My sister, Melissa’s Facebook status reads: “I did a photo shoot for my sister…just
because she is beautiful! Here are a few
of my favorites…” Although incredibly
sweet the truth is that the photo shoot we did Monday afternoon saved me from
the depressed state in which I was becoming accustomed to these days. It forced me to do away with the bun on top
of my head and actually style my hair and apply my make-up to my face for the
first time in over a month. It also
forced me out of my “comfy” lounging around the house clothes and into a nice
sweater and some jeans. It also gave me
a reason to leave the house for once during the day.
I must admit I felt a little uncomfortable and insecure
in front of the camera as I have gained some weight. But after the first few shots and my sister
saying things like, “You are so photogenic!” and “The camera just loves you
Lysa!” I felt the dark clouds of depression starting to leave as memories from
the past when I did some modeling professionally crossed my mind.
Slowly, I let go of my insecurities and allowed myself to
pose freely instead of the stiff and rigid way I had posed when we first began. For the first time in what seemed like
forever I felt beautiful and a lot more like me. It did help, I must confess, that a perfect
stranger complimented me on how she thought my hair was beautiful. Before I knew it the depression and anxiety
were quickly replaced with giggles, blushing, and a heartfelt conversation with
my amazing sissy.
Melissa directed me through different locations and poses
amongst the beautiful and historic Sahuaro Ranch Park which was founded way
back in 1886. As one of the valley’s
oldest and most magnificent ranches, the 17-acre historic area features 13
original buildings, a beautiful rose garden, a barnyard, as well as fabulous
historic orchards. It was the perfect
choice for our photo shoot filled with so many ready to use backdrops and props
which we found along our way. An almost
magical place where with a great imagination the possibilities are endless.
Throughout this post I have featured Melissa’s favs from
her Facebook Album entitled, “Beautiful Lysa.”
Below you will find here first, the never before seen shots from that
spirit lifting day, this past Monday:
Thank you Melissa for all that you do and all that you
are to me. I wish everyone was lucky
enough to have a sister like you.
Without you in my life I often wonder where I would be!
xx
Lysa
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