34 yearsā¦And Iām finally understanding that itās not about how fast you are going towards your goals⦠its about the clarity behind the why. Itās about getting to the point where you can eliminate any and every distraction that will further derail you from your purpose. Itās about putting one more foot in front of the other no matter how small a step that may be. Itās about continuing to get up, cause this is BIGGER than you (and your feelings).
Growth is inevitable NOT because you are getting older, but because you choose to continue to fail. So keep wondering, keep dreaming, keep believing. I pray God will make all things clear to you.
New birthday portraits by me
Makeup by me
Hair by @image.envy.hair ā¤ļø
I am on a mission to make sure that every woman remembers exactly who they are in this world.
@annehathaway & @jessicachastain in Mothersā Instinct. Out TODAY in select theaters in the US.
Photo by me. š„¹
I donāt quite have the words yet to accurately describe what an honor it was to even witness these two powerhouses in person.
2020 is when I first met #ginatorres. She was so gracious posing for these photos after a really long day on set. I will never take for granted the opportunity to photograph living legends. It was such an honor to showcase how I saw her through my eyes.
1ļøā£ Get a good nightās sleep! š¤
Canāt stress this one enough! Sleep is 100x better than photoshop. Prioritize rest!
2ļøā£ Stay Hydrated! š¦
Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol to prevent puffiness and bloating for clear skin.
3ļøā£ Donāt try new hairstyles or makeup the day of šāāļø
If you arenāt using our HMU team, Stick to what you know looks good on you. The day of the photoshoot is NOT the time to experiment. Trust me on this.
4ļøā£ Wear loose clothing on the way in
With tight clothing, sometimes it take 15-20 mins to get rid of those line marks on the skin.
5ļøā£ Eat a real meal beforehand! š½ļø
This is a big one! A balanced meal 2 hours before your shoot helps keep energy and focus steady, crucial for children too.
6ļøā£ Nail Prep š
People often overlook this one. Clean, polished nails make a huge difference in photos.
7ļøā£ Come with a clean, freshly washed face and hair šāāļø
Our HMU team is the best. They get to work the minute you walk in. Having a clean fresh canvas helps tremendously.
8ļøā£ Bring extra accessories, shoes, clothing š
Sometimes when the creativity is flowing, we may pair another outfit or accessory that completes the overall look. Better to come over prepared then to not.
9ļøā£ Create a confidence-boosting playlist š¶
Music just elevates the vibe and you know what hypes you up better than anybody. Itās such an important factor in photoshoots.
š Try not to plan anything immediately afterwards š
Rushing causes chaos. When your mind is free from anything else other than the session it keeps you present. Maintaining a calm, and clear mind helps so much with the overall flow and energy of the shoot.
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I will never take moments like these for granted. Being trusted to step into moments this sacred. This was Soliās very first photoshoot š„¹
I had the HONOR of watching a mother love her baby in real time, right in front of my camera⦠there are no words. Thereās just this feeling that settles in your chest and reminds you why this work matters.
Today Iām just grateful. Grateful for her trust, grateful for this art, and grateful that these images will live with this family forever. I literally teared up reading her review at the end. š«¶š¾
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Thereās something so special about witnessing a mother and daughter together.
You start to realize how they are so much more similar than different.
Same eyes. Same laugh. Same way of tilting their head when they smile.
And then I just sit there in awe once again, realizing Iām not just documenting a moment. Iām documenting years and years of shared moments together. All wrapped up in this moment here. And now these images will go down in their history. š„¹š
It really doesnāt matter how much older you get, grab your mom & take the photos. I PROMISE you, youāll thank me later.
I have two openings May 9 for a Motherās Day experience. Link in bio.
āØThe Best Mother and Daughter Duo: @nostalgiavintageandthrift
āØPhotographed by @a.longchampphotography
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Seen.
When I got the opportunity to photograph Zakiya the first thing I thought about was how can I showcase her heart? If anybody has the opportunity to have even 1 conversation with Z, you would know exactly what I mean. The type of person that SEES you. Truly sees you. And takes you in exactly as you are.
Seen.
Thatās what I feel every time I leave my beautiful friend.
This headshot session quickly became an ode to honor her quiet strength, her enduring spirit and her unwavering love. And I am so proud to witness her pour all of that into @jahva.coffee.co . A new wellness coffee company that creates a wide variety of Teas, Matchaās & specialty Coffees. It is truly one of the best tasting coffee and matcha drinks I have ever had. And I can see why, given she pours all of her incredible energy into serving and creating each cup.
Z, Iām so proud of what youāve created. I canāt wait for the world to encounter @jahva.coffee.co
Photo: @a.longchampphotography
Clothing: @steuben.vintage.closet
What God has joined together, let it be remembered.
There is something sacred about two people choosing each other, again and again and again. ā¤ļø
Photo & Set Design: @a.longchampphotography
Assist: @a.nash215
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