alexis ralston

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ETHEREAL DESERT BEAUTY | JOSHUA TREE, CA | OLIVIA

October 24, 2017

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There is something so serene about a simple beauty session in the California desert. A plain silk slip, robe and stunning dress from Katrina’s wardrobe complimented the feel of this intimate and ethereal shoot. The setting was simple and subtle which allowed the focus to remain on the ever so stunning, Olivia. Beauty portraits are so much more than being sexy and perfect. It’s more about celebrating the vulnerable woman willing to stand before you and creating imagery that tells their story. Olivia’s husband is currently serving our country overseas, and this session not only served as a gift to him but as a gift to herself. As women, we tend to the hustle of everyday life and forget the most important person in this life is ourselves. I encourage women to make the time to have photographs taken of them; embrace your flaws and differences. It serves as a way to remember who we were and how much we’ve grown and perhaps, together, we can set a new standard!

As seen in | Belle Lumiere Magazine

Canon EOS 1V | Fuji 400 | Goodman Film Lab

Styling + Wardrobe | Katrina Thaxton

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ABOUT alexis

At home near the sea. Back porch sittin' listening to the sounds of the low country.  Jeans and a tee. Waffle House. Jersey girl. Kane Brown on repeat.

Born and raised in a small town in New Jersey, I whole heartedly believe in the saying, "you can take the girl out of Jersey, but ya can't take the Jersey out of the girl." I left the Garden State at a mere 18 years old when I joined the Marine Corps and have since lived in a few different states. I have three amazing humans that call me mom and two furry children that would also call me mom if they could talk. I live for the fall, love pasta and although I am trying really hard to quit soda, I can't go a week without a refreshing canned coke. I absolutely love interior design and wish I were better at it but in my spare time I really love making my little golf cottage a home.

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