Breathe

January 16, 2025

We often forget to breathe.  We think it’s just natural, an easy thing.  But the reality is we hold our breaths ALL THE TIME!!!   We hold our breath when we are nervous, excited, scared, laughing, etc.  We hold it so much that it feels more natural than to take a breath and release it. 

The same thing happens with how we see ourselves.  We “hold our breath” waiting for someone to tell us we look good; heck, we even hold it when someone tells us we look good (and then question their sanity).  When people come in for sessions, they are holding their breath.  They are not sure what to expect or how they will look- or worse yet, they hold their breath, expecting their pictures NOT to look amazing.  I see people all the time holding their breath during the first initial shots, and I can almost bet they are thinking, “Must look good, don’t move, don’t blink…..” 

Well, guess what?  It is when we breathe and exhale that we become who we truly are.  The camera does not lie.  When you are comfortable and take breaths (and therefore relax) your inner spark lights up.  It’s amazing to see women transform with just one deep breath and exhale.  They blossom and get comfy and really BECOME.  A lot of the time, I will take a couple of pictures and then flip the camera to show you that YOU ARE amazing.  I can see the breath release, and that’s when I know, “She is here- she is seeing herself, and she is a QUEEN.”

So this year, I encourage you to breathe while you are doing your makeup (because we hold our breath when we are doing that, too), take a breath when you look in the mirror, and then take a deep look into your gorgeous eyes. KNOW that you are awesome. Breathe in your power and strength and exhale any negative thoughts or doubts you have. Your breath will carry you. Your breath will light you up, and when you light up, you can do anything. 

Happy New Year my AMAZING QUEENS!

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