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Your Authentic Self – Part 1

November 1, 2022

Let your personality shine

Why you need to discover and live your authentic self. Has anyone ever told you “Just be yourself!” to be successful? Have you found it confusing? What, exactly, is ‘being yourself’? And how does it help you in your personal life and in business? Isn’t it better to project an ideal image than a potentially […]

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A few years ago, I finally decided it was time to have my very own portrait studio photoshoot. I picked an award-winning photographer whose work I LOVED…. I saved, planned, shopped, and even travelled to the US to have my photos taken. The day of my shoot arrived and I was filled with nerves… all […]

My Own Portrait Shoot…. True Story!

Petrina Verma Pink Suit

The common misconception is that being professionally photographed is a luxury and as such, not really necessary. Why spend that money when you could just as well take a selfie with your phone’s powerful camera? Valid question! Thanks to technology, your phone can take amazing pictures. Having said that, equipment is not the only factor […]

Why do I need professional portraits? 5 reasons…

“She remembered who she was and the game changed” Lalah Delia I have this theory… most of us think we are not photogenic because we’ve mostly seen ‘not great’ pictures of ourselves. They’re not great because they don’t look like the person we see when we look in the mirror… they are not a true […]

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