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Alyza Garrett

@thatphotogchick.bsky.social

Hey there, I'm an intimate portrait photographer based in Maine. Intimate portraiture isn’t just about creating beautiful images—it’s about honoring the raw, vulnerable, and empowering connection we have with ourselves. For me, it’s a deeply personal art.

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Black history is American history & thiss month gives us the space to be intentional in our learning and appreciation.
Let’s honor it with purpose.

#BlackHistoryMonth #CelebrateBlackHistory #EnoughForChange #EnoughNonprofit #TogetherWeAreEnough #MaineNonprofit #Educate #Empower #Learn #Grow

04.02.2025 17:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

This month, let’s:

📚 Educate on the real history, honoring Black leaders & innovators.

💡 Acknowledge struggles & celebrate progress and resilience.

❤️ Empower change by uplifting Black voices, businesses, and creatives.

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🖤✊🏽 Why Celebrate Black History Month? ✊🏾🖤
Black History Month isn’t just about looking back—it’s about recognizing, honoring, and amplifying the achievements of Black individuals who have shaped history, culture, and progress.

04.02.2025 17:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Join us this month as we:
📖 Share untold stories of Black excellence
🎨 Highlight Black artists, leaders, and activists
🗣 Educate and engage in conversations about racial justice and progress

Let’s make this month an opportunity to listen, learn, and celebrate—together. Who’s in? 👏🏽👏🏿👏🏻

03.02.2025 23:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

From pioneers and visionaries like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass, to modern-day changemakers like Stacey Abrams and Amanda Gorman—Black history is filled with stories of courage, brilliance, and impact.

03.02.2025 23:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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📢 February is here, and so is Black History Month! 🖤✨

This month, we at Enough! are dedicating our platform to honoring the incredible achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black individuals throughout American history.

#BlackHistoryMonth #CelebrateBlackExcellence #EnoughForChange

03.02.2025 23:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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🎙️ I’m looking to connect with local musicians, artists, business owners, activists, and anyone with a story of addiction & recovery, grief, or personal growth. If you’re interested in being a guest, email me! alyza@beauxandarrows.com Let’s share your story! 🌟
#podcast #season2 #affinityjournals

03.02.2025 17:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Alyza Garrett — Beaux & Arrows: Luxury Elopement, Wedding, Boudoir & Family Photography in Maine and New England A Maine-based Portrait Collective of talented and professional photographers serving all of Maine, New England + Destination Events! Visit our portrait studio in Portland, Maine

For just $85.00, you’ll receive:
📸 A 45-minute in-studio session
📸 5 professionally edited digital images

This is your moment to create memories, hold onto the magic of motherhood, & leave with keepsakes that tell your story. 🌿

Book Now!
👉 https://buff.ly/3CHj6ar

02.02.2025 13:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Boho Mommy & Me Mini Sessions –✨ Picture this: you & your little one, surrounded by gentle greenery, soft fabrics, & an intimate, boho-inspired atmosphere. This isn’t just a photoshoot—it’s a chance to capture the essence of your love in portraits that will last a lifetime. 🌱

02.02.2025 13:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Maine Boudoir, Family, Wedding, and Branding Photographer: The Beaux and Arrows Collective | Luxury Boudoir and Branding Studio in Portland, Maine Beaux & Arrows is New England’s premier photography studio, offering luxury boudoir, weddings, elopements, family portraits, and branding. Led by Rebecca Pinkham-Stevenson and her talented team, we…

📸 Alyza Garrett, Photographer
🌟 The Beaux and Arrows Collective
📍 Based in Maine & Everywhere
📧 Contact: alyza@beauxandarrows.com
🌐 Website: BeauxAndArrows.com
✨ Specialties: 📸 Intimate Portraiture | Fantasy Portraiture | Head to Toe Posing | 🪴 Community & Philanthropy

