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A SPACE WHERE YOU feel safe TO LET YOUR authentic SELF SHINE
YOU'RE searching FOR A PHOTOGRAPHER WHO MAKES IT easy TO UNCOVER THE real you
We'll craft a powerful keepsake that doesn't just document, but truly speaks of your authentic journey, helping you see the radiant, best version of you
No matter the season of life you are in, you deserve to be seen, celebrated, and cherished. You are worth investing in yourself
My double major in portraiture and photojournalism provided me with a unique blend of skills:
I'm an expert in lighting and posing to beautifully craft your image, and also passionate about creating storytelling images that capture the real, intimate you.
This distinctive foundation ensures your portraits are not just stunning, but a truly timeless and deeply authentic collection of images that are a genuine reflection you'll absolutely love.
This total experience was well worth the money.
The actual shoot was awesome. I felt cared for the entire time by Cassy. She was so easy to feel comfortable with during the shoot! I felt she really took the time to bring out my inner beauty and dare I say, sexiness. I found that when I left the shoot, I had a new confidence about who I am on so many levels. I felt that I was no longer just accepting my body and who I am, but loving the entire package!
Her images empowered me.
After a year of stress and challenges, I realized I hadn’t been prioritizing self-care. Before my session my biggest concern was choosing the right outfits and how they would look in photos. I brought several options with me, and Cassy was incredibly helpful. Her guidance made all the difference and eased my worries. I loved how my images turned out and probably didn’t need to worry quite as much as I did lol!
Cassy provided the guidance and demonstration I needed to really allow her to capture amazing images!
Cassy is incredible! 😍
I can’t begin to put into words how happy I am that I finally did this !!! It was so much fun !! I felt so at ease and relaxed during the whole session !!! I honestly feel so much better about myself !! My only regret is not doing it when I was younger …. but she definitely made me feel proud of my age and body !!
Cassy is such a
great artist!
My biggest concern was not knowing how to be sexy but with Cassy’s incredible direction, I had no issues. She also made me feel very comfortable.
She definitely put my nerves to ease with her great and warm personality. I went in feeling a bit self conscious and left feeling beautiful! And the finished product was AMAZING! I highly recommend her services. Cassy is just such a fun loving, kind person. She has a true knack for this!
wouldn’t go anywhere else if I do it again!
Cassy DELIVERED!!
I am not a particularly photogenic person and I was worried that would show in the pictures as it so often does in other pictures. But Cassy made me feel so comfortable and relaxed and did such a wonderful job of helping me pose and I loved it! I am putting a portrait of myself up which is something I never thought I would do. I felt amazing and I am so glad I did this. Also, Cassy is a trustworthy business person who delivered what she promised exactly when she said it would happen. And that is a big deal. I would do this again without a doubt.
Cassy made me feel so comfortable, like we had always been friends
She is very professional but she also made it so fun with a warm comforting atmosphere. I loved all the tips and suggestions she gave in advance. Cassy has a well thought out timeline to remind you when to shop and get hair/nails done, among other things. She helps you figure out your body shape and has tons of tips for picking out the right outfits for YOU.
I am so grateful that Cassy is who she is!
She was absolutely wonderful! She made me feel so comfortable, and positive through the whole day. I felt like a movie star! My biggest concern was feeling silly, and not achieving the sex appeal in my photos. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to pull off sexy lingerie, and that my squishy would show too much that I would feel even more self conscious than I did before. But I was WRONG.
I felt like I could have been featured in a magazine!!
I felt like I found a long-lost friend.
When I saw Cassy’s video of why she photographs boudoir I thought, “she is it, she knows what she’s doing”. As nervous as I was at the start, I truly enjoyed how I felt through the whole process. Cassy made me feel relaxed and I felt comfortable once I just let go and told myself to have fun and live life to the fullest in the moment! She truly captured that real smile I thought I would never see again!
I felt glamorous, sexy, and beautiful. A little like I could do anything.
