Wednesday September 16th 2009
My life has been so crazy lately but all for a good reason - modeling.
I got into modeling for a couple different reasons:
1. Art in its many forms. I am an artist, tattoo artist, model and photographer and I keep busy with all of those hobbies.
2. Expression and freedom to show people how I view myself, and my interests and to share that with anyone who cares to see my photos.
3. When I am old and wrinkly I will be able to look back on my past and enjoy photo album after photo album of myself when I was at my prime.
4. Self acceptance. I am on the cusp of being plus size, I am five foot three and I weigh 155-160 pounds. I fluctuate. I gained the weight after having my two children both of which were 8 pounds. My son was 7lb14oz (which is basically 8 pounds hehe). I was a teen mum, and I defied society's stereotypes by going above and beyond typical prenatal care and education when it came to having a healthy pregnancy, and preparing for motherhood. I first and foremost, thought of my baby before myself. I may not have the cookie cutter shape that society says is beautiful, but I have the body of a mature woman who has given the gift of life. I have natural breasts from which I nursed both my babies as that is what I learned was best for the baby's physical and cognitive development. I am the way I am and I have changed into this all for good reason. And I love myself for the choices I made.
5.Passion. Modeling is something I am passionate about and I enjoy persuing this hobby so that it may push me beyond where I thought I could get to. And it already has proven to do so.
Hectic as it may be, to constantly be on the go, I love the outcome! I love meeting new people through this. Every week I have a couple shoots to go to and it's absolutely amazing. Sometimes I feel very humble and am shocked that so many people go out of their way to photograph me! When I am such a down to earth, real person that you would see walking around downtown...
Sometimes, this all amazes me.
My life has been so crazy lately but all for a good reason - modeling.
I got into modeling for a couple different reasons:
1. Art in its many forms. I am an artist, tattoo artist, model and photographer and I keep busy with all of those hobbies.
2. Expression and freedom to show people how I view myself, and my interests and to share that with anyone who cares to see my photos.
3. When I am old and wrinkly I will be able to look back on my past and enjoy photo album after photo album of myself when I was at my prime.
4. Self acceptance. I am on the cusp of being plus size, I am five foot three and I weigh 155-160 pounds. I fluctuate. I gained the weight after having my two children both of which were 8 pounds. My son was 7lb14oz (which is basically 8 pounds hehe). I was a teen mum, and I defied society's stereotypes by going above and beyond typical prenatal care and education when it came to having a healthy pregnancy, and preparing for motherhood. I first and foremost, thought of my baby before myself. I may not have the cookie cutter shape that society says is beautiful, but I have the body of a mature woman who has given the gift of life. I have natural breasts from which I nursed both my babies as that is what I learned was best for the baby's physical and cognitive development. I am the way I am and I have changed into this all for good reason. And I love myself for the choices I made.
5.Passion. Modeling is something I am passionate about and I enjoy persuing this hobby so that it may push me beyond where I thought I could get to. And it already has proven to do so.
Hectic as it may be, to constantly be on the go, I love the outcome! I love meeting new people through this. Every week I have a couple shoots to go to and it's absolutely amazing. Sometimes I feel very humble and am shocked that so many people go out of their way to photograph me! When I am such a down to earth, real person that you would see walking around downtown...
Sometimes, this all amazes me.
VIEW 6 of 6 COMMENTS
lionessseppuku:
I seriously give u a standing ovation of lookin that good to give birth to 2 children. It's sad how society looks down upon teen pregnancy. You're a strong female. Keep ya head up even higher
ebonyblutengel:
Thanks for the encouraging words Lioness! Exactly what I needed to hear right now!