Authenticity in portraiture: how does a photoshoot actually promote self-love?
These photo shoots are focused on recognizing that the body you inhabit and the face you show to the world every single day is not only worthy of representation and recognition, but that showing yourself and celebrating yourself is a vital aspect of self-love that can only lead to more development in the right direction.
Red Deer custom photo session: extending the care giving attitude to yourself, too
After her session, Robyn said “I am really shy getting my photo taken. I prefer to be in the background, unnoticed and working away. [Then] I had this amazing, life changing photoshoot with my friend and work colleague Carmen who really found something in (me) ON CAMERA.” Robyn recognized that she’s gone through challenges recently, and credits her career with pushing her forward every day. When she did her own hair and makeup and had her own portrait experience, things really clicked for her. “This photographer captured my soul and she made me see beauty in myself. This was an incredible experience for my mind, body and soul.”
Motherhood and sense of self - curating your photo shoot to reflect who you are and what matters most to you
In terms of a celebratory transformational portrait experience then, if motherhood is so deeply engrained in us and is THE thing that fills us with light and joy, does it make sense that we would include that as part of the whole thing? Well yes, yes it does.. if you want it to.