I really loved everything about it! I always wanted to be a model and I got to be that for an afternoon. I wasn’t sure if I would want to share my pictures at all. But after I saw them I would’ve taken out a billboard to show people. You get what you pay for and I wanted a professional, high-quality experience and that’s what I got.
I just had a lot of fun!
I was really nervous that I wouldn’t feel comfortable with what I was doing or that I would feel out of place doing something that I always thought of as something for thinner women than I am. During the session, you (Cassy) made me feel so at ease and so confident, and after getting the photos back, I’m blown away to see a side of myself I didn’t really know was there. I feel like I looked sexy, and that’s not a feeling I’ve had before. So much of that is because of Cassy’s talent as an artist. I’m so happy to pay for the time and talent this kind of work requires.
Do yourself a favor... book with Cassy now!!!!!
OMG!! This girl is unbelievable. From booking your session to walking out the door, Cassy has so much attention to detail and is so organized! On the day of the shoot I felt nervous about my winter bod.. HOLY SMOKES not anymore. Cassy is so talented with how she poses you and her lighting. She helps you through everything. You will never be saying " what do I do with my hands". You will walk out of there feeling like a brand new lady.. not even kidding!! She has this calming personality and you will feel like you've known her forever. I drove 5 hours to shoot with Cassy and I would turn around and do it again in a heartbeat!
I create authentic, timeless portraits that show your beauty & power.
Let me empower you to shed the idea of who you are 'supposed to be' so you can discover and unleash the confident, radiant you that has been waiting to shine.
No matter the season of life you are in, you deserve to be seen, celebrated, and cherished. You are worth investing in yourself.
HEY, I'M CASSY
You are securing more than just a "photographer"; you're getting expertise, a dedicated storyteller, and an environment where you're celebrated.
My space is where everyday women step into their inherent confidence and power, revealing the incredible, vibrant person they are. This isn't just about taking photos; it's about seeing you, truly seeing you, and celebrating every facet of who you are right now.
I understand the hesitation, the feeling that you need to be 'ready' or 'perfect.' My passion is to prove to you that your perfection isn't waiting—it's here, in this moment. I believe every woman deserves to see herself as truly beautiful and strong, just as her loved ones already do.
It's my honor to create that space for you, guiding you to connect with your truest self and capture that undeniable brilliance that will become your legacy.
“I didn’t feel like a woman! I felt like a mom, a supervisor, a dog lady, all the things but not a WOMAN. ”
So I wanted to find a way to find my goddess again to see if my hips could still swing! NOW IM IN LOVE! I AM BEAUTIFUL, SEXY AND STRONG. Cassy made me feel like we had been friends forever. She made me feel like I was young again! She laughed with me! She made 100% comfortable!!!
— JENNIFER
“CASSY IS AN ANGEL - the comfort level she provides, the encouragement… she made the experience one that I will never forget!!!”
Doing this shoot did SO much for me. After years and years of not feeling good enough, worrying about my post-baby body, pushing 40… I struggled a lot of days with just wanting to give up on myself. This shoot truly made me feel beautiful. Worth it. I’ll never forget going in to see the photos for the first time. I couldn’t believe they were so amazing. After leaving the studio from viewing them, I cried. Seeing myself in my true form, seeing myself looking so beautiful, so strong… I was speechless!
— HEATHER
“I wouldn’t go anywhere else! She is such an amazing person and we laughed so much!”
I felt absolutely amazing!! I didn’t think I would do just the white sheet, but by the time that came up, it was a free for all. I was afraid of looking at the pictures when they were ready. I wasn’t expecting to like so many. She made me feel so comfortable and great about myself. She was so positive and uplifting. (My Session) was not what I expected. I expected to wear some things and be done. I did not expect myself to be so open and care free during the whole process. I even showed some friends the pictures, I was that comfortable and wanted to show them off!
— SaMANTHA
“One of my biggest concerns about booking the session was I had never bought lingerie in my life.
