Kind words from clients
“I didn’t just feel confident and comfortable in front of Kiara’s camera. I felt seen, safe and held. I felt so free in my body, but what I wasn’t expecting, was feeling so free in my spirit, in my expression. Feeling the elements within every part of my being, the falling rain, the moss, the tree bark, even mushroom slimes and decomposing leaves and mud between my toes, these sensations, only my inner child seemed to remember.
Throughout my healing journey, sound and touch have been such impactful tools, and this experience with Kiara and the forest was such a wonderful way to fully embrace these sensations and the healing they bring.
Not only did I have this beautiful experience, I also have a visual documentation, the proof, that this child within me still lives. As I look through the photos again and again I see parts of myself that I thought were lost. I didn’t know my smile held so much joy and wonder. This photo session allowed space for me to see who I really am. Without all the clothes of course, but without the masking, without the insecurities that come from the gaze of others or the beliefs I formed in my head.
Kiara facilitated the safe and intimate space for me to experience true gratitude for myself and the Earth and captured it more perfectly than I could have ever imagined.”
- Tiana Miliani, any pronouns
“I had the pleasure of doing a photo session with Kiara after being diagnosed with breast cancer and before my double mastectomy. She sat with me in the forest, made us tea, and just held space for me as I was navigating all the feelings I had. I tend to have a hard time opening up, but Kiara has such a gentle, warm spirit I felt so at ease to share and experience things as they came up. Our session ended up with a lot more laughs than tears as she allowed me a safe space to really celebrate my body. She's very encouraging during the photo part and helps you feel so comfortable and peaceful. I absolutely love spending time with Kiara and seeing her authentic and playful energy, along with her magical connection to nature; it's contagious and inspiring. She really empowers you to embrace your body just as it is and give it the love it deserves. I highly recommend a session with Kiara to everyone. She's pure magical medicine!”
Ryan she/her
“I don't know if there are words that can express how much our session and the resulting images mean to me. My body and I have been through so much together--including struggling with disordered eating and body hatred for decades. Before finding your work, I had often thought about how healing it would be to have naked photographs taken as a way to celebrate how far I've come in my journey toward body liberation and body neutrality.
When I stumbled across your work, I knew I found the right photographer for the type of images I wanted captured -- honest, tender, natural, dirty, powerful, soft. The process of the photoshoot itself was incredibly healing. You made me feel grounded, supported, calm, and held. To be naked in the forest felt like a homecoming, and the most natural state to be in surrounded by trees, moss, mud, and ferns. I felt more connected to the earth and to myself than I have in a very long time.
When I saw the proofs (and then the final images) from our shoot, I was awestruck. The photos themselves are so lush and rich, and all of the qualities I'd hoped to have captured are there. And to my surprise, I actually see my naked, round body as beautiful. I never thought I'd be able to see that, or say it, or really feel it. And that is a huge gift. Thank you for the work you do, and for making it feel so safe to be fully seen.”
- Maggie, she/her
“This was a magical experience doing a 1hr session with Kiara. I was definitely a bit nervous (who isn’t getting naked in the forest in front of a photographer!), but Kiara was incredibly kind and thoughtful before, during, and after our session.
Honestly, this was one of the best experiences of my life.
Feeling that naked connection with nature was amazing and the photos Kiara took are absolutely gorgeous. I will treasure this shoot forever and highly recommend anyone who is interested. Kiara has no judgment for body size, shape, or bits and I felt absolutely confident and comfortable in my session.”
- Jeff, they/them
“Kiara is a very technically proficient photographer, but her gifts as a creator run much deeper than that. During our shoot, her gentle, joyful presence and full-hearted energy allowed her to call the softest, wildest, most vulnerable parts of me to the surface of my skin, and capture me on film in my most beautiful moments. Her deep kinship with the woods she shoots in lets her find the loveliest, lushest places, and her gentle guidance with pose and movement makes her a perfect photographer whether you're an experienced model or a first-timer.
Kiara is dedicated to exploring the beauty and sacredness of all human bodies in nature; as a queer trans woman I felt so safe and welcome with her. Kiara will help the fauns and ravens of your inner nature come out to play and capture them on film. She will help you see yourself as the magical, sacred being you are. I can't recommend her highly enough.”
