white woman with tattoos holds her hands over her heart while sitting cross legged in a meadow
blonde woman with tattoos meditates in a wild meadow during Self Love Session
blonde woman with tattoos lays in the tall grass with her eyes closed and a peaceful smile during Self Love Session
blonde woman with tattoos meditates in a wild meadow during Self Love Session
blonde woman with tattoos leans back on her elbows with her eyes closed and a peaceful smile during Self Love Session

I first met this sweet spirit years ago through her outdoor clothing brand Authenticity Clothing, and then again through her work as a Reiki Healer as The Guided Spirit, and so it was so beautiful to connect again for a Self Love Session. We headed out into the hills on an August evening, to a place where the wind rustles through the tall grass and you can hear the ocean below you. It was the sweetest thing.


photographed on 35 mm film + digital

blonde woman with tattoos laughs in a grassy meadow above the ocean
blonde woman with tattoos laughs in a grassy meadow by the ocean
blonde woman with tattoos spins around in a meadow by the ocean during Self Love Session
blonde woman with tattoos puts wildflowers in her overalls pocket

why i photograph self love sessions

It's so wild to realize that I've been creating Self Love Sessions for over 13 years now. This practice has always felt like one of the deepest rooted reasons I choose to show up as a photographer: connecting with people on a deeper level, helping them feel comfortable just being themselves, and creating photos that make them feel seen as they truly are.

blonde woman with tattoos dances with her arms up and eyes closed by the ocean during Self Love Session
blonde woman with tattoos laughs with a cloudy sky in the background
blonde woman with tattoos walks through a field of yellow wildflowers by the ocean
blonde woman with tattoos dances in a grassy meadow as the sun sets
blonde woman with tattoos laughs in a field of yellow wildflowers during Self Love Session
blonde woman with tattoos laughs and tucks her hair behind her ear in a field of tall grass during Self Love Session

The Original Self Love Session, and What They Are

The name “Self Love Session” seems to have gotten popular in recent years, but I promise you this isn’t just another portrait session. My Self Love Sessions are vulnerable, meditative, and deeply intentional. We’ll talk about your goals and growth, your hopes and dreams, and we’ll root in a place of gratitude and compassion.

close up of a white woman's hand covered in finger tattoos touching the needles of a spruce tree
woman laughs as she picks up a feather in the forest during her Self Love Session
white woman with tattoos closes her eyes and takes a deep breath of the spruce trees she is surrounded by

Want to Learn More About Self Love Sessions?

If you’re interested in learning more about these sessions, I would love to chat with you! Reach out via the CONTACT page or send me an email at wildflowerelopementco@gmail.com.

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blonde woman runs through a field of tall grass at sunset during Self Love Session
blonde woman with tattoos laughs in a field of tall grass at sunset
blonde woman with tattoos laughs in a field of tall grass at sunset

Self Love Session Photographer

BC Self Love Session photographer Heather Nolan smiling calmly on a riverbed

Hey folks, I'm Heather - the photographer behind Self Love Sessions. I created these sessions back in 2013 as a way to connect on a real human level with other women and gender diverse folks, to create a safe space where you can feel seen and celebrated for your truest self, and to capture portraits that can bring you back to that place.



thanks so much for checking out this sweet session - please feel super welcome to reach out if you have any questions about Self Love Sessions or want to inquire about availability!

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