Through fresh eyes
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It's no secret that I've been losing weight.
I still have trouble seeing it sometimes, though. I mean, I feel my pants getting looser, I SEE the size 12 on the tag instead of the 16.
But I don't necessarily see the changes when I look in the mirror.
I know that I'm wearing clothes that didn't fit, or didn't look as good on me a few months ago.
But I still don't always see it.
Sometimes, you need to look at things from a different perspective.
My friend Ava, from Zemya Photography, has pretty much been our go-to photographer for a couple of years. She's done our family portraits and my original blog headshots.
When she put out a call for “models” on Facebook, I mentioned that I was interested. I knew I had this blog redesign coming up, and was hoping to get a new profile pic out of the deal, maybe.
She wanted to test out a new location and some poses that she'd read about, so I was going to be her guinea pig for an afternoon, while she worked out the kinks and made a decision about the location.
“I can do that,” I thought.
My only wardrobe requirements were “more form-fitting than loose” and “nothing red” Easy. I put on my size 12 jeans, and my new size medium t-shirt, and headed out to meet her.
We did a fun little shoot, in the lobby of building, of all places.
And a few days later she sent me the images.
I flipped through them, and then again.
And suddenly, I saw what the world sees.
So thank you, Ava, for allowing me to see myself through fresh eyes.
If you're in the Bay Area and are looking for a photographer, I can't recommend Ava highly enough! This post isn't compensated, but I did get the photos in exchange for modeling for her. But truly; find her on Facebook and her blog!
Look at that beautiful smile. So glad you had someone help you see yourself as we do – simply gorgeous.
XOXO Thank you, friend!
Wow, babe! Love the pictures, and love the “new you”!
Thanks! It’s taking some getting used to, for sure!
You look beautiful!!! Look out world, super hot and sexy mama coming through.
Aww, thanks! XOXO
Just beautiful! Keep up the great work…found you through Suburbia Interrupted ๐
Thank you so much, and welcome!
I love the one of you sitting in the chair with your knee up. Beautiful!
Thanks! I think that’s my favorite too!
GORGEOUS!
In my head, I hear Robin Williams going “you look mahbelous!” ๐
Heh. Now I have it, too!
LOVE this so hard! You ARE amazing and LOOK amazing.
Thanks, lady!
You look awesome, Lizz. And those are really great shots!
Thanks! (I’m so lucky to have incredibly talented friends, for sure.)
You look amazing Lizz. I know you’re working hard at it, it’s really paid off. Enjoy!
Thank you, friend!
You look great! It was good to see you again!
Thanks! And it was great to see you too!
Stunning! Glad you got a good look at the healthy beautiful you!
Aww, thanks Jacqui! You ain’t so bad yourself! ๐