- Brennan she/her
"Kiara captures you at your most bare and honest self, effortlessly. She values consent and is very communicative to ensure you are at ease and have your needs accommodated. Creating with Kiara is always an absolute dream because I see myself, really see myself harmoniously with nature.
It’s an honor to be captured in Kiara’s gaze, surrounded by the forest and to celebrate the encompassing emotions unapologetically.”
- Tiana Marie, they/them
“It's real that humans of all genders, body types, and ages have struggled with their image and self-worth. Growing up in the 80s and 90s in America, it has been my personal experience that the role of women, their worth, and their value is based on their external appearance. As I've watched my body morph from child to maiden to mother and now into crone, I've struggled with my worth, with my value. I've experienced the way I've been treated based on my weight, my looks, my willingness to submit. And I've gotten disheartened and weary. I'm angry and frustrated with a generation who wasted so much time and energy on nonsensical things that don't matter. And in my heart, I'm still sad and ashamed of what is a normal part of life - aging. I am ashamed of aging and sagging and not being beautiful anymore. I'm afraid I have no worth. But more than that, I'm determined to change how I see myself and be a living example for my daughters.
So...HOW? How do we change, grow, and evolve? We get uncomfortable. We seek out people who have what we want. We say yes when presented with an opportunity. Kiara is that opportunity. She creates a crack in your vision, whispers in your ear that what you believed in your heart is correct, and we're missing the point. The point is...we are absolutely stunning. Beautiful. Worthy of love. And the best and easiest way to see that and feel that is to surround ourselves with the beauty and imperfection of the forest. To see the beauty in all stages of the trees as they grow, age, die, and are given again to the earth to feed the subsequent growth. To understand the beauty is as we choose to see it.
Kiara spends time looking at you through a lens. How this lens filters the self-hate, fear, judgment, and shame we have for ourselves, I’ll never know. I believe it’s magic. All I know is that somehow when you walk into the forest, you’re one person, and when you walk out, the photos that come with you show you for the first time that you are okay. “
- Jess she/her
“Working with Kiara was a soul-touching experience. Kiara's depth of caring, her passion for both nature and her work came across almost immediately. She created an environment where I felt safe, calm and in my body and it's reflected in the photos- not only are they beautiful, but I look wholly myself in them, which is a rare skill to possess as a photographer.
She was able to capture my essence in unexpected and breathtaking ways. What she is able to give, with her time, presence and caring is well beyond a photography session, and a gift that I will cherish for many years to come. ”
- Natasha, she/her
“So extremely grateful for My Mossy Heart for offering this unique and gracious experience for two lovers in the forest. My partner both carry our own shame about our bodies, and while I've worked through much of my dysphoria, there's always the societal mosquito of shame buzzing by to annoy about weight and image. I'm honored to have this opportunity with my best friend and shared by someone like @my_mossy_heart who wears their heart on their sleeve. The space to move around naturally in nature together with my angel in the ways we wrap around each other, goof around, and love in our home, is a huge gift.”
Axton they/them
“I had an incredible forest bath with you. You took such good care of me on a day that had a lot of emotional meaning to me. You were empathetic and made me think deeply about my relationship with my body. I will never forget this experience.”
Cass she/her
“Had the best time working with Kiara. We clicked right away and it felt like we were close friends even though we just met. I am autistic so it's hard for me to open up to people I just met but I felt like with Kiara we shared so much in common and have been internet friends for a long time, that it was super easy to connect with her. I really enjoyed exploring the woods with her and talking about biology and life. I normally don't do full nude photos but she made it super easy and comfortable for me to get nude in front of the camera and I had so much fun. If you have the money and want to invest in empowering yourself and getting really awesome artistic photos, I would 100% recommend Kiara to be your photographer.”
Cady she/her
“What a sweet adventure working with Kiara was! I’ve been longing for a forest bathing session like this for 5 years, and I honestly could not have dreamed how empowering and serene and nourishing our time together would be. What a gift to find her work! I will treasure this experience and these photos. Absolute magic.”
