Bozhoo, Gee-Gway-Kwe ndezhnekas
I am Forest County Potawatomi and a descendant of the Ho-chunk Nation.
About Me
I’m Clarissa Friday — a mother, wife, member of the Forest County Potawatomi, and a descendant of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Family and community are at the heart of who I am, and they shape every part of the work I do.
I began photography as a way to document the people and moments around me — the everyday life, the gatherings, the moments that deserve to be remembered. Over time, that passion grew into a business rooted in connection, collaboration, and meaningful representation.
Today, I work with individuals, Native entrepreneurs, and organizations to create portraits that feel natural, intentional, and truly reflective of who you are — images you can use confidently for websites, social media, marketing, and storytelling.
Whether you’re building a brand, leading an organization, or capturing an important chapter in your life, my goal is to make the process comfortable, thoughtful, and centered on you.
Meet My Team
Jeremiah. Husband. Veteran.
IT Specialist. Amazing father and husband.
Quanah. Electrical. Guitarist.
My eldest son. My grounder. Best big brother. Bologna’s human. Self-driven.
Alexander. Wrestler. Pianist.
My middle son. My wonder. Smart. Determined. Shy. Kind-hearted.
Olivia. My Protege. Painter.
My little broke best friend. Loves Starbucks and animals. Honest. Runner.
Evangaline. Artist. Model.
My ‘baby girl’. Our Little princess. Very Honest. Talkative. Big-hearted.
Leroy. Creator.
Momma’s baby boy. Mechanical—enthusiastic. Lego builder. Story teller.
Silas. Athletic.
Oldest grandson. Very Athletic. High energy. Keeps you on your toes.
Sage. Baby of the Family!
Grandbaby boy. Cuddly, smiley, squishy, sweet baby boy. Attention stealing baby.
Bologna. Furry Family Member
Our Mini Aussie. Annoyingly smart!
Mariah. Welder. Mom of Two
My eldest child, my daughter. Makes such awesome chocolate covered strawberries!
Why I Create This Work
Many stories within Indigenous and local communities go undocumented or are told by outsiders. I wanted to create space for people to be seen as they are — in their strength, creativity, leadership, and everyday life.
These projects exist to:
• preserve cultural memory
• uplift community voices
• build pride and visibility
• support future generations
Photography becomes both a record and a resource — something families, organizations, and communities can carry forward.
Collaboration at the Center
Every cultural project shared on this site is built collaboratively.
Participants guide the process, from how sessions feel to what stories are shared publicly.
This approach ensures the work reflects real experiences — not assumptions.
Beyond the Camera
Alongside these personal projects, I also work professionally with individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations through my commercial photography business.
This cultural site exists as a dedicated space for long-term storytelling, community-centered projects, and visual archives.
If you’re interested in viewing my commercial portrait and organizational work, you can visit
Let’s Connect
If you are part of a community group, organization, school, or initiative interested in collaborating on a storytelling project — or if you’d like to participate in an ongoing series — I welcome the opportunity to connect.