{Charla Blue + Brookie Too} A New Beginning | by Jack & Lola Photography

I have been wanting new headshots for quite some time for my website and (fairly) new branding. But to be honest, I had been in a bit of a funk (understatement) and really feeling horrible about myself. Yeah, not exactly the time to step in front of the camera. This last six months have been so healing. I've committed myself to eating right, running, doing a bit (or a lot) of soul searching by reading & writing, and really thinking about what I want my future to look like. I've lost 20 pounds in the process and I feel like a new person.

I have always been a person that wears her heart on her sleeve. I'm not sure why, but I have always had an intense desire to be known. I've written and shared so much here on my blog...and then when life got really rough...I just closed down. I feel like my posts this past year have been so superficial and dishonest. I guess I have been protecting myself from the judgement & criticism.

So I'm coming out of the fog and feeling hopeful and excited for my future. I have plans and dreams and desires. The future looks promising and I really hope I can return to the person I once knew. And I know as I write all of this, that I opening myself up to even more criticism. But I ask you to consider this...

"You know my name, not my story."

So what better time to capture this new beginning than now. And thanks to my super talented photog friend, I have some beautiful images of myself and my little girl. I can't believe what she was able to capture. She is such a talent and I'm so happy to have her as my friend. Lyndsey, you are such a blessing in my life. I love & adore you! Thank you my friend.

 My older bro Steven & I....