I had the privilege of photographing for Caring Magazine's issue themed, "Building Confidence."  I spoke with different women about the idea of confidence in the context of beauty.  How do we instill confidence in our children?  What kinds of struggles have we had in dealing with confidence?  

I met with Kristin at the Pasadena Public Library and we chatted about this topic.  She said, On the surface, we can feel confident when we feel accomplished or if we feel like people like us because we look a certain way. It’s very circumstantial. People can be confident in public, but can be very self-loathing. True beauty draws a sense of identity and worth from deeper within. What sets you apart is knowing that you know the Holy Spirit within you. It makes you glow. You don’t have to strive to be like someone else, but it’s an assurance knowing that you are enough. When you interact with a beautiful person, it’s not about them. A truly beautiful person draws beauty out of others and is able to see beauty in places other people don’t see it."

I personally love this session.  It must be one of my favorites of the year.  Warm tones and muted colors that fills you with a sense of wonderment.  Awe.  Who wouldn't want to remember these moments reading books to their children!  And especially as an educator, this environment suits Kristin and her daughter perfectly.