Black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair, her head tilted downward and eyes closed, wearing a necklace and spaghetti strap top.

beauty in black & white.

san luis obispo black & white portraiture •
photographed anywhere you are.

portraits of women who move through the world with intention.

empowerment. expression. intimacy. art.

women come to me for something deeper than photographs.
they’re drawn to the truth that rises
when the guard comes down
and the real woman finally steps forward.

this is art made from the female form —
stripped down to light,
shadow,
and the woman she’s becoming.

☽ ● ☾
— robin godfrey

central coast women's portrait photographer.

puremuse

Expressive portrait photography capturing natural hair flow and movement with dramatic black and white lighting

proof of impact

Creative portrait photography capturing movement and artistic expression with dramatic hair motion blur

black and white boudo•ir

the light was fading, but she wasn’t. she moved once—and everything shifted.

the girl next door, she’s the one.

You’re the woman in front of me at Starbucks.

The one eating lunch alone in a café.

The one who flew across the country for this—because she knew she was worth it.

You’re not here to perform.

You’re here to be seen.

Wear what you want.

Feel how you feel.

Say yes without needing a reason.

This isn’t about perfection.

It’s about presence.

Unfiltered. Unrushed. Undeniably you.

That’s the difference.

That’s the magic.

This is black & white for a reason.

Yes. I travel.

If you're not local — or just want to go somewhere that feels like freedom — I’ll pack my gear and go.

It’s not about the place. It’s about how you feel *in* it.

Alive. Unscripted. Yours.

We’ll find the light wherever we land.

Just say the word.

Illustration of the lunar phases from new moon to full moon and back, shown in seven phases on a black background.

central coast of california

San Luis Obispo’s best black and white boudoir & women’s photographer.

i am here to create with you—not just capture an image, but honor your story. as San Luis Obispo’s best black and white boudoir photographer and the Central Coast’s best kept hidden secret, i photograph women where they are most themselves: california’s central coast, san luis obispo, santa barbara, the bay area, and anywhere you feel inspired. it’s not about a studio or a set—it’s about showing up exactly as you are, in a favorite hotel, a hidden-away airbnb, barefoot on the beach, or wherever your spirit feels most alive.

your session will be stripped of anything you don’t need. we’ll toss out the scripts and toss off the extra—what’s left is bold, honest, iconic art, centered on your vulnerability and your strength. you don’t have to be anyone but yourself here. you want to make images that celebrate who you are, where you are, how you feel? let’s go. no judgment. all ears. no pressure. ready to make something legendary with you—whether it’s close to home or halfway across the world, in paris, london, italy, or france. you are the masterpiece.

Celestial diagram of moon phases from new moon to full moon and back.

motherhood
photographed in san luis obispo.

central coast fine art portraits.

A pregnant woman with long hair, closed eyes, and a serene expression, holding her chest with one hand and resting her other hand on her belly, photographed in black and white against a dark background.
Black and white portrait of a pregnant woman with her shirt off, looking directly into the camera with her right hand near her chin and a thoughtful expression.
Black and white photo of a pregnant woman with long hair, looking downward, holding her belly, with fabric flowing around her in a studio setting.
A black background with a diagram of the moon phases, showing waxing crescent, full moon, and waning crescent in a horizontal line.

boudoir

A person wearing a tutu, seen from the back, with hands on their head, lying face down on a dark surface.
Close-up black and white photo of a woman in lace lingerie and sheer fabric, partially covered by a veil or tulle, with her face turned downward.
Part of a person's upper body, largely obscured by a sheer, light-colored fabric, possibly a shirt or dress, with layered clothing underneath including patterned underwear, viewed from below.
A person with dark hair sitting on their knees with their arms wrapped around their legs, head bowed down, in a black and white photo.
A woman in lingerie taking a mirror selfie, with her hand pointing at her chest.
Black and white photo of a woman in an oversized button-up shirt standing in front of a light-colored curtain, looking down at her arm.
A black and white side profile of a woman with curly hair, gently touching her neck, with soft lighting highlighting her features.

the white sheet

A woman sitting on a bed with light coming through a window, in black and white.
A black and white photo of a woman with blonde hair lying on a bed, propped up on her elbows, with one arm raised near her head.
A woman with long dark hair is lying face down on a bed with wrinkled sheets, captured in black and white.

portraits for fearless women.

cinematic black & white
portraits for modern women
captured on location.

A woman with shoulder-length hair smiling while wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a T-shirt that says "FREE SPIRIT." She is holding a bottle, possibly of champagne, and there are confetti pieces falling around her.

portraits of empowerment.

Black and white portrait of a woman with blonde hair, smiling and holding her head with one hand.
Black and white photo of a woman with long, wavy hair, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a dark top, sitting outdoors with a blurred natural background.
Cinematic black and white portrait photography for modern women in San Luis Obispo

“to the women who take the risk, book the ticket, stand in the light anyway—you’re why I do this.”

A person holding a smartphone with a blank screen.
Black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair, seated with arms crossed over her chest, wearing a strapless top and a tulle skirt against a dark background.

photographed in los angeles.

Black background with gold text reading 'The Golden Lilies' in cursive font.
every woman deserves to see herself this way.
Black and white photo of a woman with wavy blonde hair, lying on her stomach with her head resting on her hand, looking directly at the camera.

“Why be a star when you can make a constellation?”

— Octavia Butler

be that constellation.