Capturing Breath on Film
Capturing your breath, your heartbeat, your dreams, wishes & desires on film.
Paris, Mallorca, Oaxaca, Los Angeles
Each session is intentional. Devotional.
I use a 4x5 large format film camera and long exposures that capture the natural movement of your body from the rhythm of your breathing and your heart beating.
The exposure time varies from 1 second to 15 seconds depending on the location and the natural light in the room at that time of day.
You connect inward with your breath, your heartbeat and what you’re intending for yourself for this moment. What in your life are you ready to let go of? What are you visioning for yourself moving forward? Write it down. Bring it with you. Keep it in your pocket while the photograph is taken. You know it’s there in the photograph. It’s your secret. Embedded forever between you and you. Maybe you choose to write a love letter to yourself. It’s up to you. But this aspect of the photo session is important. It’s marking a moment that matters to you. This helps you get clear on what that is.
I’m documenting your essence, what’s not seen by the naked eye. Your energy. Your soul. What’s unsaid, but felt.
I suggest closing your eyes so you can truly connect inside yourself instead of trying to post for the camera. I look away when I take the photo so it’s just you with yourself and the film capturing your breath.
You don’t have to worry about posing for the camera, hair and make up, or feeling awkward in front of the camera. It’s not about that at all. Wear something that means something and has significance for you in some way. Tuck the written note you brought with you in a pocket. Safety pinned on the inside of your dress. Fold it up and hold it in your hands. I don’t want to read it. No one will see it. This is all for you.
I develop the images for you while you right there while you relax and sip tea, eat some delicious food I have there for you or you can come with me into the darkroom and watch the process as I develop your images.
What’s Included:
Capturing Breath on Film photo session with Catherine Just with a 4x5 camera and black & white film.
Additional photographs if wanted, created with digital and film cameras. Sensual, Sexy, Devotional, Nudes or in glamorous gowns or lingerie or something you dream up and plan with me.
Optional * Slow Motion film of you in the bathtub *see below for examples
Any timelapse and behind the scenes videos and photos created during your session
A planning session with Catherine Just on Zoom, to get clear about your vision for this session and to help you decide on clothing, etc…
Referrals for local hair + make-up artists if you choose to add that to your session. (not included)
Delivery of your beautiful, high-resolution digital files + digital scans of the Black and White Film (ready for you 2 weeks after our session). I use “Wetransfer” or other online platforms to send your files to you securely.
What it does not include
The Original Prints Made at the Photo Session. You can Purchase those for an extra fee quoted depending on materials used. Roughly $800 - $1000. They will be scanned and digital files will be sent to you. You can also purchase prints for a less expensive option than purchasing the original.
Any Travel Expenses and accommodations for myself if outside of Los Angeles
Your Travel and accommodation expenses
Photo Session Location if different than my own home and requires a fee.
A Hair and Make-up team if you choose to go that route.
Investment $1800
The Luxe Weekend Experience
The Luxe Weekend Experience is everything above plus:
DAY 2
Room Service or croissants and a favorite beverage brought to you in the morning.
A Luxe Photo Session of your choosing
We design a session that includes one or several of these options
Branding Photos for your Website
Social Media Photos
Luxurious gowns // Suit and tie
Lingerie // nudes
Headshots for your book, speaking engagement, PR and Marketing
Lifestyle photos out on the town // cafe’s // city streets // Eiffle Tower // sexy restaurants
Lifestyle photos out in nature // Fields of flowers // forest of trees // along the beach //
You’ll receive another 50+ high resolution digital jpeg files depending on what we create together.
Investment $3300.00
Slow Motion Film.
Some like to wear a favorite dress in the bathtub.
Others want to be nude and add their favorite flowers floating on the water.
You decide. We make it feel the way you want it to feel.
This can be a place to light candles and play your favorite soothing meditative music.
Or just listen to the birds with the windows wide open.
Depending on the location we work with the light, sound, energy of the place to create a healing sanctuary.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Holly Whitaker : Bowery Hotel : NYC Polaroid SX70
“Since I was aware I had a body I have hated my body, hidden my body, tortured my body, and beat it into submission. In the last few years I've been on a journey to reclaim it as well as my sense of self and sense of existing in this world. Falling in love with myself or falling in love with my body isn't what this was about; it was about a right to exist and be seen in this world. This isn't just about beautiful photos, though it is; it's about seeing your own power and being in your body and claiming your space in this world. It is worth every penny and more.”
