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I am proudly taking part in a 52 week challenge with 16 other amazing photographers. Basically, every week (for 52 weeks) we are given a theme or prompt. We interpret it then bring it to life through photographs. I am very excited to be taking part in this project as I’m sure to be inspired by everyone’s interpretation each week. Also, this will allow me to share what makes me who I am, as well as grow as a photographer. Oh, and have fun to! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s work! Follow the journey. Our blogs are all linked so check back every Friday @ 9 am, EST and view 16 amazing interpretations of the same theme!
This weeks theme |Self Portrait|
“All dolled up and no where to go”
Yes, that would be me. Being a Mom to five doesn’t leave me a lot of time to go out on a date with the CDR, much less dress up. The dress I’m wearing (with jeans) was my New Year’s Eve outfit. I was so exhausted from all the holiday hoopla that come Dec 31 (Z’s b-day too), I only had energy to plan a small birthday party. So my sequin dress was left unworn and has been hanging in the closet since. We did manage to ring in the new year (zip up hoodies and all) with our favorite appetizers and some champagne and cider. That’s a tradition I’ll never be too exhausted or under dressed to change. Next year we’ll do some things differently but nonetheless, I’ll make an effort to be all dolled up even if it’s in my own home. Happy New Year! 🙂
Now go check out the amazingly talented Hannah Mayo -West Palm Beach Portrait Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer and her self portrait. See you next week!
Here are some outtakes as I’ve learned not to take myself or life too seriously. I was directed by my 3.5 yr old, made for a fun session.
Tags: 52 weeks, personal, photography, self portrait
26 Comments
Oh, love love love!! Beautiful shots my beautiful lady! That shirt is to die for!!
Thanks Shauna, loved your SP too!
Jeez,Gigi, you are hot stuff! I hear ya on the “all dressed up with nowhere to go”. I’ve only got two little ones, and just recently I went out with with a friend for the first time in years.
Beautiful shots! I love the tinsel in the first one!
Sarah, we must make extra efforts to make sure we have some personal time! I need a girls night out too!
gigi…you are so beautiful…and glamourous…mom of 5? i refuse to believe it! happy to be working on this project with you. thx for all your efforts in putting this together.
Thanks Hope, looking forward to getting to know you!
So are smokin’ girl!!!! Love this!!!
Thanks Jen!
Gigi- You are so stinkin gorgeous! I can’t wait to go on this project 52 journey with you!
Thank you! Looking forward to our journey together as well!
Gigi – Fun shots. You look fabulous!
And completely unrelated…what year is your husband? Both my husband and I are class of ’91.
And still unrelated…I was born in Japan. My dad was in the army.
Kelly, OMG…hubby is class of 91 as well, eco major! We are a navy family living in Japan! Karma!
I LOVE all your pictures! especially the out takes, and I love your top. You are one hot mama! Can’t believe you have 5 kids!
Aww, thank you Shea. You are too sweet! Loved your photo as well.
Very beautiful! Love the outtakes! If I had posted all my outtakes, I would have been the laughing stock of the forum! Oh dear! Self-portraits are not my thang! But you make it look so easy! Can’t wait to see more next week!
Beautiful, Gigi. I’m so glad to be part of this project with you!
wow 5 kids!! love the SPs. can’t wait to see more!!
Beautiful Gigi, love it!
Thank you Stephanie!!
what fun to be directed by a three year old.. lol
gorgeous!
Thank you Jules!
Gorgeous!!! You have always been so beautiful!
Aww, thanks Val! Love ya!
You are gorgy! Beautiful dress, too! Love these pictures 🙂
Very pretty!!! Loved the outtakes!! 🙂
Love this! You’re beautiful!! 🙂