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Evening nears and the light rays start pouring through the trees and landing on the ground.
I put on my favourite red mary janes and head outside with my camera
These light rays beckon me but I can’t come back in an hour to get this shot
This photo is all about now
It is an invitation to jump in
To practise bravery
Because in 10 minutes that light ray will have moved on.
This is the moment to decide.
Am I going to stand in the light?
So I do.
This has been a big part of my self-portrait journey since it began, seeking out beautiful light and daring myself to take a self-portrait in it. These are always my favourite selfies because light is magical and when we engage in it in this way, we get to be a part of the magic.
Be Your Own Beloved is coming to a close today and it is so bittersweet as I am deeply proud of the incredible images and heart work that have been manifested by the participants. It has been so beautiful! But #beyourownbeloved was actually the first in a series of affordable yet oh so powerful courses I have planned! The Be Your Own Courses are designed for anyone (yes, including total beginners) with any camera to explore self-portrait photography and through it dive deeper into seeing themselves with kindness through the lens.
So yes, while Be Your Own Light is about learning how to add magical light to your photos. We’ll be rockin’ the light flare, capturing those magical evening rays of light, we’ll be swooning over silhouettes in sunsets and I’ll be spilling all my favourite light tricks….I’ll even share some of the secrets of how I get magical light photos while living in a city that is grey and cloudy this season (you definitely don’t need to be in a sunny place or sunny season to take this class).
But its actually more than just light tricks:
It is also about creating space in your life to let your light shine, to not hide it.
It is about awakening your radiance.
It is about not hiding in the shadow.
It is about getting that sparkle back in your eyes.
It is about learning to let our light shine in our photos (and our lives).
Be Your Own Light starts Monday, so if you’re craving to continue (or to begin) your self-portrait journey or to get inspiration as you work through a self-portrait project, come join us for #beyourownlight. Or if you’ve been seeing those powerful #beyourownbeloved photos from your peers and craved to join in…maybe you were meant to come be a part of this class and let your light shine!