- Holly Whitaker, Founder and CEO of Tempest (formerly Hip Sobriety) and Author of Quit like a Woman.
“To be frank? There are no words that truly do the magic of Catherine’s work justice. To say she sees people in all their beauty is like saying the moon moves the sea. Catherine’s work is transcendent. She’s an artist. Not a portrait photographer. Her mission is to see your essence, and to capture it in all of it’s beauty. For two years I’ve trusted her with my voice and my soul in her lens, and those two years have turned my business into the one I see today. She sees me, and in seeing me, I see myself. All of me. All of the potential, the joy, the movement, the raw energy. She’s a soul alchemist. Her medium is photography. Hire her. You will not be disappointed. - M.”
“So here is a wee secret.
I loathe getting my picture taken. I also have to put myself “out there” a LOT in my businesses. Pretty much more with every passing month. So a lot of the time this has meant taking iPhone photos in my house, taking 100 and selecting 2, editing the living hell out of them and calling them my professional photos.
I am crazy uncomfortable in front of cameras, or...I was. This week Catherine Just and I were both in Cabo at the same time. Catherine is far beyond talented. So I knew I couldn’t pass up the opportunity, weird phobia or no. But her special sauce goes beyond the lens. She has a unique ability to make her subjects feel seen, and loved. Safe.
I gave Catherine just over 30 minutes and she gave me magic.
Thank you Catherine, you are SO.INCREDIBLE.
I mean, have you met you? ”
Kim Sevy : Bowery Hotel : NYC
“You have a magic that makes the images so beautiful. You really do have a gift and it makes people so open, so true, so themselves. It’s a spiritual experience. It’s a sacred ritual. I’m honored to have had this photo session with you. ”
“Catherine is a master. We met yesterday for one of her luxe photo sessions and it was a day of laughter, friendship, kindness and photography. We have known each other for close to 13 years. I’ve taken photography courses with her, been on photography retreats with her, hired her to take photos of me at various stages in my life as an artist, creative and human. Yesterday was one of those really special experiences that comes from deep respect and friendship. Thank you Catherine for capturing this moment and being my friend throughout this journey! Love you, appreciate you and will cherish our time together always!!” — Sarah S.
“Catherine sees me. Some of my most transcendent moments have been in front of her camera” — Danielle Laporte
“It was such a pleasure to hang out and be in Catherine's creative energy. Catherine does the photography for a lot of my clients, we've been accidental collaborators for about two years now and it was such a pleasure to meet her in person. Catherine's vision and how she moves through the world, leaves a trail of light in her path.” —Alyssa B.
“This was so different from anything I’ve ever done before. I don’t like having my picture taken and that’s not what this is about. It was about capturing a moment, an intention, a transition, a letting go, a breath. Catherine is a bit of a magician. ”
“Working with Catherine changed my life. You won’t regret it. I’ve never felt so safe and supported. Catherine helped me find my voice and know that I’m worthy of taking up space. ”
“[Capturing Breath on Film in the South of France] felt like a Spiritual Experience. It felt like a landing inside myself that I’ve never felt before. It was an infusion of self and the intention put into that moment was huge. I have shivers. This experiene forever changed me.” — P.J. D.
About Catherine
I'm an award winning photographer, intuitive healer, mindset & abundance coach.
I got sober when I was 18 years old from a meth addiction and just celebrated 35 years of sobriety.
I apprenticed with Miguel Ruiz, author of the 4 Agreements, I'm Certified in the McDonald Manifestation Method of EFT Tapping, Certified in the Trauma of Money Method & Subconscious Reprogramming techniques. I'm a “Seer”and channel directly from source energy.
My artwork/photography has been published on the cover of National Geographic Magazine, inside O magazine and shown and sold internationally.
REFUND POLICY
I do not give refunds on photography sessions. If you need to cancel the photo session the money can be used toward another session or an online course. You can read more about my refund policy HERE.