There was a big smile on her face as
she scarfed down chicken wings when she suddenly proclaimed, “I
feel like a Phoenix that has risen from the dead!” She then
confided that 2013 has been a challenging year, although she wouldn't
change a thing because it was all necessary in order for her to
become the woman she is today.
When we told our family that a photo
shoot was happening that didn't relate to her business, Haute Mess Threads, they couldn't understand the purpose. I attempted to explain
that this was about her tirelessly working day-in and day-out for the
past 6-months to live a healthier lifestyle and lose weight but it
still didn't seem to sink in as to why we wanted to do it. For some
reason, they thought that it was frivolous.
Initially, we were planning on a
special fitness photosession (at her gym) to commemorate the 40+
pound weight-loss, but it quickly became bigger than that when we
started to collaborate. When my sister and I put our heads together,
great things happen! Although I don't think that either one of us
realized how empowering this experience would be when the idea to do
a glamour (boudoir) photo shoot accidentally came about. When
something gets my sister teary eyed and emotional, it's definitely a
big deal!
If you can believe it, this time last
year she wouldn't let you point a camera in her direction. We went to
Sea World on a family vacation last summer, and she threatened my Dad
and I anytime we attempted to take her picture.
Since then, she has changed her life
for the better and now feels like a million bucks! I'm so proud of
what she's accomplished and I am grateful that I get to use my gifts
to help my sister see herself how I see her. I hope she never forgets
how beautiful she is! I love you, sis!
To see more sneak peeks from this boudoir/glamour session, visit the gallery of sneak peeks I have to share HERE.
