This week, The Black Woman’s Confidant features Courtney Ramsey, Founder and Lead Photographer of Courtney Ramsey & Co., a luxury portrait studio dedicated to celebrating women at every stage of life. She joins the show to discuss how photography can be used to celebrate the woman you are beyond the titles you hold in the world. As an expert in transforming meaningful milestones into tangible artwork, Courtney shares insights on why Black women should celebrate small victories and offers the perspective that there is no such thing as a bad image.
About Courtney Ramsey
Courtney Ramsey is the Founder and Lead Photographer of Courtney Ramsey & Co., a full-service luxury portrait studio devoted to celebrating women in every season of life. Specializing in maternity, motherhood, and generational portraiture, she designs elevated, stress-free experiences that include professional makeup artistry, curated wardrobe, and guided direction. Her work is rooted in transformation—helping women see themselves in a new light and turning meaningful milestones into tangible artwork that lives on walls and in heirloom albums for generations. With a background in performance photography and a heart for legacy, Courtney empowers women to step into their spotlight with confidence and intention.
Key Points
00:16 Introduction
00:40 Avoiding Pictures
1:45 How Courtney got into photography
6:00 Photos can be time capsules
6:30 How Courtney got into burlesque photography
8:30 Celebrating you
9:40 Difference between portrait and branding sessions
11:13 Courtney’s process
13:25 Connecting with yourself
14:32 You don’t have to wait for the milestone
15:47 Celebrating the small things
17:50 You don’t need a reason to take photos
19:30 Learning to let go
20:58 Being ready for portraits
22:06 Deleting memories
24:24 There are no bad pictures
25:48 What is a good image?
26:48 Perfection is boring
27:06 Where you can find Courtney
27:47 Your family needs to see you celebrating yourself
29:00 Conclusion
Episode Resources
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