This is my seventh annual Project Beauty shoot, and it is still without question my favorite shoot of the year. Our shoot happened back in July and, as usual, I asked the girls to come in with NO makeup so that we could capture each girl's God-given natural beauty. This year I accepted nominations from our community again and we had 4 lovely girls join my LHP senior models for our shoot!
I'm so thankful to each and every Project Beauty participant - I know how difficult it can be to put yourself out there in this way. You are all stunning and precious just the way you are, and most importantly, your inner beauty is just as bright as your outer beauty. Keep letting your lights shine!
Keep scrolling to meet each girl and hear what they had to say about the experience or beauty in general.
“The beauty project for me was something I was a little nervous but super excited about. Spreading natural realistic beauty is something I love and think should be spread more. Social media fills our heads with unrealistic beauty standards of influencers and celebrities all editing their images. This photo shoot gave us a chance to in-brace each our own and each other’s natural beauty which I feel like isn’t talked about/done much. I loved getting to be in the studio with all the girls encouraging, and uplifting each other making the shoot one of my absolute favorites!” ~ Addi
"This project reminded me of the authentic beauty that God has given me. Throughout the shoot I felt encouraged and very welcome to be myself. To all the girls that see these pictures, I hope that they see not just the outward appearances or expressions, but also the inward beauty and personality within." ~ Alexa
“Project beauty was such a great and raw experience! No makeup really brought out everybody’s natural beauty and true selves on the camera, and in person. This was such a special project to be a part of and I really appreciated this opportunity.” ~ Caroline
“It was fun to do a photo shoot where the ultimate goal wasn't to end up with perfect pictures. Instead of dressing up beforehand and editing away anything out of place, it was much more casual, with no pressure to look polished. Professional photos have a reputation as being intentionally enhanced or refined versions of someone. I feel like these pictures are very human and show that you don't have to set up a perfect moment to be photo-worthy.” ~ Celia
~Elisabeth~
"This project really made me reframe the way I think about my own beauty and increased my overall confidence in my natural self. I would encourage others that are seeing these pictures to focus less on trying to be what society considers as beautiful and focus more on being your true authentic self." ~ Isha
"There’s a lot of emphasis in this world on your external beauty, but many people forget about your internal beauty and confidence. I enjoyed this project for the very reasons it was made: to remind people that you don’t have to look a certain way to be confident, inspiring, and passionate. Your true beauty comes from how you express who you are on the inside to the world." ~ Lily
“Project Beauty showed me that we are all beautiful in our own way. We should all be able to feel comfortable in our own skin despite the standards that the world sets for us. I know that I am uniquely and wonderfully made by God and that we all are beautiful inside and out.” ~ Meredith
“I absolutely loved the Project Beauty Shoot and everything it embodies. To me, true beauty comes from the soul. It is the light that you shine and the positive impact you have on other’s. It’s having the confidence to always be your authentic self, regardless if you have fancy clothes and full makeup. Project beauty is a fantastic reminder to always embrace your differences and perceived imperfections, because we all are our own kind of beautiful!” ~ Taylor
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