Five years ago I went through one of the scariest, emotional times – I got a divorce. I got out and then got into another relationship and never took time for me. My dreams, my future, my life. So, onto being single. I always thought I needed someone and maybe that wasn’t always the best choice. I thought, how will you be able to survive on your own? Well, I did it, I bought a house! I worked crazy hours, and I had amazing support from family and friends. I was told – you are selfish, you always get your way, and no one will want you. (It wasn’t that!) What I ultimately learned is that it was other people’s insecurities that really were driving those awful feelings towards me. It was how they wanted me to change for their dreams, control how I should feel, how I should handle a situation, how I need someone to look out for me, how to be a mom, parent, and lover – for them.
I found Chris Connelly Photography on Facebook and I was curious. I thought, “how cool to have someone do your hair and makeup, take photos, and make you feel like a model for a day.” I reached out to Chris and asked a few questions, then figured “yeah … idk I’ll wait.” Then, Monica and Chris were looking for few people to do a model call, so I said screw it – this MY chance! I figured I would give it a shot and see what happens, and they contacted me – Me, the average woman, with emotional scars, insecurities, and the one no one would want. I was totally excited! It was the opportunity of a lifetime for me. I thought, “I’m gonna have fun. It’s gonna be an amazing experience. I’m going out of my comfort zone and I’m gonna do it – for me and for my confidence!” I wanna see what I look like on the other side of the camera.
I was nervous but excited. Chris and Monica made me feel welcome, and went over all the details, and told me if at any time I didn’t feel comfortable or didn’t want to do a certain pose, to tell them because this is my day. They said, “We want you to feel amazing and have a great experience!” I felt comfortable, these guys are down to earth, and funny. Overall, they made me feel as if I was part of their family.
Shelby – professional hair and makeup artist – beautiful soul, talkative, and made me feel as I’d known her forever.
Chris -assisted the photoshoot -good-natured, funny, explained and answered any questions that I had and made me feel at home.
Monica was my photographer – absolutely gorgeous, with a bubbly and outgoing personality. I felt like she was my little sister.
We all have insecurities; we all have flaws and yet those insecurities and flaws are what others see in us that makes us beautiful! So, take the step, book a shoot and blow your own dam mind (one of Chris’s quotes 😊)
HerStory is a blog written by our clients with images they chose to share from their session: what led them to do a photoshoot, how the session made them feel, and how they feel about it now. We have worked with hundreds of clients, and each of their stories teaches us something about ourselves. –Chris Connelly Photography
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