Hello Friends,

Here is a brief version of my story and how I came to want to be a photographer. Some may relate and some may not, I still want to photograph you! lol.

I was a painfully shy little girl up to about the age of 25...Many times I wanted to disappear so no one would call on me at school, God forbid I had to talk in front of a group or class, much less boys.

I wanted to fade out but at the same time I really wanted to Shine..I was conflicted and it gave me a lot of anxiety.

This was a quiet anxiety...I had many friends because I was great with one to one, so no one had a clue of how deep my social anxiety went, I just avoided most situations where there was no escape.

After highschool I realized my " shyness" wasn't something I was getting over, I couldn't even talk to a guy without turning beet red and getting tongue tied making me feel awkward and very uncomfortable, I can only imagine how they felt. So I started my self- discovery journey. By 25 I was able to have my first relationship ( rocky but nonetheless a relationship) and so I knew there was progress.

Due to this way of being, I became a great observer and would watch other people's behaviors, their confidence and their anxieties. This made me a a compassionate, empathetic, loyal friend. I recognized vulnerability in others and appreciated them for it.

So, about 15 years fast forward, I am here now wanting to help people OWN their space in the world, I want to SEE them shine, I want to show them a different version of themselves to not miss an opportunity to FEEL special and SEEN.

I hid for so long, I broke my own heart many times.

I know this is why I am so hyped about helping the youth to be open and own their place and space. Also to help other artists feel empowered and get out there.

No better time than this moment to be YOU, no need for a special event to show yourself off!

And that, folks, is why I do what I do.

xoxo,

Jacqueline