May 2, 2006
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May Self Portrait Challenge
theme: introduce yourself
“The truth isn’t always beauty,
but the hunger for it is.”
~Nadine Gordimer
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I am a 37 years old.
I have spent the majority of my life avoiding the camera because I felt I was not worthy.
Now I am learning to take pictures of myself.
I am learning to really view my own self; this skin, these eyes, these lines,
the soft parts, the flint
and I am seeing my own ever-changing truth.
Comments (44)
beautiful
you’re doing lovely work. made me think of a passage I was reading last night, “No matter how slow the film, Spirit always stands still long enough for the photographer It has chosen.” written by Minor White
it’s never too late.
…and you are my inspiration!
i love your self-portrait pictures!
wow! Another post that just blows me away with its beauty and thoughtfulness … you inspire me so, mama!
And, i’m so glad that you finally see yourself as worthy for the camera. You really are beautiful and you have a gift for bringing that out with your photography. Truly.
Best wishes!
Beauty!
I love love love that collage! You are amazing.
Do you find that seeing yourself in pictures makes you feel better about yourself? I have the opposite reaction happening. I feel good about me until I see myself in pictures.
benzismama: I guess seeing myself in pictures helps me to really take a look at myself. This is hard work; accepting one’s self and a long hard look is part of it (for me).
I don’t always see myself as “beautiful” but I am learning that what I see is interesting.
I am learning to look and say to myself, “well, there you are in all your human-ness”, aging parts and young parts and all.
I am learning that what defines beauty (in our society) is not what defines who I am.
Wonderful!
the thing is, you’re so beautiful. those eyes. that smile. the joy you radiate. (and that’s all through the lens of a camera!!)
love this!
I think you are beautiful and what I always notice in your photographs is the joy that you radiate, truly wonderful. Thanks for sharing your photos xxx
i long for the day when i am comfortable with myself.
i love your photos.
beautiful montage of photos!
Beautiful and heartwarming. You do great work, and are quite the masterpiece yourself.
You do lovely pics!
This self-portraiting has been really helpful for me. I really believe that everyone is truly beautiful, but it’s hard to see when there are insecurities that distort it. When you are looking into the camera, you are looking at yourself because you are the photographer. You have the mannerisms of a person who really loves herself with all her heart. That love resonates with everyone who sees you. Thank you!
Lovely!
Beautiful collage (and subject)! I need some of that attitude.
I don’t like taking pictures of myself. Most of those I have are from behind. I wish I had your self-confidence.
You are beautiful,inside and out!
I became interested in photography because I never wanted to be in photos. I have boxes, albums, undeveloped rolls of film full of everyone that I love but none of me.
You’ve inspired me.
Love it! You are beautiful. S http://momof3feistykids.homeschooljournal.net/
Your joy when I see your photos is so … ALIVE, it always helps me to remember to lighten up a little (ok a lot).
God you’re cool. One day I hope to be half as cool as you are.
Gorgeous! I LOVE that pic of you with the bandana in your hair.
You are so camera-worthy, mama– you are an inspiration to us all!!
I love the collage… and I just noticed your quote at the top of the page, and I love that, too!!
it’s been said twice above but is SO worth repeating….the joy you radiate….beautiful amazing!
You are beautiful, joyful, radiant.
I looked at your old posts and I have to say that all of your photographs are very nice.
Gorgeous! What an amazing collage.
What a great post, beautiful! Lisa
love it.
Your face makes me smile, beautiful mama! I always enjoy seeing your photots. Blessed Be, Lj
I love these, Julie:) You radiate!
(((hugs)))
I love your posts, they really challenge me to think about things in different ways! You are a brave & beautiful soul!
OT: Julie, I am looking for a book I was hoping you could help me…may I email you?
That is so amazing! I love the way that you used different pics that really captured your moods, not just the normal all smily ones. Very cool!
WOW – this is really really neat!
And you’re beautiful!
I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately. I’m not exactly a “pretty” person. I’ve always avoided cameras which is funny that my husband is a photographer. I don’t completely hate my looks mind you, but i find little to nothng good about them. I feel ugly really. and overweight. and well this SPT thing I think would be good for me. I even thought about exposing some of my most hated parts of myself to help myself come to terms with it (that is a long term goal mind you!)
but first…. first I need a camera. so… until then I can only check out your photos I guess =)
and she’s more beautiful than beauty ever knew
I guess it’s a funny thing…the difference between how we see ourselves and how others see us. To my eye, you are beautiful. But also, there is the inside part of you that is beautiful, too. The outside part is easily seen and the inside part shows in your painting, your writing, your love for your family, your home…