
THE IMAGE FIRST SERIES
The philosophy of creative identity
A collection of five essays exploring the ideas behind SelfMagic—from why identity begins with the visual to how we build a creative life through image, play, and authorship.
Table of Contents
1. Image First
Why your identity journey begins with the visual
2. Reclaiming the Mirror
Healing your relationship with being seen
3. Pleasure in Visibility
Discovering the joy of expressing yourself
4. You Are the Art
Living as an evolving body of work
5. Image Sovereignty
Building a visual archive that becomes your creative legacy
“I didn’t know what my brand was or what kinds of images would “fit” with what I was creating in my business. Now I have a much better sense of who I am as my brand and what I want to cultivate.
I never expected to be able to actually take such great pictures myself, and I've been able to see myself in a whole new light when I look at the images.”
