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MICHAEL BECK PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Unstuck Woman Project
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  • About
  • Portfolio
  • Recent Work

The Unstuck Woman" is a passion project that took root in my heart around four to five years ago. It began with a simple yet profound idea: to capture the essence of inspiring women through photography and intimate interviews, with the aim of guiding and connecting others on their own journeys.

Driven by a desire to spotlight the strength, resilience, and wisdom of women from diverse backgrounds, I embarked on a mission to seek out these remarkable individuals. What started as a personal endeavor soon blossomed into a community-driven movement, fueled by the empowering stories and experiences shared by the women I had the privilege to photograph and interview.

Word of mouth became the lifeblood of the project, as each woman I had the honor of capturing on film became a beacon, spreading the word to others who were equally deserving of recognition. Through this organic process, a network of support and empowerment began to take shape, weaving together the threads of shared experiences and aspirations.

Each photo shoot and interview became not only a celebration of individual triumphs but also a testament to the collective power of women supporting women. From artists and entrepreneurs to activists and everyday heroes, "The Unstuck Woman" has become a tapestry of inspiration, offering guidance and connection to all who encounter its stories.

As I continue to document the journeys of these incredible women, my hope remains steadfast: that their stories will serve as beacons of light for those navigating their own paths, reminding us all that resilience, courage, and determination know no bounds. Together, we rise, united in our strength and unwavering in our pursuit of a more empowered future.


Featured posts:

