We’ve always believed that forming a strategy is impossible until you’re clear on what your values and principles are. Without values and principles to guide you, making decisions can seem impossibly difficult. Given how important setting values and principles is to decision making we asked folks we admire to tell us about the values or principles that matter most to them.

Nicole Marine

It’s easy. I want to make everyone feel loved and seen in their own bodies. So many of my clients, especially with boudoir, tell me they’re not good in front of a camera. I believe everyone brings their own unique beauty and I’m honored to help them see that. It’s not about pointing a camera at them and posing them but making them feel beautiful while they are just enjoying life. I believe everyone should be able to cherish photos of themselves or an experience for the rest of their lives. One that sparks confidence or tells a story. In so many words, my values are being able to show people how special they are and how they fit into this world. Read More>>

Rhae Majerowski

Trustworthiness is the principle that matters most to me. This principle is the foundation of all meaningful relationships, personal and professional. To me, trustworthiness means doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
It’s about being dependable, following through on commitments, being honest even when the truth is difficult, and showing others that they can count on you in both small and significant moments. When people can rely on your word and your actions are consistent with your word, you create an environment and relationship that can grow and thrive in the healthiest way. Read More>>

Katelyn Adducci

Authenticity is one of the values I hold most closely. For me, it means showing up as I really am—not pretending to have all the answers or shaping myself into who I think I’m supposed to be. It’s always been important for me to figure out what feels true to me, rather than simply following what others or society expects. That hasn’t always been easy, but the more I’ve leaned into honesty—with myself and with others—the more aligned and happy I’ve felt. Read More>>

Kate Schwindt

At our studio, Kate Schwindt Photography, and through the KSP Dream Team, our teen mentorship program, our mission goes far beyond capturing beautiful images. We care deeply about the mental health of the young adults in our communities. We are certified with Youth Mental Health First Aide in Colorado to help keep us up-to-date and educated on how we can continue to help lift up a young person through every experience we have with them. Read More>>