Reframing Identity Through Image, Story, and Reflection
PhotoTherapy™ Institute
The Narrative PhotoTherapy Institute provides structured training, education, and research in a transformative approach that integrates photography, narrative reflection, and identity-based healing.
WHAT IS NARRATIVE PHOTOTHERAPY
Narrative PhotoTherapy™ is a structured identity transformation process that uses guided narrative reflection and portraiture to help individuals identify, process, and reconstruct the internal images shaping how they think, feel, and show up in the world.This approach bridges photography, mental health, and storytelling to create a tangible and reflective experience of self-exploration and transformation.
A Structured Approach to Identity Transformation
The Narrative PhotoTherapy™ framework guides individuals through a three-part process:Name the Image
Participants explore personal narratives, memories, and internalized beliefs through guided reflection.See the Image
Through intentional portrait creation, individuals externalize their internal experiences using symbolism, styling, and visual storytelling.Reclaim the Image
Participants engage in reflective integration, allowing them to reframe identity, process meaning, and step into a new self-perception.
OUR PURPOSE
Advancing a New Approach to Identity, Healing, and Expression
The Institute exists to:
Provide education and training in Narrative PhotoTherapy™
Support practitioners, therapists, and creatives in integrating this approach into their work
Conduct research on identity, visual representation, and transformation
Expand access to innovative, image-based therapeutic practices
The Institute serves:
Mental health professionals
Photographers and visual storytellers
Educators and community leaders
Individuals interested in identity exploration and personal growth
FUTURE OFFERINGS
Training, Certification, and Research (Coming Soon)
The Narrative PhotoTherapy Institute is developing:
Structured training programs
Certification pathways for practitioners
Workshops and immersive learning experiences
Research initiatives exploring identity, image, and transformationJoin our interest list to be notified as programs launch.
Founded by Jessica Paris
Jessica Paris is the Founder and CEO of Saga Capture Group, a photographer, therapist, and doctoral researcher in Transformative Leadership.Her work explores how internal images shape identity and how photography can be used as a tool for self-exploration, healing, and transformation.
Be Part of What Is Being Built
The Narrative PhotoTherapy Institute is in its early stages of development.We invite those interested in this work to stay connected as we expand training, research, and opportunities to engage.