About Me

I’m Clarissa Friday — a mother, wife, and proud 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.

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. Community organizations often partner in hosting, outreach, and project development.

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:

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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.

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