  • July 2024
    • Jul 2, 2024 Oriana Poindexter Jul 2, 2024
  • June 2024
    • Jun 18, 2024 Danielle Black Lyons Jun 18, 2024
    • Jun 4, 2024 Kassia Meador Jun 4, 2024
  • May 2024
    • May 24, 2024 Janina Casanova May 24, 2024
    • May 17, 2024 Heathyr Smyth May 17, 2024
  • July 2021
    • Jul 29, 2021 Becky Mendoza Jul 29, 2021
    • Jul 5, 2021 Meredith Ambruso Jul 5, 2021
  • June 2021
    • Jun 14, 2021 Isabella Manning Jun 14, 2021
    • Jun 14, 2021 Janina Casanova Jun 14, 2021
    • Jun 10, 2021 Heathyr Smyth Jun 10, 2021
  • February 2020
    • Feb 18, 2020 Brooke Kelley Feb 18, 2020
  • December 2019
    • Dec 31, 2019 Caylee Hawkins Dec 31, 2019
    • Dec 9, 2019 Erin Falconer Dec 9, 2019
    • Dec 3, 2019 Staci Hall Dec 3, 2019
  • November 2019
    • Nov 21, 2019 Miriam Brummel Nov 21, 2019
    • Nov 19, 2019 Courtney Coles Nov 19, 2019
    • Nov 11, 2019 Cierra Xavier Nov 11, 2019
    • Nov 4, 2019 Sara Lezama Nov 4, 2019
  • October 2019
    • Oct 29, 2019 Becca Kennelly Oct 29, 2019
    • Oct 14, 2019 Amanda Benson Oct 14, 2019
  • September 2019
    • Sep 16, 2019 Casey Schostag Sep 16, 2019
  • August 2019
    • Aug 19, 2019 Nicole Aug 19, 2019
    • Aug 12, 2019 Caity Watson Aug 12, 2019
    • Aug 5, 2019 Allegra Michelle Jones Aug 5, 2019
  • July 2019
    • Jul 22, 2019 Gemma Jimenez Jul 22, 2019
  • June 2019
    • Jun 24, 2019 Kari Jaffe Jun 24, 2019
  • May 2019
    • May 27, 2019 Lexy Bowman May 27, 2019
    • May 21, 2019 Mackenzie Howe May 21, 2019
    • May 21, 2019 Tracie Garacochea May 21, 2019
    • May 20, 2019 Laura Jean Anderson May 20, 2019
    • May 6, 2019 Lauren Kim May 6, 2019
    • May 1, 2019 Whitney Skauge May 1, 2019
  • March 2019
    • Mar 4, 2019 Vicki Tan Mar 4, 2019
  • February 2019
    • Feb 25, 2019 Christina Chi Craig Feb 25, 2019
  • January 2019
    • Jan 21, 2019 Corina Rose Jan 21, 2019
  • December 2018
    • Dec 16, 2018 Diandre Fuentes Dec 16, 2018
    • Dec 3, 2018 Ashleigh Johnson Dec 3, 2018
  • November 2018
    • Nov 26, 2018 Golden Shyne Nov 26, 2018
    • Nov 13, 2018 Adri Law Nov 13, 2018
    • Nov 5, 2018 Jenavieve Belair Nov 5, 2018
  • October 2018
    • Oct 30, 2018 Shannon O'Conner Oct 30, 2018
    • Oct 15, 2018 Sara Combs Oct 15, 2018
    • Oct 9, 2018 Jen Hood Oct 9, 2018
    • Oct 2, 2018 Laura Rubin Oct 2, 2018
  • September 2018
    • Sep 18, 2018 Alex Ta Sep 18, 2018
  • August 2018
    • Aug 27, 2018 Amy Hood Aug 27, 2018
    • Aug 20, 2018 Amanda Gilbert Aug 20, 2018
    • Aug 6, 2018 Kat Renyolds Aug 6, 2018
  • July 2018
    • Jul 23, 2018 Kat Jul 23, 2018
    • Jul 9, 2018 Brittney Wood Jul 9, 2018
  • June 2018
    • Jun 25, 2018 Marissa Rascon Jun 25, 2018
    • Jun 16, 2018 Lex Weinstein Jun 16, 2018
    • Jun 12, 2018 Kristen Flores Jun 12, 2018
    • Jun 4, 2018 Judith (Rose Cuts Clothing) Jun 4, 2018
  • May 2018
    • May 29, 2018 Jenn Sinclair May 29, 2018
    • May 22, 2018 Jessica Stone May 22, 2018
    • May 14, 2018 Ginger Caranto May 14, 2018
    • May 13, 2018 RY May 13, 2018
    • May 7, 2018 Velia De Iuliis May 7, 2018
    • May 1, 2018 Arielle Estoria May 1, 2018
  • April 2018
    • Apr 24, 2018 Natasha Nicole Apr 24, 2018
    • Apr 17, 2018 Genevieve Apr 17, 2018
    • Apr 10, 2018 Veronica Lowe Apr 10, 2018
    • Apr 3, 2018 Tanika hoffman Apr 3, 2018
  • March 2018
    • Mar 15, 2018 Johanna Swanson Mar 15, 2018
    • Mar 6, 2018 Wesley Bird Mar 6, 2018
    • Mar 1, 2018 Renee Mooi Mar 1, 2018
  • February 2018
    • Feb 27, 2018 Taylor Carrozza Feb 27, 2018
    • Feb 13, 2018 Kelly Yazdi Feb 13, 2018
  • January 2018
    • Jan 23, 2018 Torrey Jay Jan 23, 2018
    • Jan 20, 2018 Sarah Larson Jan 20, 2018
    • Jan 9, 2018 Elise Crigar Jan 9, 2018
  • December 2017
    • Dec 18, 2017 Bleu Archbold Dec 18, 2017
    • Dec 12, 2017 Kestrel Jenkins Dec 12, 2017
    • Dec 5, 2017 Kaitlin Mogentale Dec 5, 2017
  • November 2017
    • Nov 28, 2017 Lou Samantha Nov 28, 2017
    • Nov 13, 2017 Buckley Nov 13, 2017
    • Nov 6, 2017 Kinley Danger Winnaman Nov 6, 2017
  • October 2017
    • Oct 21, 2017 Natasha Zoë Garrett Oct 21, 2017
    • Oct 16, 2017 Amy Leverton Oct 16, 2017
    • Oct 9, 2017 Sloane Oct 9, 2017
    • Oct 2, 2017 Nice Turner Oct 2, 2017
  • September 2017
    • Sep 25, 2017 HEIDI ZUMBRUN Sep 25, 2017
    • Sep 21, 2017 Monica Reyes Sep 21, 2017
    • Sep 18, 2017 Joy Lewis Sep 18, 2017
    • Sep 11, 2017 Lucy Mae Sunday Sep 11, 2017
    • Sep 4, 2017 Madison Isbell Sep 4, 2017
  • August 2017
    • Aug 28, 2017 Juri Ko Aug 28, 2017
    • Aug 21, 2017 Lauren Lilly Aug 21, 2017
    • Aug 14, 2017 Nouel Riel Aug 14, 2017
    • Aug 7, 2017 Ashmore Ellis Aug 7, 2017
    • Aug 1, 2017 GLORIA J. NOTO Aug 1, 2017
  • July 2017
    • Jul 21, 2017 Blake Spencer Jul 21, 2017
    • Jul 21, 2017 Anya Jul 21, 2017
    • Jul 10, 2017 Farron Feiner Jul 10, 2017
  • June 2017
    • Jun 29, 2017 Genevieve Davis Jun 29, 2017
    • Jun 20, 2017 Amy Reda Jun 20, 2017
    • Jun 20, 2017 Michaela Eichenbaum Jun 20, 2017
    • Jun 17, 2017 Beckie Peralta Jun 17, 2017
    • Jun 14, 2017 Tamara Raye Jun 14, 2017
    • Jun 9, 2017 Ally Ferguson Jun 9, 2017
  • May 2017
    • May 31, 2017 𝕮𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖆 𝕻𝖑𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖘 May 31, 2017
    • May 10, 2017 Jaime Dempsey May 10, 2017
  • February 2017
    • Feb 13, 2017 Sara Lyons Feb 13, 2017

