The Power of Confidence

Many people think that I am a very confident woman. My poise, reserve and assertiveness can often come across as offensive…..

But in reality….

I am just as insecure as most of the woman out there.
I question my beauty
I question my intelligence
I question my ability to be a mother, a wife, a daughter and a sister.

I fear making goals that seem too lofty or proclamations I might not be able to fulfill.

We always said (but only to ourselves), that after Ben finished his Master’s degree, it was my turn.
I was afraid to even apply to a Master’s program for fear I wouldn’t get in and then I was afraid that I would fail.

But here I am. One course down which I didn’t fail but rather, surprised myself a bit at my ability to write a research paper after *ahem* 8 years since I sat in a classroom.

And during all of this I said (but only to myself), wouldn’t it be great if my photography could pay for my Master’s degree.

But even then I doubted…even now, I doubt. I doubt my ability as a photographer and even moreso as a business woman. How will I get the business? Will I get any business? What if no one thinks what I have to offer is worth paying for? I have trouble even asking people to model for me so that I can try new things but I finally did…and lucky for me, she is stunning.

This is my first time EVER taking maternity shots…thanks Stacey!