It wasn’t until 2 years into my sobriety that I bought clothes that actually fit me. I was always buying oversized baggy clothes. I was embarrassed about this. Cassy did not make me feel awkward about this at all! She helped measure me and let me know what size I needed & what websites to look at. And any questions I had I could easily ask her! And after looking at the pictures I thought… Hell yeah. I did this, that is me! Being sober doesn’t automatically mean happily ever after. There’s a lot of work of emotional work that needs to be done. The shoot, my photos, gave me a boost that I needed! And if ever I’m feeling down about myself, I look at my pictures and remember how far I’ve come!
— Karri
“I highly recommend Cassy! I was so nervous about stepping out of my comfort zone to do a shoot like this but...
am so happy I did! Cassy is so down to earth, calming & friendly! She is so talented & very knowledgeable on positioning & camera angle that everything seemed to flow so naturally! I am excited to plan my next shoot & wouldn’t dream of having anyone else capture the amazing images! I can’t thank her enough for making me feel like a bombshell & the help she offered when it was time to preview the photos & narrow down to the best pictures for the product I had chosen!
— Diamond
“I did one shoot shortly before I found Cassy. It was like night and day.”
Leading up to the other shoot, there was very little communication. During the shoot, very little direction. Long before I met Cassy in person, she had already video called me, sent me regular emails to help me prepare and feel more confident, and was always happy to answer when I had questions. By the time I got to this shoot, while I was nervous in myself, I felt like I’d known Cassy for a long time. I would recommend to anyone who gets a shoot with Cassy, hang up at lease a couple of the photos! Keep those feelings awake every day. There was also a significant change when I took the photos out of the box and put them on the wall. Seeing my photos up there every day normalizes my feeling of improved self image, making it more of a habit of thinking positively about myself.
— Crystal
“I loved that Cassy made me feel flawless! I have never felt more confident in my life! I truly felt like a model during my session!
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Honestly, I was expecting to be trying to cover up my stomach the whole time and be thinking about how fat I was going to look in these. I was shocked when I finished and realized I didn’t think one negative thought! After the shoot I called my husband and said, “Honey you are a lucky man! I am gorgeous!”. Something I never would have said before this shoot. Since this shoot I find it easier to love myself as I am. To give myself grace. I can look at those pictures and know that I am confident, strong, compassionate, and beautiful!
— Alathia
“So happy I decided to do boudoir photos with Cassy. She made the experience relaxing and fun. The pictures tuned out amazing.”
The most enjoyable part of the session was the way I felt at ease and like you are just hang in with a friend that you have known your whole life. Definite makes it easier to take off your clothes. I would definitely say doing the shoot gave me more self confidence. I am shocked myself with the amount of people I willing to show the photos to. But The pictures look so amazing.
— Amber
“I am certainly not your flaunt-it, confident-in-my-bra-and-underwear, wears-lingerie-frequently type of gal.”
II felt so comfortable and confident with Cassy! For only meeting someone online via chat to wearing basically nothing.. that says something about a gal! I had such a fun time during the entire shoot and it was encouraging to see a few of the photos as the shoot went on to know I wasn’t looking ridiculous! I left there feeling more confident than I think I’ve ever been. Cassy’s got a way – I’m tellin’ ya!
— molly
“I was so nervous going into the session. Once I got my pictures back I was floored! ”
Being a bigger girl I thought there was no way I could pull of this clothing and look good. Never could I have imagined I could look that good! Cassy made me feel so comfortable from start to finish. From getting to know me during makeup, to detailed instruction through the entire thing. It was nothing like I expected. I was thinking I was going to be shy and uncomfortable the entire time. She brought me out of my shell and made me feel good about myself!
— Megan
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BOOK WITH CASSY. You will not regret it.
She is an artist and will capture your most beautiful self! I can't say enough about how incredible this experience was!
I. was. amazed. I've never felt more beautiful or confident in my entire adult life. Seriously. There I sat, wondering where I could put up all these pictures of myself to remind me of what a bombshell I was!
I have zero regrets. And I'm going to talk all of the ladies in my life into taking a chance and get over the excuses to do this for THEMSELVES!
