Here is the AMAZING and inspiring video created by Doze Videos. It really captures the
spirit of what this shoot was about.... celebrating the beauty that lies in all of us!!!
In May of 2019 I was approached by Alexa Ogilvie, owner of Taylor Jay Photography. She has been my friend and mentor for many years and has helped me grow my business and my talent into what it is today!!! She is so, so talented and I have been so grateful for her help, support, and friendship! Alexa had an AMAZING idea for a project.... and she wanted me to be a part of it!! I couldn't say yes fast enough!!!! She wanted to do a project that would inspire women to love themselves and their bodies. We called it: Celebration of Beauty. Together we prayed about who we should ask to be our models for this very special project. With direction from God we ended up with 12 beautiful women. We worked for MONTHS preparing for this shoot. We asked the women to come up with one word that best described themselves. Through prayer and searching, each woman found the PERFECT word. This word we printed on a white shirt of their choosing. We also asked them to write a personal story about why they chose that word and to show their journey to self-love and self-acceptance. We asked the women to bring one article of clothing to the shoot that they LOVED. It was so fun seeing everyone's individuality!!! It was AMAZING to watch these women bond. 12 strangers came together and became friends. They supported one another and truly celebrated every single woman. It was so inspiring and beautiful to watch. This shoot would not have been as magical and special if it weren't for their sweet spirits. They truly embraced celebrating one another. Alexa and I also chose words for ourselves and wore shirts to the shoot with our word on it. We wanted to be a part of the celebration and not just the ones documenting it. :) The word I picked was UPLIFTING. Lifting others is a gift God has given me....and it isn't a gift I have always loved. I sometimes struggled with the idea that God wanted me to help others when I was struggling with a trial myself. But I have learned that as I lift others (especially when I am struggling) the Lord lifts me. I find strength and solace through service and lifting those around me. I have learned to embrace my gift just as I have learned to embrace myself! Photo credit for the 2 photos above goes to the talented Taylor Jay Photography! I seriously ADORE this girl!!! Over the next several weeks Alexa and I will be spot-lighting each of these beautiful and inspiring women on our blogs. You will be able to read their tender stories and see the beauty that God has given them. They have all worked so hard on their stories and we are incredibly grateful they chose to be a part of this special project. It is hard to put your personal journey out there.... but these courageous women have chosen to do so with the hope that it will inspire women everywhere to love themselves and to feel the love God has for them. I CANNOT WAIT for you to read their beautiful stories and be inspired by their amazing spirits. I witnessed these GORGEOUS women come together, support each other and celebrate what makes them beautiful. I hope and pray it inspires you to celebrate your own beauty.... your own body.... your own story. We were blessed to have Shaun Schofield, owner of Doze Videos, come to the shoot and make an AMAZING video which is posted below. You may want to keep tissues handy because it is seriously so beautiful!!! I cry almost every time! Let's celebrate, lift and love each other! WE ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!! Taylor Jay Photography can be found on Facebook. She also has her own website: taylorjayphoto.weebly.com Please check out her blog of this project as well. This was a collaboration between the 2 of us and I would love for you to see her beautiful work!!! There is a reason she has been my mentor all of these years. ;) Doze Videos can be found on Youtube and Facebook. He is seriously so talented!!! I LOVE our video!!!
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