I want to be a famous boudoir photographer. I know that’s a tall order, but not impossible. One of my idols, as Christa Meola, has built her empire on empowering others, including fellow photographers. She says, “I believe that imagery is powerful….and that honoring our bodies, emotions, choices & impulses through photography—whether in front of or behind the camera—is sublimely empowering.” I believe in this philosophy whole-heartily. What Meola has done is unique to the industry though; she helps women in front of and behind the camera lens. By creating this network of photographers and women, and uniting them through boudoir photography, she has become a household name. I want to do something similar, but instead focus on positive body image in addition to the art. In a study conducted by Dartmouth in 2002, "Beginning in early adolescence, women compare their
body shape and weight with their beliefs about cultural ideals". Also sighted in the study: higher self esteem and body image directly impacts their happiness and overall productivity. What a concept!
This also leads me to believe that I could actually achieve my goal of coming a world famous boudoir photographer. Helping people improve their self-image is extremely important to me, and it is NOT about the money, but self-help is a 2.5 billion-dollar-a-year industry (according to Psychology Today). People are searching for that something to make them feel better and be happier. It's human nature. I would love to be a part of something that actually does help others.
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