My daugher was not the type of kid who wanted her picture taken. I know that seems odd in a world filled with selfies, but she just didn’t like the idea of being in front of the camera, with a professional. Upon having a lil chat about opening herself up to new possibilities, she agreed to give this photo shoot idea a go.
We have done many types of photo shoots before, but this one was by far, VERY different. Samantha has a way, I don’t know how to put a feeling into words, but she opened up my Childs soul and brought her feminine, strong spirit out and it shows in the photos. My kid showed up big time for Sam, and herself. She soared in her body, and in her look. She came alive in a way that I have never seen her sports, or life activities ever do for her. I was simply put, blown away at how this photo shoot, turned into a confidence building experience that literally changed the way my daughter saw herself. Who does that? Samantha… there is a connection that is tangible and vibrant of how much she believes in her subjects power, beauty and Presence. The experience is living art. Its heart opening, and strength building.
Try to get that from a soccer game, or day at the beach.. LOL..
This isn’t necessarily a fun, giggly, girly kind of vibe.. Its a quiet art-filled enraptured blip in time, where you forget everything you thought you were and simply be. From the preparation, the mood board, the feeling, it was beyond glorious, yet elegant, and simple and whimsical.
Just dive into something unknown, and let your beauty be seen, and held softly by the hands of Sam. I suggest letting her be with your babe, and gently not interfering in her process. I surrendered all in. I meddle too much. Not here. Its sacred space to allow, to unfold.. to push into the moment. Live this art. It is worth every penny to bring my daughter into herself in this way.
~CLD
