"When I opened my email to these beautiful images this week I dropped to the floor, took a deep breath in and instantly reflected back to my 15 year old self.
The self that I once thought would never be enough to feel this confident, be this bold, and have my beauty be seen by someone other than me.
For years I struggled with the color of my skin, the way I some how scar so very easily and accepting not just one but multiple birth marks across my body.
I remember always being in a change room as a dancer and having to get undressed in front of so many, I was always so conscious of who's looking. Some were brave enough to see my beautiful flaws and voice them and gosh did I struggle so much for so long with that.
This past few months I've had multiples of photoshoots, some where I had to get completely naked in front of others and not once did anyone see me differently than I see me. They saw my beauty and captured it in a way that's changed not just how I feel about my myself and body but they've strengthen my thoughts about how "enough" I am to be who I am... Or to be what I want to be. To be free to be ME!
It took a lot of courage to remove myself from the box I placed myself into when I was younger, everyday I try to step out of my comfort zone to feel my power as a mother but most importantly to feel my power as a WOMAN!
And this right here is proof of it. 🙌🏼"
We've been huge fans for @denupzter for a long time. Her words and strength inspire us everyday. It was a pleasure working with you so much this year, Anupa!
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