Okay- so if you're not normally the type to leave comments, then I need you to step outside the box for a sec and let me know if this is something that would appeal to you. I'm talking to the ladies out there, moms (especially); young women; older women- all of you.
When it comes to photography, I've heard many women say, both young and old that they wished they had 'good' pictures taken of themselves. There is wedding, family, baby, and other shoots that generally fill our albums; would you love to own an album that contained images that represented all the sides of you? The real you? Crazy, soft, nutty, sexy- (and yes we all are in our own ways), beautiful you?
Some would say it's self-indulgent or a waste of money...but I can tell you 100% that I have never come across a beautiful self portrait of a relative that I haven't cherished. I have one image of my grandmother when she was in her twenties...she was stunning. I wish I had more. I have about 5 of my mother- tiny little black & whites, again, wish I had more. SHE wishes she had more because she says she's almost forgetting what she once looked like, the person she still feels like inside. She's inspired me to think about offering this special photo shoot for women. For moms, young women, any women, really.
I'm envisioning a 2-3 hour location photo shoot, complete with a makeup artist, maybe a hairstylist, (all optional) lots of wardrobe changes...a day for you, and then of course a beautiful album of the most important person in your life. You.
Comments please.
It's nmot one of my biggest regrets from the past... that would be not trying hard enough in school etc... But, the photo shoot would be a really fun thing to do anyway, I am sure my kids would like it one day!!
ReplyDeleteI love it so much V! I think it would be a blast to do with a group of friends. or have a one on one consultation on how to really represent that woman and who she is-do some crazy different stuff- Also the album would be super cool to have. Id love to see what you could have print wise.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great idea, I probably wouldn't do it, because I have such a hard time liking photos of myself. I am the most unphotogenic person. But I know lots of women who would totally dig that:)
ReplyDeleteKat- a lot of women think that they are unphotogenic..but it has a lot more to do with having the right environment & photographer ( wink,wink)
ReplyDeleteOh I would love that! It sounds slike so much fun. And it's true, I love the pictures of my mom and grandparents when they were young! {and I actually need to do some headshots soon!}
ReplyDeleteYou know I think you are right about the environment....I have never really been with a photographer that I felt relaxed and had fun, so maybe I should give it a shot:)
ReplyDeleteYou know I'm your number 1 supporter in this. It's a great idea. Just to have something like this to pass down. Cause' let's face it, we get older and capturing ourselves in our prime so to speak, wel...it would be nice as a women look back at that one day and remember:)
ReplyDeleteI love it:) count me in. Who doesn't like a day to feel beautiful and have it be all about you?
i totally want to see pics of kat now!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE that! i am always up for someone else to do my make up/hair for a new "fresh look" and i have ALWAYS wanted a self portiat but i always think well i am pregnant now, or well i havent lost the weight yet, and i would like to look my BEST in front of the camera, like the woman my husband married
ReplyDeleteI found your blog while looking for something else. I am 56 - wrinkled - earned them though. I am not so much interested in looking done as I am for the camera to catch who I have become - the power, the trials and small victories, the still yet to experience. So if you are up for that kind of unstaged but real photography, then so am I.
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