ABOUT MONIQUE
For over a decade, my career as an international photographer and host of creative workshops has been incredibly fulfilling.
I teach women how to use their cameras and elevate their photography and creativity through my Photo 101 and Editing 101 courses, while also supporting those entering a photography career with my Clueless to Clients mentorship (it’s a 6 week incredible rocket launch container!).
Four years ago, I became a mother and moved to - what I believe to be - the most magical town on the planet. It’s a tiny coastal town where the jungle kisses the Pacific ocean in Panama.
Motherhood has ushered in more expansion and depth into my life than I’d ever imagined possible. It continues to transform me and is a continual cascade of learning grace.
I’m particularly interested in connecting the worlds of creativity and soul work, especially as it relates to women and their internal landscapes. I’ve carved out my work to exist in this beautiful intersection of human connection, creativity and love.
My world revolves around yoga, meditation, artistic expression and wonderfully expansive retreat experiences. In addition to being a photographer, I’m also a yoga teacher, workshop facilitator and a real lover-of-life.
I was raised with deep roots in charity. I’m a second generation photographer and watching my dad share his gift of telling story through images is one of the most beautiful things he’s taught me in life. Growing up, we had a dark room in our basement and I can still remember the sound of sliding that creaky wooden chair against the concrete floor. I’d climb up onto that chair under the glowing red lightbulb and watch him take film and develop negatives into beautiful images - stories.
That feeling of creating beauty and story through photographs is at the heart of who I am.
Over the years, I’ve photographed amazing couples and brands. I've worked with yoga celebrities, professional athletes, thought leaders and wonderful people who aren't any of those things, too. I’ve been blessed to travel and work with incredible people and companies. It’s been such a ride and I am SO grateful.
My work has been featured in fine publications like Europe’s Conde Nast Traveller, Mantra Magazine, The Wall Street Journal and I’ve been interviewed on popular podcasts like Manifest This and The Curious Human Podcast. I’m also a legacy lululemon ambassador and also one of Pic-Time’s ambassadors. Both are pretty cool clubs to be a part of.
Thanks for taking the time to read a little about me and my life. I hope our paths cross one day soon either through my online offerings or in the real world.
