What I've Been Up To....

So I'm sure you have noticed the lack of work-related posts lately.... well don't worry, I'm actually busier than ever! This winter has brought more work than I could have hoped for, and I'm loving every minute of it. I am busy editing and designing albums, but besides that I haven't been able to post much because I've been shooting a TON of gorgeous ladies for some Beauty Behind Closed Doors sessions! These sessions are so much fun for me - I get to hang out and be girly, and get creative with lighting, posing, props, and styling all while making someone see how gorgeous they are. What's better than that? Though most women do these types of shoots as a gift for their husband or boyfriend, I honestly feel that these pictures are more for themselves. So many women today don't see how beautiful they are because they think "I'm not skinny enough" or "I need to get my hair done" or "I don't look like the models on magazines"....and this is just NOT TRUE. Not even close! REAL women are the most beautiful to me. We should love ourselves for the strength we posess, our fabulous smiles, our contagious laugh, our curvy figures, and the stories that shaped our lives to what they are today. Sometimes women need to be given permission to just feel beautiful - it's sad but so true! We need to be told sometimes that it's ok to feel confident and sexy and make no apologies for it. That is always my goal when I photograph women, whether they are a bride, a mother, or posing in their skivvies ;) I may be posting a few shots from my recent sessions but obviously only with my client's permission, so we shall see :) (Though if anyone is interested in seeing some of my work, I do have a password protected gallery so just send me an e-mail if you're interested! Jena@JAlviti.com) But besides my beautiful lady shoots, I do have the adorable baby Daniel and the vivacious Catala family to share with you :) Happy Tuesday, everyone!