honest portraiture

by Mitzi Starkweather

  • Mitzi Starkweather Joplin Missouri Headshot Boudoir Photographer

    Photography

    My number one goal is to help you feel comfortable, no matter what we are creating together!

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  • Mitzi Starkweather Joplin Missouri Headshot Boudoir Photographer

    Education

    I teach photographers how to hold space for people while running a creative and profitable business with heart.

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  • Mitzi Starkweather Joplin Missouri Headshot Boudoir Photographer

    Breast Cancer Survivorship

    I share about my experienc with Breast Cancer and why I chose to go flat.

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About Mitzi

I’ve connected with people through a camera since I was old enough to hold one. After running a studio for a decade I am confident I can photograph, mentor, and inspire you. I’m honest and direct (and probably sillier than you). You are welcome and celebrated in my studio, just as you are.

Mitzi Starkweather Joplin Missouri Headshot Boudoir Photographer
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New on Instagram

First exercise in DEFYING cultural expectations as a woman: setting time aside for YOU. You can take half a day for yourself. Really. You definitely deserve it (and everyone else will be fine.) NOW BOOKING 🤍
client: “I want this experience but don’t know if need a bunch of photos of myself…” me: “what if the photos reminded you who you are?” client: “wellllll shit.” - NOW BOOKING 🤍
What if you don’t need to make yourself smaller? What if your age is an asset, not a liability? What if the lines and dimples on your body are evidence of a life LIVED, not something to be ashamed of? What if the person you’re looking for
gonna run away with a cute guy for a few days. ✌️💛
If you’re willing, you’re ready 🤍🖤
I’ve been floating this week because the time has come to launch my DEFY portrait project. It’s for my fellow rule-breakers and overcomers. It’s for beautiful souls who refuse to accept less, who refuse to make themselves smaller or
I am over the moon to announce a new portrait project from the depths of my heart: My DEFY portrait project is for anyone who has chosen to defy expectations so they can embrace their truest self. You’re invited to defy the old beliefs that no