Sexy Comes From Within | Image Peddler Photography

This post is dedicated to all the men who view my blog...this is for you guys! I was reminded this past week that I hadn't updated my blog recently; I honestly haven't had a session lately to post new pictures so there wasn't anything pushing me to spend the time. Until today...

I am a firm believer that in order to be comfortable in front of a camera you must first be comfortable with yourself. Todays fashions allow almost any body type to look good...even if you're carrying around a few extra pounds or not enough (and yes, there is a thing as not enough). There is a style out there for everyone...regardless! Add make-up to the equation and there is simply no excuse to not feel good about yourself. I feel that we sometimes get obsessed with outward beauty and aren't comfortable seeing pictures of ourselves with our "flaws" highlighted and on display for others...that's natural.

But regardless of your outward beauty...sexy comes from within! There is nothing that can substitute your attitude about how you feel about yourself and how you want to present yourself to others. Even if you're stunningly, naturally beautiful on the outside but don't feel sexy about yourself on the inside...neither will others. "Sexy" isn't a physical trait...it's a frame of mind. Your spouse, boyfriend, partner or significant other doesn't see it...they feel it based on the confidence you carry about yourself.

Get over it people...nobody is perfect! Quit trying so hard to capture that perfect image that only you see of yourself. Simply take the time to "kitten up" before a shoot; put on something that makes you feel great, take the extra time to do your make-up and your hair, add lotion & perfume simply so you feel sexy...and flaunt your stuff. Absolutely guarantee that you'll have more fun and view your images in a different light. On second thought...do it every day of your life just because you can.

I think the next time I see a lady who looks like she just crawled out of bed without brushing her hair, wearing her husbands jeans, hiding all her God given assets, with her shoulders slunched and staring at the ground...I'm going to cry. We are appreciated for our attitudes as much as our assets...remember that ladies!

Engagement Shoot {Jackie & Blane} | Image Peddler Photography

What a great couple...and I had the joy of spending a good part of my morning with them on Saturday. After a reschedule from last week due to rain, we were able to pull off an engagement shoot yesterday, albeit VERY hot & steamy! They were good sports...I had some style and location preferences I really wanted to try; they had their Vikings jerseys that had to make it into the shoot. Together we were able to pull it all off and find time for some laughs too.

Pushed some boundaries and possibly broke some laws on this shoot. Trespassed on property to capture an awesome delapitated barn, along with finding a field of daisys that was totally unexpected. Can't ask for much more than that...other than having the temperature about 15 degrees less and at least one cloud in the sky to help beat the heat (seriously, it was 90+ and not a cloud to be found). We fought the sun & shadows all morning but I think we made it work. Thanks guys...you were great troopers. Enjoy.