Watching my cousin Graycen step into her next chapter reminded me why I photograph women of all ages. From senior sessions to self-love portraits, MLenorePhoto exists to empower women through every milestone—because every season of life deserves to be celebrated.

I used to measure the power of my work by how far I had to travel to create it—jungles in Mexico, waterfalls in El Salvador, the chaos of airports and the pressure of always chasing the next beautiful moment. But lately, something quieter has called me home. Now, a woman walks into my small-town studio just wanting headshots, and it stops me in my tracks. No cliffs. No costumes. Just her. Just me. And it’s in these slower moments, in the hush of the Blue Ridge Mountains, that I’ve found a deeper kind of magic. The kind that doesn’t shout. The kind that whispers, “You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.”

Yes, Brenda, It’s Boudoir—And No, It’s Not a Sin