Would recommend Cassy hands down!!
She is so professional, classy, honest, caring, kind, sincere, she will always make sure you are comfortable ! Yes I was nervous but as soon as I sat down to get my makeup and hair done ( which was done to the nine) I started to feel easy and comfortable with everything! Cassy talks you through every pose, every idea she has, she will listen to your ideas and suggestions. I’m so happy I found Cassy and decided to have her do my pictures! You will fall in love will her work!
She 100% knows what she is doing!
Cassy was extremely wonderful! So friendly and easy to talk to! I love her! I have always struggled with loving and accepting my body and I have 5 kids now and I am still learning to love myself and my body. Whenever I do these I always learn how to love and accept the body I was given and to except the changes In my body because they gave me 5 beautiful kids. Cassy is not only a great photographer but she's is such a up lifting, sweet, caring and kind hearted person. Well worth the price and a life long friendship you gain just in one day!
I never in my wildest dreams thought I could look so beautiful.
When I booked these pictures I told myself it was for my husband but in the end I needed to see what everyone else was seeing and was so proud of me for. I felt comfortable because Cassy understood and could relate to my worries and insecurities. It (the experience) was beyond my expectations
My experience with Cassy was amazing and so much fun!
Since I received my pictures I feel more confident and can’t believe how amazing I look and how fun the experience was. I never felt confident, beautiful, any of that. After experiencing the session and seeing the finished results, I can now say I look damn good at 45! My confidence has improved so much and if I can get over the fear of doing this session, I know I can do anything I set my mind to
Cassy was fantastic to work with!
She always made sure I was comfortable from planning to picking out my pictures. She never pressured me into anything I didn’t want to do or purchase. She always gave her honest opinion. She poses you from hair to your toes. Well worth the time and money! I have always wanted to do a boudoir session but never had the confidence. Now was the time! I searched for boudoir photographers and found Cassy and never looked back.
Something I never thought I would say… I posed half naked in front of a lady with a camera that I’d never met before.
Let me tell you, it was SO MUCH FUN!!! I highly recommend Cassy, she knows what she’s doing, shows you exactly what to do, makes you feel comfortable and confident and SEXY, and does a fantastic job with all aspects!
Cassy made me see ME for the first time in a very long time.
I was so worried that I would not look good and had so many self esteem fears leading up to the shoot. I emailed Cassy so many times when I was melting down over outfits not working out, the weather, and really anything about the day! She was so patient and got me through it all and made me feel incredible! She had me giggling one minute and then directing me into a pose that made me feel so vixen-sexy-“oo-lala” the next. It was a great day!!
I highly recommend a boudoir shoot with Cassy.
It was such an amazing experience. Cassy made me feel comfortable right away. she posed me down to my toes. I had so much fun and the images are amazing! So glad I did this. I feel every woman should experience a boudoir shoot & have the opportunity to see themselves in such a positive way.
Cassy has this amazing ability to put you at ease, immediately!
She has a gift for empowering women to see themselves as beautiful despite their self critical illusions. I believe every woman should experience a Chrysalis Boudior by Cassy at least once. Her coaching from the very beginning, leaves no detail uncovered. Thank you, Cassy, for helping me to find my self esteem and to increase my self-love.
Cassy was wonderful during the session & the finished product is amazing.
I felt self-conscious and worried that I would look foolish as a heavier woman trying to be sexy. Now? Now I actually feel sexier. I rather feel like I can see what my husband does when he looks at me. That is a wonderful gift. It is empowering. You may feel self-conscious going into it, but you will actually feel better about yourself afterwards. Not something that I have ever felt before post-camera encounter.
CREATING IMAGES that FEEL AUTHENTIC, INSPIRED, and INTENTIONAL
This isn't just about taking photos; it's about truly seeing you & celebrating every facet of who you are right now. I understand the feeling that you need to be 'ready' or 'perfect.' My passion is to prove to you that your perfection isn't waiting—
it's here, in this moment now.
let's work together
