Memories by Sparky Photography

Do you ever have so much to say about a certain topic,  that when you sit down to write about it, you just don’t know where to start?

Growing up, in my early years, I found that I was so critical about my looks, strawberry blonde hair, freckles and a gap between my front teeth. I never shared those thoughts with anyone at the time, instead I was shy, I avoided conversations, I did not have many friends, but I think that was more my own doing – I was scared to put myself out there, fearing that no one would like me, not wanting the rejection! Is it peer pressure? Is it insecurities within? I remember wishing and hoping that my boobs would be big, that my freckles would disappear, that I was not “so fat” !  And all this, before becoming a teenager!

Earlier this morning I was on facebook and came across a conversation in one of the groups I belong to, a client had their photo’s done, they turned out beautiful – yet the client was self critical, calling herself fat and ugly! This happens and unfortunately more often then we know. Over the past month, I had experienced the same expression of self criticism from a client of mine…..correction….”A beautiful Client of mine!”

Anyways, in the conversation, there were several responses, some that touched on the topic of self-esteem, some that touched on the topic of editing and some that touched on understanding the client and their thoughts on their own body – all good responses.  A little further down, a photographer had posted  the below video  and suggested perhaps putting this video up on her facebook page.

We always have to remember, how we perceive our looks, features and even overall self – is NOT how others perceive our looks, features and overall self.

Remember always – YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!