THE JOURNAL OF A CONFIDENCE COACH & PHOTOGRAPHER
Unfiltered. Just like my photography.
Consider this my little corner of the internet where the filter comes off. I'm sharing the tips I wish someone had told me earlier, the stories that still make me laugh, the lessons that came the hard way, and everything in between. Whether you're a business owner trying to figure out how to show up online or just someone who wants to stop dreading the camera, you're in the right place. More than 20 years of experience, zero fluff. Welcome to my journal.
Feeling Ugly Is Not the Same as Being Ugly
I don't think people are lying when they tell me they feel ugly in photos. I believe them. That feeling is real. But feelings aren't always facts.
The photos we choose to forget.
When we hide photographs because we dislike how we looked, we can erase parts of our own history. Katie reflects on body image, memory and allowing every version of ourselves to be remembered.
The French government wants to bring in a law where influences need to state that they have used a filter on their posts.
The French government wants to bring in a law where influences need to state that they have used a filter on their posts. This isn't the first time this type of disclaimer has been used; it wasn't long ago that publishers were asked to state if images in their magazines have been retouched.
Three reasons why you think badly about your body.
Mel has struggled with obesity her whole life and has tried many ways to shift her weight to a healthy size without any luck until Ozempic.