Tayla | Body & Soul
I launched the ‘Body & Soul’ Campaign with the mission to empower and inspire confidence in women by showcasing their true self, strength, beauty and celebrate who they are right now. I want to help shift perspectives about beauty and show that EVERY body is beautiful… EVERY body is a work of art. But most importantly, we are more than how we look and what size clothes we wear. There is a story inside us all that has made us who we are today. And who we are right now is worth celebrating. So I’d love for you to follow along, read the stories of these incredible women and be inspired.
Meet TAYLA
“When I was younger I remember thinking women with muscular bodies were too 'manly'. It took me a long time to learn to embrace my naturally broader shape. Even now there are good and bad days.”
“I was always an overweight kid then went on to be an overweight adult. I lost a lot of weight when I was in my early 20s and fell in love with fitness. Although my body has changed so much over the years, every day I'm learning to be more and more comfortable in my skin. Yes, I have stretch marks, loose skin but there is more to my body than that. As cliche, as it is lifting weights and having a strong body has changed my whole life.”
“Beauty or beautiful is confidence, it is seeing someone who just lights up the room. I think you can see it in someone’s eyes, not just the way the look or dress. I don’t always feel beautiful but I’m always working towards testing my comfort zone which I am finding is helping. I’ve set some big goals for 2020 and part of the journey is going to challenge every ounce of my confidence.”
For those struggling to see their own beauty, Tayla’s advice is: “Find what fuels your soul. Whether it be an activity or a place somewhere you feel yourself and start there. People will always have an opinion no matter what you do or what you look like and you can't please everyone. And on those days where you aren't feeling it, find a way to just do it and I guarantee you'll start feeling it.”
Tayla’s words on her Body & Soul experience: “I was unsure what to expect but it was such an amazing experience. Tania helped me feel completely comfortable, I left feeling more confident from the whole experience. I’ve even told my friends to give it a go!”
Tayla, it was awesome having you in the studio! Thank you for your vulnerability and trusting me to create these beautiful portraits with you. I can’t wait to see what 2020 holds for you! You are INCREDIBLE inside and out, body & soul….
Shout out to Charity from Charity Barnes Hair and Makeup Artistry again for her gorgeous hair and makeup styling and ability to enhance women’s natural beauty! If you’re ever in need of a talented hair and makeup artist Charity is your woman!
Interested in your own Body & Soul photoshoot experience? Find out more and get in touch here.