How Layra Marte Created a Healing Space Through Photography

For many of us, photography is reserved for milestones, but what if a portrait could help you reconnect with who you are right now? That’s the idea behind Layra Marz Photography, founded by Brooklyn-based photographer Layra Marte. Her work, which lives somewhere between boudoir and fine art, is about helping people, especially women and femmes of color, feel seen and celebrated. In this episode, Layra shares how photographing a global anti-bullying campaign helped her discover her creative voice, what it’s like to build a business without a blueprint, and why she’s more interested in telling honest stories than following anyone else’s rules.

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