I'm creating a nude photography project with mothers who want to be seen beyond the 'Mom' role. I'm looking for early participants to help build this work.

I'm Joshua-a late-diagnosed autistic adult who spent forty years masking without knowing it. My transformation was invisible; yours is written on your body. Both come with the same pressure: hide it, fix it, get back to who you should be. This project asks a different question: what if the work is learning to exist as your transformed self?

Your images stay private unless you later choose to share them. Many participants keep everything private. That's completely valid-creating meaningful images together is valuable whether or not they're ever seen beyond you.

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When was the last time someone looked at you and saw you-not "Mom," not what you do for others, not the roles you fill-just you?

What This Gives You

"These images aren't about perfection. They're about recognition-the moment when you look at a photograph of your changed body, your real self, and think: Oh. There I am. I'm still here. Different, but here."

How It Works

We're figuring this out together. This project is in development-I'm building it through collaborative sessions. That means some improvisation, some discovering what works as we go.

This is a collaboration, not a performance. You lead-I photograph.

Before we meet, you choose 2-3 words that describe who you want to embody or rediscover: strong, soft, free, wild, brave, tender, grounded, alive. These words become your compass.

This is a nude photography project. We'll work together to find the right approach for you-implied nudity, partial, or full-but this isn't a clothed portrait project. If you're not comfortable with your body being visible in some form, this probably isn't the right fit.

During the session, we move slowly. There are no "perfect poses" to hit. Instead, I'll offer simple prompts that invite you to connect with your chosen words: "What does 'free' feel like in your body?" "Let the light find you." "Just breathe."

This isn't about pretty pictures. It's about being seen as you actually are, not as you think you should be.

Not every woman is at acceptance. Some are grieving. Some are angry. Some are confused. All of it counts. This project doesn't demand positivity-it asks for truth.

Who This Is For

This work is for mothers who:

Not sure if this is for you? Take the self-assessment to find out.

Ready to Participate?

If this resonates with you, express your interest and I'll reach out to start a conversation.

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Beyond Your Session

As this project develops, I may create public-facing work from it-exhibitions, publications, or other formats I haven't imagined yet. But here's what that means for you:

Step 1: We create images together. You get all the images from your session. They're yours.

Step 2 (later, separate decision): After you've seen the results and had time to sit with them, we can talk about whether you'd want any images considered for public sharing. This is completely optional. Many participants keep everything private.

You don't have to commit to sharing anything publicly to participate. Creating meaningful images together is valuable whether or not they're ever seen beyond you.

Ready to Participate?

I'm looking for mothers who want to help build this work. No experience needed. No body requirements. Just willingness to try.

Maybe you're at acceptance with your transformed body. Maybe you're grieving it. Maybe you're angry or confused. All of it counts here.

Remember: Participating doesn't mean agreeing to public sharing. It means creating images together and deciding later-after you've seen the results-what feels right about sharing them.

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Not sure? Take the self-assessment • Questions? Email me

Learn More About the Project

Explore these pages to understand the vision, approach, and practicalities.