‘But first, let me take a selfie!’

Let’s get a little vulnerable shall we?

I'm Josie, and as you know I use film photography to tell stories. But to be honest, I've always been awful at letting others tell mine. The vision never felt real, and didn’t quite match my actual lived experiences. So it made sense for me to start experimenting and take matters into my own hands.

More recently in February 2025, after leaving a long-term relationship riddled with Domestic Abuse, I rediscovered a lifeline in my own 35mm film practice. It was a way to reconnect with myself, my body, and finally see my own worth - like I had once before. This also gave me a genuine feel for what my clients experience when they work with me, and it's what drives me to get it right every single time.

For so long, my body has ached for a kindness and soft space I could never seem to give to myself. My time alone with my Ricoh cameras became a way of getting a glimpse of what that was meant to look and feel like. I'm so incredibly proud of the images I've created and the way my work has evolved through this deeply personal journey.

Somewhere along the wild ride of healing, I've found a deep love for myself. I feel lucky to have reconnected with my heart and soul, and finally see a confident, sassy woman staring back at me. Turns out the 'real Josie' was always there, just waiting to be found under all the trauma I’ve endured.

I'll always be an advocate for using creativity to heal and reframe life from a new perspective. In 2026, I want to endeavor to help other Domestic Violence and Trauma survivors to see themselves, fully, and gloriously - without fear.

So with that, here's a small piece of me. Are you ready to see me the way I see others?