Thank you for seeing me in my rawness

I showed up to this shoot super prepared

Or so I thought

For weeks I’ve been working behind the scenes for this project
making sure we secure
The location
The resources
The teachers
The photographer
The sound system
The eventbrite content
The numbers

And tap in to the networks
With love, generosity, and integrity

We assured all teachers got outfitted
Got their yoga mats
And were able to get everyone’s schedule locked in so we can get our portraits done within a week of funding

Everything felt
really well thought out
and smooth

Until I stepped in front of the camera,
And realized:
I didn’t consider myself

For the biggest project I’ve ever done

I totally spaced on how I was going to present myself
It didn’t cross my mind to get my hair, nails, nor make up done

I just showed up
No makeup
No manicure
No fun hairstyle
Just me

I realized all of this when I looked at the camera

My heart sunk a bit

Then
i took a deep breath
And
surrendered

None of that matters

I have a solid team
Who sees me

A community bigger than i ever envisioned
stepping in
connecting
Enjoying
Sharing

This vision is way beyond
How made up i am

So here it is
Me stepping in
Taking a deep breath
And learning on the spot

Thank you for seeing me in my rawness