Loved creating some raw (no photoshop / editing) self portraits to celebrate the season memento mori 🩶💀🩶
mitzi
@mitzistarkweather.bsky.social
Portrait Photographer, speaker, and educator www.mitzistarkweather.com
My article and work featured in the nation’s biggest photography magazine this month — I’m so honored! @ourppa.bsky.social www.ppa.com/ppmag/articl...
My Boudoir Philosophy | Professional Photographers of America
Boudoir photographer Mitzi Starkweather discusses the benefits of boudoir photography for her female subjects and how to look at the photographic niche through a lens of empowerment.
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I found an ancient disposable camera at my parents’ house last month. Most of the photos I got back are mush but this last one made the whole thing worth it. Happy anniversary @jackal27.bsky.social I adore you
last known photo base photo by @mitzistarkweather.bsky.social , thanks, glad you got out of there ok.
Happy Birthday @mitzistarkweather.bsky.social Even with life at its worst: still the kindest, strongest, and most steadfast of us all. Today, and every day, may you feel a modicum of the power and hope you have given to the world. What gift to know you. What a privilege to love you.
Mitzi Starkweather is the most incredible, powerful, genuine human being I’ve ever met. If you’re not familiar with her work as an artist, educator, and advocate, you should be. To call her my best friend is the greatest honor of my life. Fuck cancer.
Not sure how to do this. My partner and light of 19 years, @mitzistarkweather.bsky.social has been diagnosed with metastatic (stage 4) breast cancer. We are hopeful that modern treatment can give her many more years of changing the world. If you’re able, we could use your help. gofund.me/99a35bf2
This month my incredible partner @mitzistarkweather.bsky.social was diagnosed with metastatic (stage 4) breast cancer. We’re devastated, but hopeful that modern treatments can give her many more years. It will be a long road and if you’re able, we could use your help. gofund.me/4010f535
Donate to Help Mitzi Fight Stage 4 Breast Cancer, organized by April Kontak
Hi, I’m April K, and I have had the privilege of being Mitzi’s best friend for nea… April Kontak needs your support for Help Mitzi Fight Stage 4 Breast Cancer
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Thinking about AI slop the last few days, the one positive I can draw from it is that it shows how many people are hungry to somehow acquire the spirit of an artist, are starving for some kind of inspiration, or to see themselves as capable of contributing something beautiful to world.
I defy any expectation that separates me from my heart, disconnects me from my body, or attempts to cage my soul. Happy International Women’s Day 🤍
I got to photograph some incredible athletes yesterday. I’ve never seen self love and acceptance in front of my lens quite like this 🤍 and I made three new friends.
TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR - sunny walks - homemade granola - MXC
When I was 5 I watched this movie every day for weeks. I understood it then. I understand it now.
TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR - my beautiful studios - the photographers I mentor - the way my partner folds my laundry
TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR - Donna who read me a poem from her favorite book while I photographed her - the days getting longer again - drinkable Greek yogurt (genius)
TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR - heart shaped things - instant cameras - all the people I love
TODAY I AM GRATEFUL FOR - the people who trust me to photograph them - the way half and half makes coffee hit - the pasta @jackal27.bsky.social made for dinner
Today will be the first day I’ve attended church in years. Mind you, it’ll be virtual and later this evening but I’m very much looking forward to Pastor Kendrick’s message 🙏
What makes you weird is what makes you great.
Omfg It’s Bunsz !@copaceticbunsz.com · 2y agoIf you’re over 30, quote this with some life advice 🤌🏼
launched my second studio this week (it’s in KC) and while it won’t make the world less crazy, it’s a safe space where I will help you remember who you are 🤍 www.mitzistarkweather.com/photography