WOULD YOU 
ALLOW YOURSELF 
TO BE SEEN?






WELCOME TO
SUNSET STUDIO
We create transformative portals
 to the new you through 
somatic coaching and creative expression
created by and for in-betweeners.  
 

OFFERINGS THIS SEASON: 


Virtual: anytime | Asia:  11/24/20259/15/2026 | New York: after  9/15/2026


SPRITUAL PHOTOGRAPHY + SOMATIC COACHING + HYBRID WORKSHOPS



      1. SOMATIC PORTRAITS

      (face-to-face, 1hr~1.5hr)                      
    • massage
    • guided visualization meditation 
    • portraits in studio with natural light against a natural dye backdrop.

      * perfect if you want to have a healing portrait experience, where we slow down and connect with your body, visualize and embody the new you.  
      (1~2 people)






      2. LOVE PORTRAITS    


    • 1hr vision call 
    • 2~3 hr sunset portrait session at home, in nature or in a meaningful place for you. 
       
      * perfect for exploring love with yourself, your lover, your friends and family (1-5 people) 

      3. ALCHEMY PORTRAITS 

                           
    • 4 x 1hr somatic coaching 
    • 2~3 hr sunset portrait session

      * perfect if you are ready for a transformative deep dive and want to embody the new you over 1~2 months.



      4. SOMATIC COACHING PACKAGES  

              
      *Virtual / Physical / Hybrid 

      customized somatic coaching packages to help you unlock your potential and achieve your goal through conversation with your body. 






        KIND WORDS FROM CLIENTS: 


        “Meng photographed me at a crucial stage of my life. I was celebrating the success of finishing a movie that took me 6 years to make, but at the same time dealing with the loss of a 6-year relationship.

        I was experiencing a plethora of emotions and found myself growing at a rapid and honestly, overwhelming speed. I wanted Meng to help me document this period of my life. They not only did that but helped me see myself. I felt that in a way, they saw me even better than I could. They made me feel beautiful, powerful, sexy but also complex. They made me feel that my vulnerability is as beautiful and precious as my strength. 

        They used their lens to establish the most beautiful connection that one human could make to another, a connection that makes you feel seen, heard and less alone in your journey trying to figure out what the heck is going on in life and in this world.”

        - Siyi Chen, filmmaker



        “For much of early 2024 I felt trapped. Meng and I did the photoshoot after what felt like a major transformation through four somatic coaching sessions, in which I made a promise that I will always center myself and show up for myself. This photoshoot was both a celebration of my growth and a ribbon tied on a monthslong existential crisis.

        I opened myself up, inviting Mengwen to see me. With great care and tenderness, they helped me unlock many versions of myself that I was unfamiliar with. What a precious experience we created together.

        When they revealed the edited photos, I was deeply moved to see myself looking strong, glowing and full of light. This was the best gift I have ever given myself.”

        - Shen Lu, journalist, writer, chef 





        “Last year was difficult--I suffered through a breakup, persistent lower back pain, and, especially, the sensation of being stuck in the same spot. Meng's photoshoot was the first time in a year that I had the opportunity to actually look at myself. It also occurred at the start of a new chapter in my life. When we took the picture, my weight was at an all-time high. My concern about my age and body was contained in my body. 

        When I looked at myself through their eyes, I realized that I am more than what I believed I was--aka the "never pretty enough" face or "not slim" enough physique. I could seem incredibly feminine, comfortable, and motivating!

        It's a great experience, and I'm glad for such therapeutic experiences.”


        - Yanran Li, musician







          CREATIVE SOMATIC RETREAT




         

          Multimedia Love Letter, a 9-week creative somatic retreat that helps you get in touch with your senses, access deep love for yourself and the world, unlock your permission to live a loving life through multimedia storytelling and somatic coaching. 

          We will play with images, texts, audio and website building. By the end of the course, you will have at least a multimedia love letter to share. 

        Enrollment Closed

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            KIND WORDS FROM PARTICIPANTS

               “It was exactly what I hoped it would be!
              A blend of spending time with myself (going deep), and also reinvigorating my creative practice in a playful way.
              I thought every session was very thoughtfully planned with the opening, somatic exercises, partner work, creative challenge etc. I always felt held & challenged simultaneously.
              And it was an incredible group of people. Very grateful to have participated!”
              - Jasmin Chang




              “If you want to learn more about yourself, you should try this class before going to a psychologist. Believe me, a lot will change in your life.”

              - Zeynep Dildar Gürcan
              open Zeynep’s love letter

              “Meng's workshop offered me the opportunity to dive into new ways of approaching projects and new techniques, truly eye opening for me. I enjoyed the class so much!”

              - Barbara Bühlmann



                “This was a beautiful container that offered love, co-incubating and courage to step into my creation energy.

                This retreat felt like a hugeee mirror to myself. during the retreat i became more aware and present to me, my physical + energetic body, how i am constantly changing - that i move in cycles, even when i may not feel that i am changing!

                This has been so humbling and comforting for me, it has lent me a lot of grace and kindness to myself in my journey”

                - Sola
                open their love letter


                “Meng's workshop is the right one for the times we are living. Exploring all the digital tools and dig deeper in our emotions to tell a personal story.” 
                - Samuel Mustri

                “Challenging yet accessible class for anyone willing to grow as an artist and as a human being ! Thank you Meng for your wise teaching and gentle eye on our works... You pushed me to try things I never imagined I could do. <3”
                -Lara Micheli
                open Lara’s love letter





              WHO’S BEHIND THE LENS:





              Meng (Mengwen Cao, they/them) is a photographer, artist, educator and somatic coach creating multimedia portals for personal and collective transformation. 

              Weaving their embodied experience as a Chinese queer diaspora nonbinary person into their spiritual and creative practices, they use care and tenderness to explore in-between spaces. 

              They see photography as a vehicle for healing and a tool to visualize the future. As a facilitator, they are trained in somatic coaching and various healing practices.



              @mengwencao  
              mengwencao.com
              mengwen.cao@gmail.com