As the big day approached I had no idea how wonderful it was to pamper myself with a manicure, pedicure, hair color and new style. I awoke on the “shoot day” with feelings of dread. I delayed getting out of bed for as long as I could for today was the day I would go out on a limb and expose myself in all my glory.
The process of being pampered at the studio with hair, makeup and body makeup was comforting and it eased my mind. By the time we started photographing I felt relaxed and comfortable with my “look.”
Very quickly I realized that the more I relaxed the easier it was to pose, in fact most times I was told to “freeze.” “Wow this isn’t so hard. I just have to relax and I will land in a good pose.” Who Knew? We had fun as the photographer taught me how to pose for the camera and relax so my expression was natural.
A few days later the time finally arrived, the grand “unveiling.” I had been anxiously both anticipating and dreading what I was about to see. I jumped involuntarily when I first saw myself. I could not believe what I saw. I was awesome. Awesome!
I had a completely different picture of myself in my head. And yet here I was in all my splendor and glory, looking “Oh soooo good. These intimate portraits shed light on a new perception of myself. I was able to see myself from a different angle yet it was me.
I close my eyes now and I see a new Penny. Maureen had captured my essence and all of a sudden my self-image, you know the one you carry around in your head, was altered, way better! I saw myself as a voluptuous, sensuous woman with dreamy eyes.
On a personal and professional level I truly believe that “getting naked” for Maureen freed up a lot of energy in my life. Doors of opportunity have subsequently opened allowing me to finally move forward in directions that I desired. For I now see myself and carry myself with more confidence and a whole new perception of a Shinny New Penny.
For more information, please visit www.intimateportraitsbymaureen.com or call 661-476-9772 or 818-701-5001.