Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings

Cady’s love of photography began in high school. She took the plunge to be a full-time photographer in 2014, off ering wedding, family, maternity, and senior portrait photography. She expanded her craft into the world of boudoir photography in 2015. The term boudoir originated in France and historically has been used to depict a woman’s private dressing room. This niche category fi rst appeared in the 1920s and is largely credited to American photographer Albert Arthur Allen. Boudoir photography became popular again in the 1940s thanks in part the fl oors to the ceiling, they gutted the to “pin up” models like building, built a stunning redwood bar, and Betty Grable and a little constructed a beautiful brick wall. Cady known 19-year-old named is proud to be a young businesswoman in Marilyn Monroe. Fortuna. She’s excited about connecting

For Cady, boudoir pho- with the community and creating themed tography was a way to photography events for children and empower herself after an families. This past December, Cady turned abusive relationship. She her studio into a winter wonderland with fell in love with it after Santa and his elves sitting for pictures experiencing her own with excited kids. “Saying I love what I do beach boudoir session, an is an understatement. Something about outdoor water-themed taking photos burns a passionate candle photography session. “I in my soul. When we grow old, photos felt like a goddess walking on water,” she said. With are what lets us relive the times that were so full of Unveiled Studio, Cady has created a space for hopes, dreams, and life. Photographs are timeless women to enjoy their bodies, their beauty, and their and sacred, immersing us into memories of the good confi dence. As with her studio, Cady’s social media times.” Unveiled Studio is located at 1116 Main Street accounts are about creating a space for women to and can be reached at (707) 845-4721. be able to feel sensual without being oversexualized. The photos aren’t just about being “naked and sexy.” What a client chooses to wear, or not wear, is entirely up to them. Cady loves to photograph all sizes and ages and in whatever, or wherever, makes them feel powerful. Generally, during their sessions, most women are surprised about how much fun they have, how good they feel about themselves, and how beautiful they feel after. She hopes these sessions help women fi nd acceptance in their bodies, fl aws and all. “Beautiful is what you fi nd inside.”

Cady and her boyfriend, Mike, did all the design and restoration work inside of her studio. From

Unveiled Studio had a ribbon cutting and Open House celebration on January 14. Photo by Mary Bullwinkel. Reprinted with permission. Just a few of the many giveaways off ered during Cady’s Open House.

Humboldt Brow Gal is brand new to Downtown Fortuna, off ering semi-permanent makeup applied to the eyebrows. Owned and operated by Cara Shepherd, her services include microblading (a cosmetic tattooing procedure that fi lls in thin eyebrows to make them look fuller), powder brows (a semi-permanent makeup technique designed to create a soft powder eff ect to the eyebrows through shading techniques), and combo brows (combines the look of microblading with the soft powder eff ect). Cara

Cara celebrating her Grand Opening on Feb. 18.

plans to add more services in the future so stay tuned! Cara and her husband Robert (who owns and runs JSK 5.0 Humboldt Martial Arts) have been members of the community since 1990 when they moved to Fortuna to raise their family. Together, they have two children and fi ve granddaughters and have been married for 34 years. After completing her microblading training in Rocklin, Cara was looking for a change and started looking at locations in Fortuna. “It was the best decision that I have ever made. I came home [after training] and found my little shop on 11th Street a week later.” After months of remodels and inspections, Cara was able to open her shop. She says that it was “meant to be” and chose Fortuna because of the “friendly and welcoming feeling you get when you’re here.” Being able to off er something new was really exciting for her. Cara feels that what makes her business special is that her clients come in as customers but leave as friends. She loves the business that she’s in and absolutely loves providing brow services. For her, the transformation she sees is addicting. “Bringing a smile to my client’s face is what it’s all about.” Cara would like to thank the community for the opportunity to work here in the town she loves. She enjoys being involved in the community and can’t wait to bring “better brows to all.” For classic beauty with a modern stroke, contact Cara at Humboldt Brow Gal at (707) 499-4874 or visit her at 638 11th Street.

Dreamz by Diaz is a new event planning business located at 1326 L Street. Owner Lucia Enríquez, pictured with the big scissors, was joined by friends and family for her grand opening celebration on February 17, 2022.