Happiness, Now Theres A Concept

I am happy. Still a bit nervous but happy. The past eight months I have worked hard to make positive changes in my life and now it is starting to pay off.

This morning I was trying on clothes that were too tight to wear but after a month at the gym I am proud to say they fit! Its nice to see definition come back to my arms and legs.

My monthly crimson tide did not come with the PMS I am usually fighting. I didn't snap at anyone or cry my eyes out.  I feel this that working out is definitely helping with this.

I feel calm and balanced. Not yet 100% but getting there.

My magazine finally arrived! It finally feels real to me now that I can hold it and show it off. I have to thank Marcelo from Digital Photographer EU for giving me the opportunity to be featured in the magazine. It was a surprise that came out of no where. Pure vanity. I always hoped my nature pictures would be picked to be published so when I asked to submit my own self-portraits, I was shocked!

In the next two weeks I should be getting my camera. I am so excited! I miss taking pictures.

My photography/websites are going to go through some big changes. I have a lot to do to reach the goals I have set forth. Working hard for something, is really satisfying and feels so good.

Published! For The First Time

Back in December, I was asked by Digital Photographer Magazine EU to submit some of my self-portraits for their January edition.  I was thrilled considering all of the talented ladies out there.  

I have been waiting for the magazine to get to arrive. It will be come real to me once I hold it in my hands. The magazine was nice enough to send me a PDF so I decided to post it here. The bio is in Portuguese so I have it translated into English.

Jeanine Marie first used self-portraits with a point-and-shoot camera as a way to heal and sooth old wounds. "I started taking self-portraits as a way to see myself as I really am," she said. "It was not the way other people have told me that they saw me." When she began feeling brave enough, she shared them with friends and family. She found support and encouragement and began posting them online where she received a positive reaction.

Jeanine admits to being a bit shy when it comes to her self-portraits. For example, one may only see her long flowing red hair and a peak of an eye.She found her best lighting and poses through trial and error. She likes to get experimental with her editing by using textures, double exposures and tint.

Currently, Jeanine lives in New England, fulfilling a life long dream to be surround by her first love, nature.

Once I get the magazine, I will scan it and share it with you.