29.01.2025 16:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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✨🍃 From the delicate details to the ethereal glow, every moment feels like stepping into a storybook. Proof that fantasy and beauty go hand in hand! 💕🌿
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29.01.2025 16:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Ever dream of stepping into a moment that feels like art? 🎨📸
Let’s turn your vision into reality with a session designed just for you.
Your story, your style, your moment.
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📸 Alyza Garrett, Photographer
📍 Based in Maine & Everywhere
📧 Contact: alyza@beauxandarrows.com

28.01.2025 15:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Maine Boudoir, Family, Wedding, and Branding Photographer: The Beaux and Arrows Collective | Luxury Boudoir and Branding Studio in Portland, Maine Beaux & Arrows is New England’s premier photography studio, offering luxury boudoir, weddings, elopements, family portraits, and branding. Led by Rebecca Pinkham-Stevenson and her talented team, we…

✨ What would it feel like to see yourself through a new lens? ✨
Intimate portrait sessions are more than photos—they’re a celebration of you. Let’s create something bold, beautiful, and unapologetically yours. 💕

27.01.2025 22:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Editing magic in Lightroom Classic! Just retouching skin & evening tones. 🖌️✨ #Lightroom #PhotoEditing #SkinRetouch #BehindTheScenes #Photography #CreativeProcess #PhotoTips #InstaPhoto #EditingFun

26.01.2025 16:57 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Step into the world of creativity and connection—visit my website to explore my portfolio and see the stories we can create together. ✨📸

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26.01.2025 12:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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These sessions aren’t just about capturing photos—they’re about storytelling, self-expression, & creating something truly you. 🌟
Got a dream theme or a wild idea you’ve been wanting to try? Let’s make it happen! 🙌
Inquire here: beauxandarrows.17hats.com/p#/lcf/dntxv...

25.01.2025 21:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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My absolute favorite sessions? The ones where creativity takes the wheel! 🎨✨

Nothing beats teaming up to bring your vision to life—curating the set, planning outfits, & crafting the perfect vibe together.
Whether bold & dramatic or soft & ethereal, the magic happens when our ideas combine! 💡💕

25.01.2025 21:06 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Since then, access to essential healthcare services has become increasingly restricted in many states, forcing women to navigate a patchwork of laws that often compromise their autonomy and well-being.

25.01.2025 20:58 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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An image @thatphotogchick.bsky.social snagged at a women's rights protest back in 2022—the year Roe v. Wade was overturned, marking a seismic shift in women's healthcare and reproductive rights in the United States.

25.01.2025 20:58 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

And here’s the exciting part—Maura will be joining me again for Season 2, with a brand-new interview coming this April 2025! We’ll dive even deeper into her insights & practices. Trust me, you don’t want to miss it!
#PolarityTherapy #PodcastInterview #HealingEnergy #Season2SneakPeek

24.01.2025 20:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

If you missed that conversation, now’s the perfect time to catch up! 🎙️ 👉 l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...

📌 Stay tuned, and in the meantime, listen to our first conversation to prepare for what’s next!

24.01.2025 20:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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✨ Explore the energy of healing! ✨

Last year, I had the privilege of interviewing Maura Clark, an incredible polarity therapist based in Lewiston, Maine. We dove deep into the transformative power of polarity therapy and how it helps to balance mind, body, and spirit. 🌿✨

24.01.2025 20:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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The Affinity Journals Podcast explores the beauty of human connection, personal growth, and creative journeys. Tune in for heartfelt conversations, empowering stories, and a dash of inspiration. 💙🎙️ #TheAffinityJournals
Check it out here open.spotify.com/show/2FvLu7V...

24.01.2025 18:54 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Join me as I continue creating and growing! 💙 📸

24.01.2025 18:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

👋 Hi y’all! I’m Alyza Garrett—a photographer, host of The Affinity Journals blog & podcast, & founder of Enough!.

I’m excited to share my journey here—whether it’s photography, podcast EPs, or the work my non-profit is doing to create positive change. ✨

24.01.2025 18:18 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0