Frolicking in the forest: A nature Session

Frolicking in the forest is absolutely everything it’s cracked up to be.

There’s something incredibly healing about feeling the earth beneath your feet, pausing to admire the little details. Tiny plants, moss-covered rocks, the breeze rustling through the trees… and simply breathing fresh air.

At our RAW Retreats, every attendee is invited to step into this magic with their very own Nature Portrait Session. This session is whatever you want it to be! It can be freeing, creative, natural.

When Jaki joined us, she chose to braid her hair, leave her face bare, and, her request, “frolic in the woods like a fairy” for the very first time. And honestly, it was beautiful. There’s something powerful about capturing those quiet, joyful moments in nature. The kind of photos that, when you look back on them, instantly bring you back to the peace you felt in that moment.

That’s what the RAW Retreats are all about: unplugging, slowing down, and reconnecting with yourself and the Earth. Nature has this gentle way of reminding us what really matters. Even something as simple as walking barefoot outside can shift your whole day. It helps us tune out the noise and tune back into stillness.

If this kind of experience speaks to you, we’d love to have you join us for our next RAW Retreat. You can also learn more about our Nature Portrait Sessions here.

Now, enjoy this photo gallery of Jaki, fully immersed in the forest. The first photos are shot on digital, and the last two are on 35mm. You’re going to want to scroll to the end to see them!