Stop Waiting to Feel "Good Enough": Why You Deserve to Be Photographed Right Now
Do you ever find yourself scrolling through old photos and wishing you had more? Or maybe you look at pictures of others and feel a pang of sadness for all the moments you didn't capture. I know that feeling all too well because I used to struggle with feeling unworthy of being photographed. Let's change that narrative, starting right now.
Confronting the "Not Good Enough" Feeling
I Know How You Feel:
Many of us battle with low self-esteem and think we need to lose weight, change our appearance, or achieve something extraordinary before we're worthy of a beautiful portrait.
I understand–I've been there. For as long as I can remember, self-worth has been a battle I've fought. My mom, though full of love for us, never quite showered it on herself. She let others dictate her happiness, and in a silent way, taught me that love was something earned by pleasing others. This, as you can imagine, wasn't the healthiest foundation for a young mind. These shadows followed me through life, making high school in the 80s, well... let's just say being different wasn't exactly celebrated back then (insert sarcastic eyeroll here). So, picture this: a teenager grappling with self-discovery, fueled by the belief that love comes at a cost, tossed into a social blender that didn't exactly embrace individuality. It's a recipe for, well, let's just say not exactly sunshine and rainbows. But the truth is, we are amazing just as we are, in this very moment.
The Myth of Waiting
Tomorrow Isn't Guaranteed:
We think, "I'll get photos when I feel better about myself (or fill in the blank with your favorite excuse)." But what if tomorrow never comes? Or what if it comes with unexpected changes that make us long for a reminder of how things used to be? Life is too unpredictable to put off capturing your presence.
Your Family Deserves to See You:
Leave a Legacy of Love:
Have you ever lost someone and ached for a single photo of them? That feeling of emptiness is what you risk leaving your loved ones. Every day without booking a photoshoot is another chance lost to preserve who you are for them. Don't let 'I'll do it later' turn into a heartbreak they'll carry forever. Photos aren't just for you, they're for those you'll leave behind. Imagine your children, your loved ones, searching for images of you after you're gone and finding...nothing. Photos outlive us all. Will yours tell your story, or will there be a painful void?
You are Worthy Right Now!
This is Your Sign:
We all deserve to exist in photographs, regardless of how we feel about ourselves at any given moment. Your beauty, your spirit, and your love shine through the lens, no matter what.
It's Time:
Don't wait any longer. Let's celebrate the real, beautiful you with a photo session you and your loved ones will cherish for a lifetime. Contact me today to book your session and let's make memories your family will treasure.
