

Witness the Metamorphosis

Witness the Metamorphosis

Whether you are stepping into a new career or version of yourself, this process changes how you see yourself forever. Here are some beautiful transformations…

Elizabeth’s Metamorphosis

Elizabeth initially reached out for a playbill portrait to celebrate a breathtaking milestone: her very first Off-Broadway play. At 70 years old, she is beautifully and radically redefining what it means to step into a new career and a new season of life.

Instead of a standard headshot, our process together became a celebration. I held the space for her to fully claim her mastery, her vibrant creativity, and her deep, unrestrained joy. We captured her true essence right in the lush jungle of her Costa Rican home, just moments before she flew to New York City to watch her vision come to life on stage.

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Elicia found the core of my being — my essence of life and the imperative need to share its joy!

She is simply amazing, she made me so relaxed and happy and confident!!!!

What an incredible experience working with Elicia! Not only did she capture the true essence of my being, she also made the entire photoshoot an absolute blast. Her creativity with my home in the jungle with his floral surroundings was mind-blowing, transforming my home into a magical backdrops. What impressed me the most was how she immediately put me to ease (yes, I was nervous).

Elicia recognized and highlighted my talents and amplified my new feeling of confidence and mastery in my craft.

The final results exceeded all my expectations. I highly recommend Elicia for anyone seeking not just amazing photos but also a genuinely enjoyable and uplifting experience.

— Elizabeth

Kimberly’s Metamorphosis

Our first session together served as a beautiful catalyst, drawing out a deep well of confidence Kimberly had been holding inside. Seeing her true essence reflected back gave her the energetic clarity to bring her important work to the world—launching her online sanctuary for mothers of special-needs children and her trauma-healing writing course.

As her healing work naturally expanded from online spaces into hosting in-person family retreats, our photographic journey evolved right alongside her. I captured her stepping fully into her new vision, and I eventually had the immense honor of photographing her completely in her element, leading and holding space at her beautifully sold-out retreat.

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Dylan’s Metamorphosis

Dylan came to me carrying a beautifully complex story: discovering and connecting with many of his 96 biological children as a former sperm donor. Our session was about creating a space to capture the humanity, vulnerability, and truth of his journey.

Seeing his genuine essence reflected back to him provided a supportive, solid foundation to step bravely into his advocacy work. Because he was sharing his voice from such an authentic, integrated place, the world deeply resonated with his message. His story, alongside the portraits we created to honor it, was soon featured in People Magazine.

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Hai’s Metamorphosis

Hai came to me ready to step more fully into her power as an artist. Her full name beautifully translates to Ocean Phoenix—and that is exactly the energy that was waiting to be witnessed.

Throughout our process together, we gently peeled back the layers of her childhood conditioning. The camera simply acted as a safe mirror, reflecting back the powerful, wild, healing energy she had previously been disconnected from.

Today, Hai recognizes the medicine woman within her. Her art is now deeply enriched by this new knowing and her deep connection to nature. Almost immediately after our shoot, she felt grounded enough to begin a meaningful new art project, holding fierce, beautiful boundaries around her own worth.

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Mikaela’s Metamorphosis

Mikaela and I met at sunrise on the beach, letting the quiet, grounding energy of the morning sun set the tone for our session. She was preparing to share her upcoming yoga retreats and Human Design offerings, and she wanted visual anchors that felt like a true, heartfelt invitation rather than traditional marketing.

Instead of focusing on creating “content,” we simply focused on capturing her deep, magnetic peace. By sharing these authentic reflections of her true essence, she organically drew in a fully aligned group of women—filling her retreats and courses with ease simply by showing up as exactly who she is.

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Eros’ Metamorphosis

Our Sacred Touch session provided a beautiful mirror for Eros, reflecting back his profound capacity for connection and intimacy. Seeing his true essence gave him the courage to step fully into his calling. From this place of internal alignment, he was able to beautifully share his deeply personal work and a new line of sacred intimacy tools with the world—allowing his vision to unfold organically.

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Rhiannon’s Metamorphosis

When Rhiannon was preparing to open her therapy practice, she wanted her online space to feel like a true, safe sanctuary for her clients. During our session together, the camera captured a breathtaking reflection of her innate strength. Having that beautiful visual mirror allowed her to fully integrate her own wisdom—giving her the energetic foundation and self-trust to step into her calling as a healer.

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Elicia’s photographs supported me in not only witnessing but embodying my power as a professional in the mental health field. I am so grateful for her generosity as she provided a variety of edits and poignant marketing suggestions that supported me in building my website as well.

Elicia is a masterful photographer who draws out your most authentic and empowered self through her photoshoots. She creates a comfortable, directive, intuitive, precise and supportive environment for your essence to shine through. Elicia utilizes her keen eye to capture your moments of magic, embodiment and truth.