Candice she/her
“From the moment we met at the trailhead, Kiara offered warmth and welcoming to the experience. Her ability to create a safe container, something I am particularly sensitive to as a therapist, was so healing. I felt held both by the forest itself and Kiara as she gently and enthusiastically guided me to connect with my body and surroundings. I never felt pressured to "pose" or manipulate the way my body looked as one might expect from a typical photo shoot. This was more of a spiritual and loving experience - a chance for me to relax in the presence of nature and embrace a sense of oneness with my surroundings. It was an invaluable experience that I think any human could find healing.”
Elizabeth she/her
“This experience is absolutely one that I think everyone should partake in. You cultivate such amazing energy between yourself and your clients and that energy pours over the entire experience and makes the process so magical! Being able to thoroughly enjoy nature, completely let go of the pressures of life, and just feel one with the world around you is something that you facilitate beautifully. Our session will be something I look back on when I need to remind myself of how truly beautiful I am.”
Jill she/they
“I felt safe, comfortable, confident, and free the entire time during our session. You have an aura around you that it’s very pleasing and that made it easy to trust you through the whole process. I had such a fun time prancing around and never felt uneasy about any part of the process and I loved getting to open up to you and real talk about life during the entire thing. Everything you do for your clients is so kind and really helps with that feeling of comfort and safety. It was all around from start to end such an amazing experience.”
Kayla she/her
“I grew up and always have lived in big cities, so this session was my way of trying to build a connection with nature that I hope will continue to grow. It allowed me to be curious and explore in my own way, usually overly cautious. Kiara was so warm and encouraging, and the whole experience was really just like taking a walk through the woods with a friend.”
Ro she/they
“I loved the freedom! I felt like you gave me permission to just do what came naturally to me while also providing guidance that would make great photos. I was never self-conscious or anxious in your presence. I would recommend Kiara's services to literally everyone! The amount of freedom and joy I felt out in nature during our session was unbelievable, and as a bonus I have these gorgeous photos to remind me of the experience!”
Ari she/they
“I felt so comfortable and seen the entire time. Even with mosquitoes being more present than normal, Kiara made it an enjoyable time and part of the experience. I highly recommend for anyone who wants to see themselves sin an ethereal light.”
Sam any pronouns
“This was such an amazing experience! Being in the woods with Kiara was the first time I have ever felt at ease in front of a camera. Connecting with her was effortless and my body was completely at home in the forrest.
I have never considered myself good at posing, and Kiara was so good at seeing when I was in need of a little direction and giving helpful nudges here and there. She was also great at capturing my natural flow in the space.
I am a professional performer and seeing myself through Kiara's lens is the first time that I have ever seen myself look like how I feel when I'm performing. What a beautiful gift! “
Olivia they/them
“Kiara was such a a joy to work with from the beginning to the end. She made me comfortable about my body in a way that I haven't felt ever before. During the photo shoot we laughed, burped, fell down, and most of all enjoyed our time together and in the forest. The whole experience was an incredibly powerful one. :)”
Beans they/them
“Working with Kiara was a unique experience that I will always hold close to my heart. Having never done a professional photoshoot I was feeling a bit apprehensive but through her guidance I quickly felt comfortable and had a wonderful time.
Kiara strikes the unique balance of holding space for self love, inner discovery, and honoring the world we are a part of. The images she captured are stunning and a celebration of every facet of myself. Working with her was above and beyond all expectations, and I can’t recommend her highly enough!”
Jo she/her
“The memories created during this photo shoot will impact me for a lifetime.
I found my confidence here, dancing in the rain with Kiara. Her guidance made me feel safe, seen and celebrated.
The experience truly changed the way I’ll view myself forever. I can’t thank her enough!”
Kylee she/her
“I absolutely loved working Kiara!! She made me feel super comfortable the whole time, I even forgot I wasn't wearing clothes. She was so professional, kind, friendly, and compassionate. We not only have a lot in common, but she's also a great listener. It was so fun going from cold to warm with the robe back to cold again. I felt so invigorated afterward. The photos are gorgeous and empowering. I'd love to do another session eventually and I highly recommend the experience to anyone!”
Gabi she/her
“I really can’t describe how amazing it felt to touch the forest with my whole body. There’s nothing like it, and I highly recommend this experience to everyone. Additionally , Kiara was so conscientious of my comfort and warmth (it was January) throughout the session. It really couldn’t have been a more incredible experience.”
- Kendal she/they