"Can you hide my stomach?"
"Make me slimmer."
"I need to lose weight before I can be photographed."
These are the words women whispered before I ever lifted my camera.
So I created a space where no woman has to apologize for her body again.
Between The
Sheets
The Reclamation Sessions
A one-day portrait and healing experience that helps women stop hiding from their bodies — and start celebrating them.
Next session: March 29, 2026 · Only 4 women per circle
Meet Your Guide
The Story Behind
Between the Sheets
Hi, I'm Daniella Monestime. As a photographer, I kept hearing the same words from women who came into my studio:
"Can you hide my stomach?"
"Make me slimmer."
"I need to lose weight before I can be photographed."
It didn't matter their age, size, or background — the story was always the same. Women were apologizing for their bodies before I even lifted my camera.
I realized they weren't just asking for photographs. They were asking for permission to feel okay in their own skin.
So in 2022, I started Between the Sheets: a portrait series where 20 women were photographed wrapped in a simple white sheet. No makeup, no expectations — just truth. The portraits were raw and breathtaking. They grew into a gallery exhibition that touched hearts and opened conversations.
Now, the project continues as The Reclamation Sessions — a space where photography and healing come together. A space for women ready to stop hiding and start reclaiming their bodies and their stories.
If your heart is pulling you toward this work… trust it.
Your body is waiting to meet you again.
You've spent years editing yourself — sucking in your stomach in photos, avoiding mirrors, canceling plans because nothing fits right. You've smiled through it, but underneath there's an exhaustion that comes from never feeling at home in your own skin.
What if one day could change that?
"The first woman I photographed for this project apologized four times before I took a single frame."
— Daniella Monestime
The Portraits
Raw. Breathtaking. Yours.
Every woman who steps in front of the camera leaves with portraits that reflect her strength, softness, and truth. No retouching. No apologies. Just you.
The Experience
A Day of Coming Home to Yourself
Step into a space created just for you. An intimate, supportive circle of women on the same journey of self-discovery.
01
Morning
Reconnection & Softening
Breathwork to settle the nervous system
Gentle body awareness practices
Guided reflection
A safe, facilitated circle for shared presence
02
Afternoon
Story, Release & Embodiment
Grounded movement and embodiment
Writing a love letter to your body
A guided mirror moment for self recognition
Healing dialogue and reflection
03
Golden Hour
Your Portrait Session
Gentle guidance and intuitive direction
Movement-led, embodied expression
A transformational portrait experience
Professional images that honor your story
Throughout the day: nourishing meals, warm connection, and a community of women holding space for one another.
You are never rushed. You are never asked to perform. You are always in choice.
This experience is for you if…
You've carried complicated feelings about your body — quietly or for a long time
You're craving space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself
You're ready to be seen and celebrated exactly as you are
You want to stop performing and start being present
This is not for you if…
You're looking for a traditional photoshoot with heavy retouching
You're not willing to sit with discomfort
You want to perform rather than be present
A Unique Keepsake
Your Love Letter to Your Body
During the afternoon session, you'll write a handwritten love letter to your body — perhaps for the very first time. Not the body you wish you had. The body you have. The one that carried you here.
Many women describe this as the most powerful part of the entire day. Reading it back months later becomes an act of remembrance — a conversation with yourself that you didn't know you needed.
"Dear body, I'm sorry I spent so many years at war with you. You were never the enemy. You were home all along…"
— Anonymized excerpt, shared with permission
Your letter will be digitized and, for album collectors, printed inside your storybook — a love letter in your own handwriting, bound alongside your portraits.
Voices of Reclamation
What Women Are Saying
"Thank you so much for this life-changing and empowering experience! It was a pleasure working with you. Thanks for helping me to feel comfortable and for bringing out my beauty in these photos. If anyone is on the fence about doing the shoot, here's your sign from the universe to celebrate and treat yourself!"
Jordan Taylor
I walked in terrified. I walked out transformed.
"It changed the way I feel about myself. I spent years avoiding cameras and mirrors, and in one day Daniella helped me see what everyone else saw. These photos hang in my bedroom now and every morning they remind me that I am enough."
