I want to shine a light on the complexity of our neurodivergent ADHD brains. I want to show our struggles as well as strengths.

The use of color was important to reflect our fun and vibrant personalities. I created the images by using multiple exposures IN camera, not with layers in Photoshop. I used my Canon R5, a constant light source to create the changing colors, and a flash. Movement by the subject and myself was also a part of the process. It symbolizes our dynamic personalities.

Post processing was kept to a minimum because the process was just as important as the final result. For me, as a person with ADHD, I wanted to create one final image without overwhelming myself by having to manipulate the files for hours, examining endless possibilities.

The session itself goes beyond just a photo shoot. It starts off with a candid conversation during which I use my coaching experience to sit down and talk to my models about their feelings around having ADHD. In this judgment-free zone they can open up to me, sharing their strengths, struggles, and everything in between. Allowing and encouraging them to be vulnerable with me is an extremely important part of this process to achieve a final image that represents them and their emotions. After the shoot we go through the images, choosing the final result together in an effort to create a true artistic representation of them.