The Essence Experience
For the woman returning to herself.
She stands between chapters. The giver, the achiever—tired of sacrificing her softness. In the shimmer beyond the static, she waits. Ready to give herself permission.
A ritual of self recognition.
More than photography, this is an intentional unfolding. A rite of passage to reveal your essence, honour your journey, and arrive home proudly, within yourself.
What starts in Stillness.
A softening.
The quiet before the reveal.
As control loosens, trust begins to breathe.
Every truth starts here—beneath the noise, beneath the need to perform.
Leans into Surrender.
A gentle unravelling.
Where walls fall.
This is the courage of allowing.
To be seen, to be felt, to be met—without needing to hold it all together.
Becomes the Spark.
Something new flickers awake.
The pulse of aliveness.
A yes to the whole self.
Energy begins to move—the dance between who you were, and who you are becoming.
Then the Reveal.
You’ll know it when it happens.
A felt click of deep recognition.
Your essence, claimed.
The image that needs no explaining.
She lands, steady and sure—no mask.
Liberates into Arrival.
The depth of fear equals the height of the reward.
Evolution echos from the intimacy.
You rise into a place that felt distant for so long.
But you found the way.
You found her.
The Fine Print
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Confidence is an inside job. It doesn’t come from external validation, it rises up from within as an inner knowing when we meet ourselves fully. You don’t need to prove anything here. It’s about presence, not performance. When this realisation lands, expectations dissolve, and your true beauty steps into the light.
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High-achieving women hesitate to ‘treat themselves’. But indulgence serves a day, this serves you for decades.
What emerges is the photograph your children keep, the portrait your partners cite, the presence your investors feel. It’s a line in the sand. A clear, elegant declaration: this is who I am now—and everything after adjusts. It is a profound act of self-care with compound return.
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Forget the notion you need to be at the top of your game to be worthy of being seen. When we are in-between life chapters, it’s often the most authentic we can be. And that’s when The Essence Experience works its magic—a single image, turns a moment into momentum.
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It shapes thoughts and shrinks your dreams. It’s a cost so many of us carry and few are able to shake. Until we enter a space where the cruel voice has no power. You’ll experience a rewiring of how you see yourself. As you frame her in a gentler light, the voice that once limited you learns the language of compassion.
The Edge of Yes
Each woman you see in these images once stood where you are—curious, hesitant, on the edge of yes. That impulse alone is worth honouring; it means something in you is ready. When you follow that pull, it leads to a deep revelation—the natural result of seeing yourself fully.
“This is an invitation to drop the inner critic BS. To turn inward, embrace what’s real, and see your own beauty with the same awe you offer others. A liberated you awaits—ready to be claimed. We’ll help you find her.”
— Pete Longworth
What’s Included…
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The journey starts with an intimate conversation to establish safety, trust, and define your vision together.
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Relax and revel in the ease of having an award-winning photographer adorn you with 20+ years of experience. In a full day of shooting, you’ll be held with compassion and receive the highest quality art—created with the utmost attunement.
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Alessandra (the partner of my heart and art) is your Italian stylist. She’ll elevate every aspect of your session to ensure every detail is chic, cohesive, and real.
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From the power of the office to the intimacy of your home, from deep nature to your special, happy place, we'll choose a variety of stunning locations to provide the perfect backdrop to your story.
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We emphasise that this experience is about authenticity, and this requires no fancy enhancement. But if desired, we'll help you find hair and makeup artists.
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From postures to presence, you'll receive expert guidance to help you look (and feel) natural, confident, and radiant—in every shot. We’ll guide you through empowering techniques for connecting with and expressing the most authentic and potent aspects of your femininity.
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For more than a week, your collection will be elegantly curated, and every single image meticulously crafted—resulting in photos as unique as you are.
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A gorgeous, private gallery awaits—your very own portal of remembrance, reflection, and return. Your beautifully captured moments, to view, download, and share.
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Your selection of forty images delivered as downloads, optimised for screen and museum-grade printing. To be held, and to behold.
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A private presentation to personally walk you through your visual treasures. During this time we’ll reflect on your experience to integrate the nuances that surfaced during your journey.
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Make your experience tangible with a beautifully crafted art book—professional touches from concept to printing—it’s the ultimate legacy piece.
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If you’d like to leverage your assets for professional use, our Content Strategy Session supports you in translating your portraits into well-positioned and compelling content.
Quiet Questions, Clear Answers.
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How effortless it feels. They come for beautiful images and leave with a steadier sense of self, often saying they felt powerful, free, and more at home in their own skin.
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Not at all. Most women who step into this experience have the same concern. But the truth is, you don’t need to know how to pose. This is not about being camera-ready or curated—it’s about being real. Our favourite images come from women who’ve never been in a space like this before. There’s an unmistakable rawness to that, and it makes it even more powerful.
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You’ll be held every step of the way. From styling and direction to energy and emotion, this is a fully guided experience. You won’t have to “perform”—you’ll be supported to arrive, settle, and reveal. That’s where the real magic lives.
Best of all, Alessandra is our not-so secret weapon—she’s your personal Italian stylist, a musical savant and a calming, creative doula.
The full list of what’s included. -
Whether Bali or Boston, we shoot in places that feel personal—your home, or spaces that carry meaning or ease. If needed, we can help source a studio or setting that suits the vision. The environment will always be intentional, supporting the most potent experience for you.
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A private online gallery to view, download, and share your captured moments. Social media ready images. A follow-up call to conclude your transformative journey. And the option to transform your shoot into a beautifully crafted art book—as an ultimate legacy piece.
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The Essence Experience is entirely bespoke. We shape it together by scope, location, and the support team involved. This journey isn’t for everyone, and not everyone is a fit for the process. If things feel aligned for you during the discovery call, we’ll provide a detailed, obligation-free proposal tailored to your vision and needs.
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Most women arrive here at a moment of shift—personal, professional, or something subtler. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to feel the pull. If something inside you whispers “this matters”… then that’s what the Discovery call is for.