Hi! My name is Desiree and I want to see you glo!

 I am a child psychologist, certified mindfulness expert and an artist who has a passion for introducing my clients to the significance of their inner world. As a child psychologist, I created a children’s book series called Brilliant Brown Babies which focuses on self-development and self-love with an emphasis on diversity. Recently, I have been exploring how to expand my message to older children and adults in a way that is fun, positive and unique. That is how Glo was born!

Glo is my concept for a mobile aura photography company where patrons would be given the magical opportunity to see their aura through the use of a rare specialized technology. Learning about your aura can give insight into who you are at a soul level and develop a consciousness of who we are beyond the physical body. This self-awareness could be the spark to perpetuating positive change. Being a mobile company would allow me to spread my message all over the country without the confines of a brick and mortar.

This concept also aligns with my mission of emphasizing diversity in spaces of healing. While healing practices originated in indigenous societies all over the world, the assimilation of new age practices (ie. Yoga, aura reading, reiki, crystal healing etc.) in North America has traditionally been lead by Caucasian practitioners. While many of these practitioners are extremely skilled and well respected, people of color have widely been left out of the narrative. Despite, the interest and demand in aura photography worldwide, there is currently only one commercial African American aura photographer in the world. As an African American woman, I can attract diverse audiences that may have otherwise felt unwelcome in new age healing spaces. I believe this could open new doors to self-discovery and development as a society!

My long term goal is to have an art show displaying aura pictures of people of color. This show would focus on letting the brilliance of black and brown people shine in a way that hasn't been explored before!

 That all sounds great! Butttt.... what in the world is an aura?! 

Your aura is the energy field radiating from your physical body. It represents your feelings and experiences at a certain point in time. Auras are fluid and can change over time. Your aura can also change depending on who you are with and where you are. While the aura is invisible to the naked eye, there are brilliant colors glowing from within! Each color and placement is associated with different traits that tell the story of your soul.

If the aura is invisible, how can it be photographed?

In 1939, Semyon and Valentina Kirlian discovered “Kirlian photography”. This form of photography captured electrical emanations on film, which they believed were depictions of the “aura”.

In the 1970s, Guy Coggins used the ideology of Kirlian photography to create his own camera called the AuraCam 6000. The camera is hooked up to two charged metal plates containing biofeedback centers. A subject places their hands on the sensors as the camera opens for a long double exposure, creating both a headshot and a colorful auric capture layered on top. It’s literaly snapshot of your energy in the current moment!

Why does it cost so much to photograph auras?

The camera and film used to photograph auras is very rare and very expensive! Below is an estimated price breakdown of the equipment that would be needed to start this business.

AuraCam 6000 - $15,698 + shipping and handling

290 Xtra Manfrotto Tripod - $200

Elgato Ring Light - $200

Heavy Duty Rolling Suitcases for Carrying - $200

10 packs of FujiFilm Instax - $200

Custom Neon Tabletop Sign - $200

Backdrop - $60

Custom Interpretation Cards - $150

Personalized Business Cards - $150

Small Keepsake Boxes for Photos - $200

Small Foldable Table for hand plates - $60

Bench - $100

Website & marketing - $100