Breast Cancer and Trauma Healing Photoshoot

“I worked with Petra to document the end of my breast cancer journey. She was incredibly sensitive, caring and inspiring to work with. I wanted to document my scars, burns and emotional state, and she captured it all beautifully. The finished photos have brought me a heightened sense of pride and compassion for my body. I cannot recommend her enough!” — A

If you’re reading this, you might be looking for a way to document your journey with breast cancer, illness, trauma, recovery, or transition. And if you are looking for a photoshoot that is powerful and vulnerable, I’d be honored to talk to you.

I have worked with many incredible women at different stages in their journey. Scars, burns, hair loss, weight loss, everything you’re going through deserves to be preserved as a tribute to where you’ve been.

I hope to help you feel strong and beautiful, and reclaim a body that might feel like it’s scary and changing. I promise to be as supportive and respectful through this process that is as healing as it is challenging. If you have other ideas or inspiration for how you might like to document your journey, please reach out, I’m here to listen.

• Please note: I am NOT a licensed therapist, doctor, or anything other than a photographer. I have closely worked with client’s therapists to create a session with the goal of healing, under their supervision but I don’t provide any psychological advice or coaching, other than just being kind and supportive. A photoshoot is not a substitute for therapy, but can be a helpful tool in your healing journey. If you’d like to bring your therapist to your session, you are most welcome to.

*Are you in need of a cancer photoshoot but can’t afford one? Please contact me anyway, I sponsor a few shoots a year and I’d love to provide one for you at little to no cost to you.