I Was So Beautiful!

Most women struggle with insecurity. That’s a fact. One of the biggest reasons is comparison—we measure ourselves against perfectly curated images in magazines or Instagram, always feeling like we don’t quite measure up. It’s as if we’re chasing an illusion, a mirage that keeps slipping through our fingers. Have you experienced something similar?

Recently, I visited my parents. Their home feels like an antique museum—no exaggeration, they could open one tomorrow. They keep so many items that remind me of my childhood. It’s so sweet. Back to the point, while dusting a shelf, I stumbled upon an old photo album. I was around 15 or 16 in those pictures. Within minutes, I completely forgot about cleaning. I sat down, flipping through the pages, lost in memories. I smiled and whispered, “I was so beautiful.”

Back then, I didn’t think so. I disliked my full lips, chubby cheeks, and hair that always stuck out in every direction. I thought I was too tall, too curvy. Looking back, I realize how wrong I was. In fact, I was quite slim—I did ballroom dancing at the time. I have no idea why I believed I was overweight. I wish I could meet my younger self and tell her that she’s beautiful, just as she is.

It’s easy to get caught in those insecurities, especially when you’re constantly measuring yourself against others. But looking back, I see now that I was not only beautiful but strong, vibrant, and full of life. We all have those moments when we don’t see ourselves clearly, when we focus too much on what we don’t like rather than what makes us special.

And I can only imagine the pressure that ballerinas and models feel. They seem flawless to the world, yet so many struggle with self-doubt. The world may see them as perfect, but deep down, they are just like the rest of us—flawed, questioning, and, most importantly, human. It’s a reminder that beauty isn’t about fitting into someone else’s mold—it’s about embracing yourself, flaws and all.

My clients often ask me, “How do you make me look so beautiful in your photos?” But it’s not about retouching. No editor in the world can fake a real emotion. And that’s the essence of photography—capturing emotions. Laughter. A gentle smile. The sparkle in someone’s eyes. Tenderness. Passion. Inner peace. Even sadness and longing.

I always ask my clients to do one thing: relax and think about the happiest moment in their life. The day they felt pure joy. Maybe it was their wedding, the birth of a child, or a dream trip. Everyone has that special memory.

They don’t realize the difference right away. They don’t see how their eyes start to shine, how their body relaxes, how the tension melts away. But I do. And I capture it.

That’s the secret. That’s the magic. It’s the same reason why people in love seem to glow—their emotions create a kind of light around them. This works the same way.

A few months ago, a client booked a photoshoot but still hasn’t come because she’s unhappy with the way she looks. And I wonder—if she saw her current self in a photo 20 years from now, would she still think that way?

My advice: don’t wait for the “perfect” moment. Book your photoshoot now. (I even offer online sessions—message me for details.) Don’t miss the chance to capture your emotions, your beauty, as you are today.

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