Amanda Gilbert

August 20, 2018

Hey y’all. Today we introduce you to @amandasgilbert owner and founder of @dryvtgand. Amanda is a Texas girl who made her way out to California and never looked back. She has great style and taste. She loves old things, her husband and is kinda obsessed with basketball. This week we will dive into her closet and mind

Why are clothes important?

Many think clothing is frivolous, but they aren't. They define us, they show the world who we are with one quick blink. Wear what you love, feel comfortable in, and what you think represents your deepest insides. That is what true style is all about.

Tell me about growing up in Texas?

Once a Texan, always a Texan. My parents weren't from there so I don't feel like I have deep roots there, we were always doing road trips to other places which I am thankful for. Made me realize there is so much outside of Texas. Early on I knew I wanted to flee, but I'm thankful for the kindness and warmth it instilled in me.

What’s the best place to eat in LA?

This is hard question. We have everything we could want and more. Right now I eat at a spot called Honey Hi, that two girlfriends of mine own. It feels nice supporting women who had a dream and made it happen.

Tell me one Amanda fun fact?

I love playing basketball, I love basketball in general. I'm a walking contradiction. I love sports, am a total tomboy but also have a deep love of fashion.

Have you always worked in fashion?

Yeah, I have. I just had to think about that. Since my first job at 16, always around clothing or this industry. I did trend forecasting for 7 years, but it was mostly around the fashion industry with bits of music, technology but all is influenced or influences fashion.

What is paradise?

Pure bliss, you can find paradise wherever and whenever. It's when happiness washes over you even just a moment.

What style shoe do you wear most often?

Printed pants, white tee and sneakers with a statement jacket.

Who is your biggest influence and why?

Fashion-wise -- my mom, Shirley. She's always been ahead of her time. Always took fashion risks, like she had purple docs when I was 9 years old and I was mortified but now think how rad she must of looked. Her style has always been eccentric, trendy with a dash of class. And I think my style is the exact same way.

What are things the bring you joy in the world?

My husband, basketball, old things and friends.

Mantra of the moment?

Everything is evolving.

Do you sing in the shower?

I listen to podcasts or watch Bravo. (A very bad habit, I know)

At karaoke what song do you pick?

If I had to, Rilo Kiley, Portion of Foxes.

What is the best way to deal with rejection?

I learned early on that not everything is for everyone. Of course you're feelings get hurt when you're not chosen may it be from someone you like or a job but sometimes I'm not keen either and remember to have kindness in that rejection.

What’s your advice for someone who just moved to LA?

Enjoy the smog air, dirty streets, ostentatious people, the all-nighters, an empty bank account, taste the street food, while splurge on the expensive food. Talk to your neighbors who don't look like you, smile at strangers, walk even when it feels too far, look up at the night sky and breathe it all in knowing these will be some of your best years navigating this wild city.

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email: michaelbeckphoto@gmail.com

phone: 949-491-2074

What would you like for your next birthday?⁠
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I pretty much want the same thing for my birthday every year… A warm destination with a fun little wave & dreamy beaches! I’m pretty consistent in this category! Hahaha
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I think communication and expression are one of those life skills that could use more focus in the youth of our culture. We’re taught to think and live in a box, in
How do you keep yourself psychologically healthy?⁠
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I wish I could say I have this mastered… There’s times when my self-care game is on point & I feel really centered, and other times when I get swept up in the gri
What are things that bring you joy in the world?⁠
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The things that bring me joy are really so simple… It’s warm morning air & birds singing in my backyard… sipping morning coffee… hearing my daughte
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I think our intuition deserves heaps of credit for this one.  It really holds the key! I think if you listen to your gut…when it’s telling somethi
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What does the perfect day look like?⁠
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