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Site featured in "7 Impossible Things Before Breakfast" blog - March, 2009.

What the Real Women Have to Say
"I really enjoyed the process of being photographed; it was very special... in that moment in time, I felt important and unique. As a former art historian, and lover of art- but someone with no artistic talent - it was very special to be the art, to be immersed in it and help create something that someone might find beautiful. It was definitely a fun and positive experience, and despite any body issues I may have, I came out on the other side with a better appreciation for my body- and its perfection in all the imperfections. I would absolutely do it again, and would advise other people to try it, to see what they can learn about themselves, and how beautiful their bodies really are when not looking with such critical eyes."

"When I chose to do a photo session for the “Real Women” series and later saw the photographs, it was one of those rare moments in my life when I did appreciate my appearance in the present tense and didn’t want to change a thing."

"Ever since I was a child I wanted to be a model but the second I realized I was not going to have the typical model body I thought that I was never going to have the opportunity to experience what a model experiences in front of a camera.  My Real Women session changed that.  My Real Women Session let me show the whole me, the me with cleavage, smirks, pale skin and attitude. Jacquelynn's vision of "Real Women" is one I share. "

"My session with Jacquelynn was rewarding in so many ways. The session itself was incredibly fun, her warm and easy personality put me at ease immediately. Before even viewing the photos I felt a sense of rebirth. After viewing them I was in awe of how she captured me in a way I hadn`t seen myself in nearly a decade. I am less critical of my physical self since the session, I am more confident in my own personal beauty. Sharing those moments with Jacquelynn is something I am extremely proud of and will always treasure."

"I have been a competitive swimmer most of my life, 40 plus years, and never really thought much about my body.  I never minded being in a swim suit in public, but in lingerie in front of the camera? That's not me! But then Jackie told me about the Real Women project and I decided to give it a try - to see how I would feel.  During the session she made me feel quite comfortable and helped me go outside my box a little.  The end result, when I saw myself, was staggering - all I could think was wow... is that really me??  I realized that I have never liked my body although I am very fit. I always hid behind baggy clothes. No more! Seeing the end results have made me feel better about myself and now I wear clothes that fit me better."

"My Real Woman session with Jacquelynn was a part of ‘living out loud’ for me.  In my earlier, quiet, re-education of self, I discovered my sensuality and the power of self confidence that it gifted me with.  I no longer want to stifle the powerful femininity that I feel course through me at times. And I wanted proof that it was indeed beautiful and powerful. I wanted know, feel and see that I was, in fact, a real woman. The best way to do this I felt, was through capturing it in photos.  Jacquelynn understood my need and made me feel comfortable and honored."
 
"Though the idea of the Real Women session appealed to me, I struggled with it some because I thought this was, perhaps, a vain pursuit, and then I started to worry that I wouldn't actually be able to go through with it. But as we got into the session I found myself very relaxed and wanting to make certain the camera had what it needed to capture any bit of beauty I see in myself. Initially seeing the images of myself caused me to wince, but the more I looked at them, the more I realized they were beautiful and every part of me that I like or appreciate was captured and would now be preserved forever. This space in time of where I am with my body is different than it was 5 years ago, and will be different again in another 5 years, so it's a wonderful way to capture a piece of the history of my body – today – just as it is."