Glamour photography session with Isaure
Look at this teenage girl – she’s a real gem! Smart, multi-talented and charming at the same time. She lives in the Netherlands and came to America for a few weeks of vacation.
When she came to my studio, she was very reserved and almost too serious for her age. However, after we talked a bit, she relaxed and our session turned into one great time of fun: playing dress-up and goofing around with a camera. She loved it.
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Some time later, when I had finished work on her photographs and shared them with her, she sent me a letter explaining how she felt and what kind of experience it was for her. I’ve gotten her permission to share some parts with you:
When finally I saw the pictures, I was dazzled! I was amazed at the amount of compliments I got – never had I expected such a thing! I’ve been bullied some through fifth and sixth grade, when I was told I was weird, or ugly, or annoying. But I was a ‘fighter’ kid, and I would throw comments right back and tell myself over and over again that what they said wasn’t true. But still, it kind of put this thought in my head that I was just less ‘worthy’ than others. Well, it took me four years to realize how stupid that thought is! I can be whoever I want to be, I am beautiful, and I am certainly not less worthy than others – no one is! It’s this kind of idea that settles in young people’s minds, but it’s not true, it just isn’t!
I can’t put in words how grateful I am for this photography session. Now I have pictures which will remind me always that I am beautiful, that every girl is, and that I am worth it. It was so much fun!”
I have always wanted to do a photo shoot like this. One of these days I will get around to it.
You should do it Robin! The best time is now 🙂
very pretty!
Wow she is stunning! She will have a nice career in modeling when she gets older!
What really great photos of a very pretty young girl! I am happy that these pictures let her realize for sure that she is beautiful as is every woman!
I love the note she sent you and I think its amazing that she realizes what a beautiful important young woman she is.
Each of the photos you can see a part of her personality shine through. You did a wonderful job on this photo shoot and I can see why she loves the photos 🙂
Great photos! I love how she looks in them and that it was a boost to her self esteem. Well done!
Wauw Isaure you look stunning! Beautiful sweet friend x
They turned out amazing. She is a beautiful girl and I love the purple dress on her. I hope she enjoy her photos.
She is so right, she is beautiful and every girl is. I’m glad you could bring that out for her as a reminder.
You have such talent to find that beauty behind your lens, Patricia. I hope many clients set appointments to enjoy the limelight you put on them!
As a teen I got to do one glam photo shoot–FELT like a Princess…your model sure looks like one!! I want to do it for my daughter for her sweet 16 few years to go…you do BEAUTIFUL work but I think the trip from Buffalo NY might be a lil far =/
What a life experience for this teenager. It will be for sure a life changer. Stunning pictures
Very lovely pictures. I especially love the shots in the pink dress – she looks the most carefree and fresh in that outfit. The black and white dress needs to be in my closet *smile*
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Wow these photos were very well taken and you look amazing in them!
You shouldn’t be so nervous about the shoot! Girl, you are gorgeous!! Shine on 🙂
I love the dresses that she wore, especially the pink one. The photos are all stunning!
Very glamorous and high fashion! She’s a gorgeous girl!
Yes- she is 🙂
This reminds me of the days of Glamor Shots.. I bring that up because I did them once, and had the time of my life.
I have been wanting to do a photoshoot for awhile but I have a theme in my head and am going to save up to pull it off. I want to recreate iconic old hollywood shots.
Come on over! I’d love to recreate some of those vintage shots for you!
What stunning photos of a stunning young lady! I think my favorite shots are the ones where she in genuinely smiling <3 Amazing talent you have with your captured shots!
Thank you.
All your shots are awesome and perfect. The Young girl looks so adorable. I think she have a bright future in modelling and all the credits goes to you. Even one beautiful shot of a woman, will motivate her self-esteem & boost up her positive thoughts like she can achieve anything in her life.
I don’t take any credit for it Fathima 🙂 She’s beautiful..just needed to see it!
Isaure is absolutely beautiful! You took some gorgeous shots!
It would be so much fun to do a photo shoot like this. She looks so pretty. I love the hot pink dress. Thanks for sharing.
these are such awesome pictures. Love them!
Lovely! Sure looks like you both had fun!
We had so much fun Colleen- you would not believe that.
She is beautiful, as well are the pictures. She did a great job on her shoot.
gorgeous photos you got here..thanks for sharing!
What she had to say was so wonderful. I’m glad this really gave her a boost. She’s a beautiful girl.
Wow such stunning photographs. And I feel moved by the testimonial she gave you. Amazing how we get bullied and can feel unworthy and then a moment like this changes everything…
I feel exactly the same.
She looked beautiful before but wow the photos look amazing! I have always wanted to do this! I had senior pictures done but that was a long time ago and it is nice to feel beautiful once in a while!
Esther- maybe it’s time for another session 🙂 The time- is now! Don’t wait. Find a photographer that you like and do it!
What a pretty girl! How nice of her to send you a thank you note!
Yes- she is one of the nicest people I know.
Wow! She’s beautiful! Thanks for sharing the before pic too. Amazing how much change a few smiles make, huh?
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She is absolutely stunning! I love photo shoots like this, I did one when I was pregnant with the twins and have spent the last 5 years wanting to do one again, some day.
Katrina- come over my way! I’d love to photograph you!