Why I Fell in Love with the Camera

Some people journal. Others sing, dance, Act, or draw. For me, my form of expression has always been through the camera. Modeling isn’t just a thing I do — it’s a part of how I connect with myself.

It didn’t start in a fancy studio or with a professional shoot. It started in my bedroom with a phone, a mirror, and a lot of trial and error. I’d take photo after photo, figuring out how to angle my body, what poses felt natural, and which ones made me feel powerful. It wasn’t about getting likes or compliments — at least not in the beginning. It was about creating a version of myself that felt confident, bold, and completely in control.

Over time, it became more than a hobby. It became therapy. I didn’t always have the words to explain how I felt, but somehow, the way I posed, styled myself, or looked into the camera told the story for me. Whether I was smiling, serious, soft, or strong — every photo said something. Every photo helped me understand myself more.

Modeling gave me something I hadn’t felt in a long time — freedom. I wasn’t being told how to look or how to feel. I decided that. I picked the vibe, the outfit, the mood, the angle. Some days I felt like being artistic and moody. Other days I’d wear something bright and playful. Every shoot was different, and every version of me was valid.

The process helped me stop seeing photos as something I had to “look perfect” in. Instead, I started to focus on how they made me feel. When I looked back at them, I didn’t just see how I looked — I remembered how I felt when I took them. That changed everything. The camera became a mirror, but one that reflected more than just my face. It showed me growth. It showed me healing.

I’ve done shoots outside, in front of mirrors, with natural lighting, or just with a soft window glow. I’ve posed in bikinis, workout clothes, oversized hoodies, and glam outfits. It never really mattered what I was wearing — what mattered was that I felt something when I took the shot. That feeling is what I try to share with people who follow me.

People sometimes think modeling is only about appearance, but to me, it’s about energy. It’s about showing up and being willing to be seen — for real. Some days I feel unstoppable, and some days I feel unsure. Both versions are valid. Modeling gave me a space where I didn’t have to pick one version. I could be all of them. I could be real.

And honestly, the more I leaned into that, the more other people connected with my content. I started getting messages from women who said, “You helped me feel more confident” or “I started taking pictures of myself again because of you.” That’s when I realized this was bigger than just a photo. It was about giving other people permission to love themselves too.

Now when I get in front of the camera, I do it for myself — but also for the girl who doesn’t feel seen. For the woman who’s still learning to love her body. For anyone who’s been told they’re too much or not enough. I hope every image I post says, “You’re allowed to take up space.”

I’m not a supermodel. I don’t have a team of stylists or photographers. I just have a phone, a vision, and a whole lot of passion. And honestly? That’s more than enough.