From Rock Bottom to Rebirth: How My Fall Made Me Rethink Everything

Louisville Women's Portrait Photographer - Denisha McCauley

Hey Sis, Can We Talk?

It’s been a minute since I’ve shown up like this. And not because I didn’t want to—but because I had to take a step back and sit with myself.

Back in January, I had a fall that turned my world upside down. What started as a physical injury spiraled into something much deeper—emotionally, mentally, spiritually. I slipped into a depression I didn’t even see coming. And while I thought I was okay… I really wasn’t.

I cried more than I ever have in my entire life.

I started questioning everything—my purpose, my passion, my people. Even photography didn’t feel like home anymore. I remember thinking, Maybe it’s time to go back to corporate. Maybe this whole journey is over. But deep down, I knew I wasn’t done—I was just hurting.

The Power of Therapy and Realignment

Thank God for therapy. 🙌🏽

Talking things through, unpacking the pain, and actually naming the feelings I tried to ignore changed everything for me. I even told my therapist I had something in my phone titled the “Revenge Tour”—yup, I was ready to make folks feel how they made me feel during that time. (Listen, I’m being real with y’all.)

She told me:

“Your feelings are valid. But don’t block your blessings trying to prove your pain.”

Whew. That hit different. So I deleted it. And ever since, I’ve felt lighter. More free. More aligned.

What Hit Me the Hardest…

What really got me wasn’t just the physical pain—it was the silence from people I thought would show up. Some of the loudest voices in my life went quiet when I needed them most. But guess who did show up?

My clients.

Women I’ve photographed. Women who poured back into me when I had nothing to give. That part? I’ll never forget. It reminded me that the work I do goes way beyond pictures.

This Isn’t Just Photography—It’s Purpose

I had a session this past Saturday, and y’all—it reignited me. I felt like ME again. Behind that camera, guiding a woman back to herself. Helping her feel seen. Reminding her who TF she is.

That’s why I’m not giving this up.

That’s why I’m doubling down.

That’s why this new version of Denisha is coming in louder, stronger, and even more intentional.

Introducing: The Confidence Session

For the month of July, I’m offering something special for my girls who’ve been through it too.

✨ The Confidence Session ✨

• $500

• Up to 90 minutes

• 10 fully retouched images

• Unlimited looks within your session time

• Pay-in-Four Options Available

Whether you’re healing, growing, starting over, or just need to feel damn good again—this is for you. You don’t need a special occasion to book this. You are the occasion.

Final Thoughts

I’m not the same Denisha I was before the fall. I’m softer. Wiser. Louder in some ways, quieter in others. But I’m here, and I’m not going anywhere. And I want to thank you for sticking beside me—even through the silence.

Here’s to growth. To clarity. To confidence.

To seeing you through my lens—just like you deserve to be seen.

🖤 Ready to book?

Visit www.denishamccauley.com and reserve your Confidence Session while dates are open.