Today on The Talk, they talked to a woman who had used a coupon with a photographer for some risqué boudoir photos for her boyfriend. But the debate was more about self esteem.
How many women have negative body issues? And can the stigma they have be shifted toward the positive side if they could see themselves in a different light? Or through a photographer's lens? I think so.
In fact, I know so. There isn't a time that I recall when I didn't feel embarrassed, shy, disgusted even, about the shape of my body. And that feeling grows as a body gets older.
But I started doing self portraits once a week to help how I viewed my own body. It also helped my creative skills and my photography skills. I experimented with lighting, themes, indoor, outdoor, holiday ideas even. I did this for about 10 years. My personal faves were the black and white ones, but I've always been a fan of them, even in street scenes.
If the opportunity comes up, or if you feel like you could branch out with your photography skills, you should give it a try. It will change how you think about your body, and help to appreciate what you have, who you are. Because we are all special!
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