NSV with pictures! :D

I've been hiding from cameras for so long I don't even remember anymore. It was rare for me to let anyone but me take them, because I controlled the angle, the lighting, and if I didn't like it, I deleted it. Immediately. Since I've been losing weight, I've been working on that a lot, but it was still rare for me to actually LIKE any of the pictures that came out of it. I liked some of my wedding pictures, but I still saw flaws and there were only a few a actually liked very much. Last weekend, we decided to get family pictures done. I have a co-worker that does photography as well (a woman of many talents, it seems) and since her prices were really reasonable I booked a session with her. Last night she emailed me a few of the pictures she took and for the first time in a long time I actually LOVE the way I look in pictures. It's an amazing feeling to finally feel in control and not be so afraid that I'm going to look fat or stupid. I'm going to post the pics of me she sent to share. And because I love them. And because I can. LOL I only hope this might be inspiration to someone else who struggles with their views of themselves that it IS possible to love yourself and the way you look!