a portrait is a love letter from you to you.

Let me help you write it.

-Mitzi Starkweather

What if you saw yourself through a lens of love?

Because if you believe you’re too *insert insecurity here* to be photographed, that limitation is probably (read: definitely) affecting other areas of your life.

“LIFE WITHOUT A FILTER IS LIBERATING.”

— HEATHER

GREAT NEWS!

Whoever made you believe you’re too much or not enough was wrong.

no photoshop
no new wardrobe
no stiff poses
no "for his eyes only"
no rules
no gender norms
no age limit
no perfection
no time like the present
nobody but you

Say Yes to You.

Investing in yourself is showing up for yourself.

Schedule half a day for yourself, and meet me at the iconic Power + Light building in Downtown KC - but first, reserve your spot.

You deserve the energy you so eagerly give to everyone else.

Reach Out

Portraits from $300
Portrait Collections from $1800
Signature Storybook - Handmade in Italy from $2800

hey! I’m Mitzi Starkweather

After facing breast cancer in 2022 and enduring significant changes in my life and body, I felt lost, disconnected, and unlovable. I’d spent years as a glamour & boudoir photographer but suddenly I no longer cared about the illusion or performance of beauty… I stopped caring about what my life “looked like” to others and decided the raw reality was what really mattered. I thought, what if the goal isn’t to be beautiful, but to be wonder-full?

big if true

FAQs

What kind of portraits do you offer?

Headshots, Senior portraits, boudoir, branding, fine art nude, family, pet portraits… the thing is, my clients tend to be people who want an authentic and unpretentious experience with quality products and excellent service. The genre of portraiture is the least important thing — We will create something wonderful together!

Do I have to let you share my photos online?

No, you do not have to give me permission to share any images you’d prefer to keep private.

You’ll be the first one to see your photos (usually immediately after we shoot!) and if you want to keep it that way, I respect your decision.

This is for YOU, and your comfort is my number one priority (well, once you step out of your comfort zone to work with me!)

Do I have to do naked photos?

No, but most of my clients end up stripping down during their shoot and that’s because the removal of clothing mirrors vulnerability. If you want to tap into your spicy side we certainly can, but many of my clients simply love the freedom and being photographed in their birthday suit. It’s not so much about the absence of clothing but the fullness of your self!

What do people do with their portraits?

They keep an album or book by their bed to remind them how precious they are. They put a stunning portrait on their wall so they can walk past it every day and remember how amazing they felt when they chose to embrace their imperfections. They update their social and business profiles with connected, authentic imagery that’s the opposite of AI in the best possible way. They give them as a gift to someone they love — usually, their own magnificent self.

What’s your boudoir/fine art nude philosophy?

Glad you asked! I wrote an article on this very subject for the world’s largest Photography magazine and would love for you to read it here. If I had an academic thesis for my life’s work, this would be it.

What is required to book?

The session fee of $650 is required to secure your date on my online booking calendar and this does not include any portraits (print or digital), because you’ll choose and order your portraits immediately after we shoot and only buy what you love. Portraits from $300 / Wall Art from $995 / Portrait Collections from $1800. I take pre-payments and offer financing so you can get everything you love.