#firsttimemodel

I just realized I hadn’t shared any pics from my shoot with gorgeous @echonandrea 😱😅 we met a bit unusually randomly over coffee and I asked her to come model for me and did I pick a winner or what?? How do you like these? (Andrea had 0 experience in front of the camera and she nailed it!) #firsttimemodel #firstshoot #studiophotoshoot #colorful #colorgelphotography (at Helsinki) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaxHG4VtHf-/?utm_medium=tumblr

Poppy did an amazing job today, fighting off first shoot nerves. I probably didn’t help when I balanced her on top of this wall. The end result was very much worthwhile. #firsttimemodel #model #kiwigirl #locationshoot #portrait #urbanphotography #portraitphotography #shiftinglightphotography #hamiltonphotographer #waikatophotographer #nikon #godox https://www.instagram.com/p/CaJ1FUYJI3T/?utm_medium=tumblr

Cloud Nine.  This was a first time model that posed at my studio. She had always wanted to pose for an artist and has since gone on to work with several photographers around the UK and in New York and Italy.  This was one of my faves from then session, but there are at least four others that I rather liked.  The original is still available for sale.  Contact me through Instagram or the website.

We are preparing for the shahin (写真) shooting ready... Terry is busy setting up the lighting while I am waiting for it with everything "set"! Photographer : Terry Ong @terry_onggg Hairstylist : Ryan Cheong @cheong_ryan Vest provider : Chua Jia Yi @chuajy629 Theme of Photography : Executive Mature Man Location : Mount Austin Date : 7 April, Wednesday #photography #firsttimemodel #executive #matureman #owncostumes #ozhair (at Taman Mount Austin, JB) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN9UWXag36b/?igshid=13qbyyk1hcdey

Another photo from the beach/swimwear shoot ☺️ And planning for another one with @nzstreetrides_models soon! Have to say, doing judo as a kid has really impacted how I feel about my body. Being in such a weight-oriented sport for tournaments always made me feel awful about my weight. I always struggled to stay within one weight category, and was always nearly over the weight all the time, going up to the next category all the time. All the other girls in my dojo were so much skinnier, and had better results in competitions too. I felt so bad about myself for years. Starting it up again took a lot of courage, but I’m glad I have, because it’s led me to be more accepting of how my body is, and what it will never be. I love the flexibility and strength judo has given me, as well as my respect for coaches, fellow judoka and dojo family members, and my own parents, family, and friends, who supported me for years. #bodyconfident #firsttimemodel #piha #judogirlsrock (at Piha Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqo6kgpgiP1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1666hrybarg8t

Here’s a shot of me at Piha for a photoshoot done with @nzstreetrides_models ☺️ I’m loving my body confidence at the moment! I have scars, squinty eyes, and not perfect teeth, and I don’t care 😏 #piha #firsttimemodel #bikini #swimwear #bodyconfident #beach (at Piha Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp3wHmWAMna/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4blzxxu7n2w1

A little while ago I did a small photo shoot and honestly it was nerve wracking as fuck. I've had body image issues for as long as I can possibly remember, I'll be honest I have never exactly been in love with my body and the way I look even before I put of some extra love handles:3 That being said I needed this... maybe more than I realized. It was a huge step in becoming comfortable in my own skin. I'm starting to see the beauty in my curves and every other part of me, and of course I love my tattoos:p lol anywho, I know i haven't completely gotten past how I feel about myself but this was an amazing confidence boost, I'd do it again in a heartbeat ❤️ #selflove #firsttimemodel #photoshoot #swimsuit #tattoos #thightattoo #beautiful #bodypositivity #confidence #tattooedgirls #curvygirl #curvywomen #curvyandproud #sometimesiwearmakeup

Did some last minute modeling today for @vickirae1 for the first time! I will be posting the results tomorrow! She has such a great eye! #firsttimemodel #modeling #icouldgetusedtothis #amatuermodel #makeupofinstagram