MY NAME IS BRENDA. I AM A PHOTOGRAPHER.
And I know what it’s like to be a woman who struggles to see her own beauty.
We put off having portraits taken because we want to lose weight, we have too many wrinkles and ‘I’m not photogenic’. You are not just “born with it”, being photogenic is in everyone.
By tailoring your experience to your needs and dreams of being photographed and creating not only a safe space, but one that allows you to feel as though you are able to step into your best self, we create portraiture that will outlive you. For your children, and your children’s children.
Together, we will bring out your confidence, and that will bring out your beauty. You will reconnect with the woman you see in your portraits, and you will be awed by her again.
We will find your beautiful.
Celebrate you today.
Every woman deserves a beautiful portrait of herself.
MY OWN PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
My turn in front of the camera
I always thought, what do I need with pictures of me? Then my daughter wanted a photo of the 2 of us when I visited her during her 1st semester away at college. When I tried to put her off with the usual (my hair’s not right, I’m not wearing any makeup and look what I’m wearing), she put me in my place saying “I just want a picture with my mom.”
A few years later, I met a few photographers that I trusted, so it was time for me to have my own photo shoot.
I looked like I stepped off the pages of a fashion magazine. I felt like a supermodel (I'll admit, a little uncomfortable at first), with the hair & makeup artist fussing over me, and the photographer making sure my clothing and posing were perfect.
It was a fabulous girls day out and an extravagance that I don’t often (well had never before) allowed myself.
But now, as I look at the photo that I have hanging in my office, that I see anytime I look up from my computer, I smile. And I remember that day and as I write this with my hair pulled up in a pony tail and wearing my best sweats, it helps me remember, that I have IT (maybe not right this minute).
But even more important than the feeling beautiful, is the feeling of confidence and self value that I still have that is reflected in how I approach each and every day.
My regret is that I didn’t feel worthy (in the last 3 decades) of getting photos of me. Imagine if I had known then how the experience would change me - how much stronger I would be now.
I’m just sorry I waited until my 50’s to learn so much about me.
Next step, give my daughters the experience and create beautiful photos of not just them, but of all 3 of us.
Are you waiting until you look younger? Lose weight? Or for your fairy Godmother to show up to give you confidence in front of the camera? Here's a secret: Photogenic is MADE not BORN. Let me help you show the world what you are like on the inside.
No point in waiting any longer.
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Personal Brand Mentoring
Personal Branding is more than just a headshot. This session will help you • Discover what is working and what is not working where and how you are already using your personal branding photos • Discover where to use your brand images • Discover new ways to use your branding images • Identify specific brand images that you are currently missing • Uncover a framework so you can plan how/what/and where to create your new photographs. You will have mapped out your entire session and what to do with these photos once you have them • Map out your next photo session and what to do with your new images