March Newsletter 🌸 | Travel, Growth & What’s Coming Next

 

March Newsletter 🌸 

Travel, Growth & What’s Coming Next

Hi friends!!! 

It feels so good to sit down and write this after a few busy months! First, I just want to say how grateful I am for every single one of you who continues to support, book, share, and cheer me on. This season has already been full in the best way.

✈️ Travel Highlights

January took me to Waco, and February had me in Los Angeles, California — and wow. Both trips stretched me creatively and reminded me how much I love capturing stories in different places. Traveling for sessions continues to be one of the biggest blessings of this business.

I was really hoping to make it to Arkansas in February, and although that didn’t happen, I’ve recently received several new applications for Stranger Sessions — so it looks like Arkansas may be happening sooner rather than later. 👀 Stay tuned.

📸 Tulsa Women’s Expo

The Tulsa Women’s Expo was such a fun experience. I met so many new faces, connected with incredible women, and had the chance to educate people on what a good photographer should truly be doing for you — beyond just taking photos.

One of my favorite parts? Watching people’s faces light up when they learned about Stranger Sessions. So many had never heard of the concept before, and I loved getting to explain the heart behind it.

If you stopped by and chatted — thank you! That event reminded me how powerful in-person connection still is.

🌷 Upcoming Minis

Spring is almost here, which means minis are right around the corner!

I’ll be sharing details soon, but I’m really excited about what’s coming. Whether you’re wanting updated family photos, couples portraits, or something creative — there will be opportunities.

Keep an eye out — spots will be limited.

🗓 Upcoming Travel Dates

I’ll be in:

• Huntsville, AL – March 28th
• Greenville, SC – April 25th

If you’re nearby (or know someone who is), let’s make something happen. Sessions are open for booking in both locations. 

Click the link to apply: Stranger Session Applications

🤍 Stranger Sessions Update

Applications for Stranger Sessions have been coming in again — which means we’re getting closer to hosting another round. If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time.

It’s been incredible watching how much curiosity and openness this project sparks in people. I truly can’t wait to bring it to more cities. 

🌿 EmpowHER Evolution Women’s Retreat

October 10th & 11th

This October, I’m hosting something deeply personal and powerful — the EmpowHER Evolution Women’s Retreat.

This is not just a retreat.
This is a space for confidence, reclamation, softness, power, and being seen without performing.

It’s rooted in intentional healing, embodiment, and celebration.

Saturday, October 10th, will be filled with healing and empowerment workshops — guided experiences designed to help you grow into your body, reconnect with your inner power, and understand just how powerful you already are.

Sunday, October 11th, will be dedicated to boudoir — not as performance, but as art. As reclamation. As self-expression. As a safe and guided space to reconnect with your body without pressure or expectation.

Boudoir is art — not a performance.
This retreat is about returning to yourself. 

Join the waitlist here: EmpowHER Evolution Women's Retreat Waitlist

✨ We Are Currently Seeking Workshop Leaders & Facilitators

I am intentionally curating this experience and am looking for aligned professionals who specialize in:

• Guided meditation or sound bath facilitation
• Skincare education + glowup workshops
• Somatic movement / body confidence empowerment 
• Reiki or energy healing
• Trauma-informed stretch or nervous system regulation
• Lingerie styling + bra fitting
• Life coaching
• Confidence coaching
• Crystal selection / energy alignment guidance
• Leadership facilitation

If you are (or know) someone who embodies softness and power — someone who understands embodiment, confidence, and safe self-expression — I would love to connect. 

This retreat is for women who are ready to step into their softness and their strength. To be seen without performing. To reclaim parts of themselves in a supportive community. 

More details are coming soon — but mark your calendars now. 

October 10th & 11th 🤍  

To apply to be a facilitator, click here: Facilitator Application 


Thank you again for being here. Whether you’ve booked, shared, applied, or simply read this newsletter — it means more than you know.

Here’s to a full, creative, beautiful March.

With gratitude,
Kayla 🤍

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