If you are looking for authentic, intuitive and beautiful visual branding then book a transformational photoshoot with Elicia!

— Rhiannon

Susan’s Metamorphosis

Susan initially reached out to update a professional portrait, but she was actually navigating a profound life transition. She was stepping into powerful new leadership by hosting training retreats for other therapists, yet she hadn’t quite internalized this expansive new version of herself. Having also recently ended a 30-year marriage, her nervous system was naturally hesitant to be truly seen, or to do something entirely for her own joy.

Instead of forcing the process, I held a warm and welcoming container for her to arrive exactly as she was. As we explored different elements and outfits together, her apprehension beautifully melted into playfulness. The final portraits didn’t just capture a professional; they revealed a vibrant, free, and deeply wise woman fully embracing her new chapter.

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A Sacred Union

I had the honor of capturing the love between a beautiful couple in the tender, early days of their relationship. The camera acted as a witness, revealing what words perhaps couldn’t yet express: a profoundly sacred union. Seeing the truth of their bond reflected back to them served as a beautiful visual anchor, and they naturally flowed into an engagement and marriage that very same year.

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A Portal of Independence

When a young woman came to me to honor her graduation, we bypassed the traditional pressure to perform for the camera. Instead, our session became a beautiful mirror for her to witness her own evolving essence. Seeing her joyful, calm, and empowered self reflected back provided a visual anchor as she gently crossed the threshold into independence.

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The Sacred Portal of Motherhood

It was such a pleasure to be with two beautiful women navigating the deep, expansive energy of their eighth month of pregnancy. Our sessions together were not about capturing traditional maternity poses, but about documenting the powerful energy they were already weaving into their babies: a mix of unconditional love, wildness, tenderness, empowerment, and family roots. It was such an honor to serve as a visual mirror for their fierce love.

 

Graduation Collage

A Gentle Unfolding

A Gentle Unfolding

From our very first conversation to the moment you receive your final gallery, the entire experience of your True Essence Portrait is designed to feel like a deeply supported reveal. It is a collaborative dance—an unfolding that allows you to safely arrive in the beautiful truth of who you are.

Elicia’s energy is so soothing, supportive, open, and expansive for the process she led me through. I felt really held and safe to go into a place that made me uncomfortable.

As we began the process together, I felt a lot of anxiety around looking at the details of how to move it forward, for example, looking at my wardrobe and props, and sending Elicia photos of them along with answers to her questions about my intentions.

Each time I spoke with Elicia, or heard a message from her, I started to energetically land in the space and the vision for the shoot.

I saw myself in the photoshoot and felt comfortable in my own skin. I imagined Elicia pointing a camera at me and started to feel comfortable, at ease and grounded with the process.

— Hai

A Return to Yourself

As you can see through these beautiful stories, my deepest honor is not to help you become someone new, but to gently reveal the magnificent truth of who you have always been.

If you want to be witnessed in this way, the details are below.

The Investment

Your True Essence Experience

Your Experience Includes:

  • An Introspective Essence Questionnaire: A reflective guide to help you connect with the parts of yourself you are ready to reveal and celebrate, without any pressure to have it all “figured out.”

  • 60-Minute Visioning Session: A deep, intuitive connection call to listen to your soul’s current expression. We will discuss locations that feel aligned to visually honor your true essence.

  • Ongoing Energetic Support: Continuous, collaborative communication leading up to our day together. We will discuss wardrobe and elements that feel authentic and comfortable for your body.

  • 2-Hour Photoshoot in the Flow: A relaxed and playful experience. There is no pressure to perform or pose. We will move together at a pace that honors your natural rhythm and your true essence.

  • 50-100 Final Edited Portraits: A beautiful, expansive gallery reflecting your essence and vision. These images can serve as personal anchors, or be shared with the world in a way that feels completely aligned for you.

  • 60-Minute Integration Call: A supportive follow-up session to process what you see in your portraits. I will help you integrate and embrace your beautiful essence and offer ideas for how to use the images.

True Essence Portrait Journey: $1,500* USD

*This exchange does not include travel, accommodations, hair, or makeup. You are warmly invited to join me here in the beautiful South of France for your session. If you prefer I travel to you, my transportation and accommodations will be added to the fee.

An Invitation to Connect

If you are feeling this experience deep within, I would love to speak with you. I offer a complimentary 30-minute connection call to answer any questions and feel into whether this is the aligned time and space for you.

Whenever you are ready, please reach out to schedule our conversation.

“Elicia’s True Essence Portraits provide the clarity and grounding energy that allow her clients to step fully into their life’s calling. She has an incredible gift for holding the space needed for others to finally witness and embrace their own unique magic.” — Danielle

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