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Just like everyone else, we have days in which we question ourselves. Question what we look like. Question what we say. Question what we do, our thoughts, our decisions. There are so many days when being a mother, wife, girlfriend, daughter, sister conflicts with our work. These are the hardest days.

And then love letters like this arrive in our inbox, with The Answer to all the questions. Thank you to Mrs. O, we appreciate your words and the time you took out of your own crazy schedule to share them with us….

Dear Gina and Sylvi,

One of my friends had shared with me that he had pictures taken of himself and I thought to myself, why? As he explained why, I realized what a great idea… to capture a moment in time, capture the essence of who you are, what you are right now.

Of course, due to my nature of being shy and not thinking that I would ever want to be seen in a bikini, I searched out women photographers and came across Enamour. Loved what I read about them, women… they pamper me…do my hair and make up…. all about me… WOW! As a mother and wife with a full time career, it’s never all about me.

Reluctantly, I called to get more information and set up a time to consult with these two ladies. All these thoughts ran through my head, “I should wait to lose 10 lbs. I should wait until after summer so I can tan. I should wait until… ” The list can go on forever. Why am I giving myself all these reasons NOT to do this?

Of course, I had anxiety…. but upon meeting them, they instantly gave me that comfortable feeling. Gina came across as the nurturing mother, reassuring type, that would have held my hand through the entire experience… just like your bestest friend since Kindergarten. Sylvi listened and listened and listened and was able to lock in to my persona. She was able to see all the aspects that made me … me. She defined me…. and knew what I was all about. Together, they are a dynamic duo! They were meant to do this.

On the day of the shoot, of course, I arrived as nervous as I could possibly be. Just like almost every other woman out there, I do not look like a Barbie. I have curves. I have arms… I am not perfect by any means. As soon as I saw their faces, they eased my anxiety.

Sylvi is a true artist. She sees in color… like no one else. Color talks to her. It comes alive to her. She is able to create emotion with her artistry and your face becomes a work of art. We had great conversation while she worked miracles on my face, and all along, my excitement grew. They also work with a hair stylist that can transform anyone’s hair to that of a Hollywood star. Nothing is beyond her… hair just listens to her and does exactly what she wants it to do. There is no look that she cannot create. Going through the outfits, boots, jewelry with these ladies was like being on a shopping spree with your closest friends. It was so much fun to pick out the outfits and start the shoot! They made me laugh from the start to the end. I feel like it was over so soon.

Gina is such a great photographer…. she can make anyone look like a model! She is able to capture emotion. She is able to capture your soul in a photograph.

What an experience! It all went by too quickly. As I left, I wondered to myself … what was I nervous about?? I walked away with higher self-esteem and such an appreciation of the person I am…. the woman I am. Sylvi and Gina captured the outside beauty but more importantly, the beauty that comes from within.

Regardless of age, weight, career, or where you are in life, this experience is a testament to who you are right here and right now… You WILL walk away with a sense of celebrating who you are… Thank you to Sylvi and Gina for reminding me of my inner and outer beauty. Thank you!