“Ten years ago, I sought out Mari to do a photoshoot as a birthday gift for my husband. We did it, and with all her care, attention, and warmth, she showed me that, deep down, the photoshoot was more than just a gift—it was something for me.
The album was admired by both my husband and me. I realized that the beauty captured in those photos was always there, every moment of my life. That photoshoot elevated my self-esteem so significantly that, as the years went by and life brought its changes, I held onto the purpose and certainty that I would repeat the experience.
And now, 10 years later, I returned to Mari, and she welcomed me with the same kindness and professionalism. But this time, there were differences from the first session. This new photoshoot was a gift from me… to me.
So many physical and inner changes have happened over the past 10 years, and Mari captured them beautifully in this new and incredible photoshoot.
Thank you, Mari, for planting the seed of self-love 10 years ago and continuing to nurture it through your posts. For the past decade, I’ve been a loyal follower, absorbing your ideas and admiring your work. Through this, I cultivated the lesson that the first photoshoot taught me: I am exactly who I want to be, and beauty is always within us.
Looking at both photoshoots now, I can see the incredible way you were able to lay bare my soul. And in both sessions, you reminded me of just how powerful I am!”
