Women in Trade: Strength. Skill. Stories.
More Than a Career. A Story Worth Celebrating.
Working in a male-populated industry often requires more than technical skill. Many women have had to navigate being underestimated, overlooked, or feeling like they have to work twice as hard to earn the same respect.
The Women in Trade Portrait Experience was created to celebrate the women who are breaking barriers, challenging expectations, and proving that talent has no gender.
These are the women who weld, build, design, repair, lead, operate, create, and inspire.
They are entrepreneurs, craftsmen, technicians, tradeswomen, and leaders who deserve to have their stories told.
WHAT DOES THE WOMEN IN TRADE PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE INCLUDE?
A PERSONAL PLANNING CONSULTATION
We'll begin with a conversation about your story, your role in trade, and how you'd like to be photographed. Together, we'll plan your wardrobe, location, and the overall vision for your portraits so they authentically reflect who you are.
PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP
Enjoy professional hair and makeup designed to enhance your natural beauty while staying true to who you are. Whether you prefer a polished, natural look or something a little more refined, we'll help you feel confident in front of the camera.
AN EDITORIAL PORTRAIT SESSION
Your session is designed to tell the story behind your success. The determination it took to get here, the skills you’ve mastered, and the impact you’re making every day. Whether we photograph you in the studio, in your work environment, or both, we’ll create powerful, timeless portraits that honor the woman behind the profession.
At the end of your session, you’ll have the opportunity to include the people who have been part of your journey. The family who supported you, the mentors who believed in you, the team beside you, the business partner who helped build alongside you, or the next generation you are inspiring. These portraits become more than photographs, they become a visual legacy of your strength, your accomplishments, and the path you’ve created for those who follow.
FEATURE IN THE WOMEN IN TRADE MAGAZINE
Your portraits and personal story will be featured in our annual Women in Trade magazine, celebrating the women whose dedication, leadership, and hard work keep the industry thriving. You'll receive a complimentary copy of this exclusive publication.
A COMPLIMENTARY HEIRLOOM PORTRAIT
You'll receive one beautifully finished 11×14 fine art matted and framed portrait (a $1,200 value) along with the matching digital image. Additional artwork and heirloom products will be available should you wish to preserve more of your favorite portraits.
A PERSONAL IMAGE REVEAL & DESIGN APPOINTMENT
Return to the studio to view your finished portraits, select your gifted artwork, and explore custom wall art, albums, and keepsakes designed to preserve your family's legacy.
A MAGAZINE REVEAL CELEBRATION
When the project is complete, you and your family will be invited to a special celebration where we'll unveil the magazine, honor each participant, and celebrate the incredible women who make this possible.
Every trade has a story. Every woman has a legacy. This is where they are seen, celebrated, and remembered.
YOUR STORY INTERVIEW
Behind every successful woman is a story, a story of determination, resilience, growth, and the courage to pursue a path that wasn’t always easy.
Through your YOUR STORY INTERVIEW, we’ll take time to celebrate your journey, the obstacles you’ve faced, the milestones you’ve achieved, the people who supported you, and the impact you’re making in your industry.
Meet the Photographer
I’m MJ, a professional portrait photographer specializing in creating meaningful, timeless portraits that celebrate the beauty, confidence, and strength of women.
With over 16 years of experience, my work has been recognized through professional photography awards and publications. But my greatest honor is creating portraits that allow women to see themselves in a new way.
Every woman has a story.
My mission is to help tell it.
Warmly,
MJ