A True Beauty

 “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Nelson Mandela

 

I got a call Saturday morning from this sweet girl wanting to know if I could possibly do a session with her that day. Thankfully I could. We had so much fun! She is such a wonderful girl, and when I found the above quote I thought of her. I hope she reads it and can understand why I want her to hear it. 

She is 17, this week. I loved being 17. So much happened for me at 17.

She is at the cusp of life changing events. I hope she always remains true to her heart, and to her beliefs.

She is a true beauty inside and out, and I cannot wait to see what her future holds.

TREASURE photography

{Orlando Photographer}