I have spoken to many, many women about this very subject. I will ask "When was the last time YOU had a portrait taken?" or "When was the last time you were in a picture?" (cell phone pictures do not count since chances are very good you will never print those!) It is very common for the response to be when I was a senior in high school or my wedding day. My next question is "What are you waiting for?" Inevitably the response is "I need to lose 20 pounds", "I'm busy with the kids", or "I don't have time". You might be thinking the same thing as your answer.
Meet Melissa.
Melissa is a mom of four busy girls that she homeschools. I met Melissa several years ago when she came to me for her pregnancy and baby portraits. I have had the pleasure of watching her family grow and change over the years. About 3 years ago her husband mentioned to me at the end of one of their family sessions that he would love to have me do a photoshoot with Melissa, Just her. I was thrilled! But, life happens, and it didn't happen. Finally, after offering Modern Beauty sessions for the past couple years, we recently made her an appointment for her session.
Melissa was excited but also nervous. It is not something she had ever done before and as many moms do, she always puts the children first. And, in chatting with her in her consultation she mentioned that this was the first time that she had been out without one of the girls for more than an hour, in 10 years! She said "With homeschooling and children's activities and general care of the family there is no wiggle room for a quick trip to the gym, or even a haircut once in awhile. Especially with a husband who is often on call and works late to support our family of 6. While giving my children the best, It is wonderful to get an occasional break (even an alone trip to the grocery store) and I always return refreshed."
She also mentioned that she had never had her hair and makeup professionally done - not even for her own wedding! This was a serious treat for her! Like so many moms Melissa mentioned that
"I am rarely in a photograph since I'm usually the one taking the photos.
We dont usually have wiggle room to afford such a thing, so this was a special treat!"
I was even more excited now! Melissa was in for a treat complete with pampering.
When Melissa came in she brought several pieces of clothing with her so we had options, some she had bought long ago and sat in her closet-never worn. Others, she let the girls use for dress up and some were things that she nursed her babies in that were just comfortable! Not only did we have lots to work with but some had some sentimental meaning as well!
After chatting a bit and looking through her clothing options we went over to Salon K for the pampering to begin! She was scheduled with Karrie and Bella for Hair and Makeup!
Make up with the amazing Bella
getting her first glimpse of her look!
One last fluff before heading to the studio for her shoot!
I was a glamorous version of myself and definitely a
huge improvement
and something I want to try to replicate if we get out to
parties or events!
The experience at the salon was amazing! I felt so pampered and having photos taken made me
The experience at the salon was amazing! I felt so pampered and having photos taken made me
feel special and valued.
- Melissa
Here are a few of Melissa's gorgeous portraits from the day!
"The last time I had a portrait of myself just of myself alone was probably the photos
take of myself at my wedding in 2005.
It is so hard to find time to get something done just for you.
Having quality hair and makeup and professional portrait photographer
take your photograph is creating something that will be a small legacy
of yourself.
It is a portrait time capsule of a mother/sister/wife/daughter."
~ Melissa
So let me ask you....
Is it time for you to have a legacy portrait made of yourself for your family?
Exist in Portraits.
Nylora
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