#Proud photoseries

My first professional lingerie shoot.

So, I was recently contacted by a local Mexico City photographer for a boudoir, lingerie style shoot. It’s always a little nerve-wracking to do a shoot, never mind in your underwear. And in these COVID times, I was a little apprehensive about doing any shoots at all. However, the photographer was great and put my mind at ease completely. Firstly, he specialises in these types of shoots and has photographed hundreds of women so he made sure everything was set up to that I felt safe, comfortable, and had privacy for changing etc. Secondly, we maintained social distancing the whole time, and wore masks (I took mine when the photos were being taken obviously). In the beginning, I was self-conscious, worrying about how my body would look, as pretty much all my imperfections would be on show. It took me a few minutes to warm up and relax but I quickly forgot about everything and just had fun. I’m so excited with how the photos turned out, and pretty proud of myself for stepping out my comfort zone and trying something new.

Career Vision Board

• Travel

• Interesting, meaningful stories

• Working with minority and underprivileged people

• Charity and humanitarian work

• Friendly and supportive co-workers and crew

• Female co-workers and crew

• Well-known publications such as National Geographic

• Awards and accolades

• Camera operating

• Directing

• Photojournalism

• Documentaries

• Good work/life/family balance

• Mentor and support other female filmmakers

• Creative control and freedom

Dream Home (Mexico) Vision Board

• External or extra accommodation for AirBnB or guests

• Fields and open spaces or land for an animal sanctuary

• Land for growing crops

• Fruit trees

• Convenient location, close to local town or amenities

• Convenient distance from the airport

• Some traditional architectural features

• 3-4 bedrooms

• Office space

• Spacious kitchen

• Energy efficient

• Tiled floors or decor/surfaces

• Safe neighbourhood/area/city

• Good plumbing

• Good internet access

• Good overall condition/ minor construction changes

• Pool

• Big his and hers bathroom

• 2-3 bathrooms

• Colourful

• Sports courts

• Games room

• Car garage

• Calm space for yoga and meditation

• Nice views