Nicolette Jackson-Pownall

When a young attorney with a shaved head, flawless makeup, and an effortless sense of style stepped into a natural-light studio in DTLA, the goal was simple — create portraits that felt authentically her.

"I had some very specific images in mind for the website, and she nailed all of them and also came up with really creative suggestions that worked even better than my ideas. She's also a ton of fun with an electric smile and really made me feel comfortable and relaxed during the photo shoot."

Together, these images weave a narrative we often forget: that our lives, with all their ups and downs, have been lived—fully, beautifully, and on our own terms.