Kati Gardner
From camera-avoidant to proudly displayed.
"I almost didn't come. I made every excuse — too busy, too expensive, not ready. But the truth is I was scared. Scared to be seen. Scared to be vulnerable. And now, looking at my portraits, I'm so grateful I showed up anyway."
Tamara S.
Showed up despite every fear.
"I cried before, during, and after — but they were tears of relief. For the first time in my life, I didn't feel the need to apologize for taking up space. Daniella created a container so safe that I could just… exist. That's the gift."
Michelle R.
Finally gave herself permission to exist fully.
"As a woman in my 50s, I thought this kind of beauty was behind me. Daniella proved me wrong. These portraits captured a woman I'd forgotten existed — strong, sensual, and unapologetically herself. Every woman deserves this experience."
Linda M.
Rediscovered herself at 50+.
Comfort Guarantee
If at any point during the morning session you feel this isn't right for you, you're free to leave with a full refund, no questions asked. Your emotional safety comes first.
Your Portraits Are Yours
If at any point during the morning session you feel this isn't right for you, you're free to leave with a full refund, no questions asked. Your emotional safety comes first.
Continued Connection
Two weeks after your session, you'll receive a personal check-in from Daniella along with your finished portraits. You're held beyond the day itself.
Your Investment
Choose Your Collection
On March 29, 2026, we welcome 4 women to a sacred pause. A day to breathe, reconnect, and honor the woman you've become.
The Reclamation Experience
For the woman ready to begin.
$1,900
or 4 payments of $475
$2,800+ value
Full one-day retreat experience
Nourishing lunch and snacks
6 powerful, beautifully edited digital portraits
A digital copy of your handwritten Love Letter to Your Body
Most Popular
Classic Reclamation Collection
For the woman who wants to hold her transformation in her hands.
$3,400
or 4 payments of $850
$4,700+ value
The full Reclamation Experience ($1,900 value)
A 15-image custom-designed storybook album
Matching digital images
Your Love Letter to Your Body printed inside your album
Deluxe Reclamation Collection
For the woman who wants to see her reclamation every time she walks through her home.
$4,800
or 4 payments of $1,200
$7,200+ value
The full Reclamation Experience ($1,900 value)
A 27-image custom-designed storybook album
Matching digital images
Your Love Letter printed in your album
The Amalfi Panel — museum-grade Italian wall art
Limited Availability
Only 4 Women Per Circle
2 of 4 spots are filled for the March 29, 2026 session.
Once all 4 spots are filled, the next session won't be scheduled until later in 2026. Join the waitlist to be first notified.
We'll follow up with a personal conversation within 24 hours. No obligation.
Questions
Everything You Need to Know
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The Reclamation Sessions take place in a warm, private studio in Brooklyn, New York. The exact address is shared after your application is confirmed.
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The experience runs from approximately 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You'll never feel rushed — the day unfolds at a pace that honors your process.
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You'll be photographed wrapped in a simple white sheet. No special wardrobe needed. Come as you are — comfortable clothing for the morning and afternoon sessions is perfect.
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You probably will — and that's not only okay, it's welcomed. Tears are part of the release. You'll be in a room full of women who understand, and Daniella creates a space where every emotion is honored.
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Only the 4 women in your circle and Daniella. No assistants, no observers. The space is intimate and protected.
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Absolutely not. No image is ever shared, published, or displayed without your explicit written consent. Your portraits are yours.
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That's exactly why this experience exists. You're guided gently through the entire process. There is no pressure, no posing, no performance. Many women who felt the most resistance beforehand describe the portraits as the most powerful part.
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Your finished digital portraits are delivered within 2–3 weeks. Album and wall art orders have a 4–6 week turnaround.
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Yes! All collections can be split into 4 comfortable monthly payments. No interest, no fees. Payment plans are displayed alongside each collection price.
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Daniella will personally follow up with a warm conversation within 24 hours. There's no obligation — it's simply an opportunity to ask questions and feel into whether this is right for you.
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