BEAUTIFUL  – A Self-Love Photography Project


What if I told you that there is inherent beauty in the way you show up for yourself every day? What if I told you that you are worthy, simply because you exist as a living, breathing human? If I told you that the person you see in the mirror, the one your friends and family adore, is more than enough and deserves to be celebrated - would you believe me?


Beauty standards tell us we are not enough, that we should smile more, look younger, be stronger, thinner, curvier - but oh god, not curvier like that... In a society that says we are not enough, I invite you to challenge any self-doubt you may have. I invite you to see every part of yourself, "flaws" and all, as worthy, and to embrace vulnerability (something I am so passionate about!)


You're allowed to love yourself, to care for yourself, to celebrate yourself, regardless of anything.


The idea behind this project is simple: let’s capture you at your most authentic, beautiful self. These portraits are all about self-love, self-expression, and letting go of those outdated beauty standards that don’t serve us. We’re here to focus on what makes you feel powerful and confident in your own skin. Embracing your body and who you are, without any pressure to fit into someone else’s definition of beautiful. It’s all about self-acceptance, personal empowerment, and showing up as you—exactly as you are right now.


I want you to feel free to express yourself however you want. Whether that means rocking some lingerie, a tshirt and jeans, or whatever makes you feel good. It’s your shoot, your vibe, and your version of beautiful. My goal is to create something meaningful and empowering for you.


I can't wait to meet you.


This project is for you, if -


You could use some self-love right now, and a reminder of how gorgeous you are.


You want to celebrate yourself - for any reason!


You are ready to embrace yourself as you are, right now.


You want to honor what makes you unique.


The price for this project is $395 - this includes our photoshoot together, professional retouching (if wanted - we will talk about this), your reveal session, and your favorite three images. (a $645 value)


My Why


A man suggested that I eat a salad for dinner. That's it - that was my big turning point. It was such a simple statement, but sparked a change within me - and not the change he was suggesting.


Humans are inherently beautiful creatures. We love, we feel, we empathize, sympathize, create, embrace, and bond on a soul-deep level. My beauty and worth will not come down to whether or not I've had a salad for dinner.


Every day I choose to see myself as beautiful, despite everything - especially on the days when it seems impossible.


I encourage you to join me.





The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff.

We are a way for the universe to know itself.

-Carl Sagan

cassandra michiko photography | issaquah, wa | hello@cassandramichiko.com | 425-998-7468