#calliegiovanna

[fabarmybeauty]

Kindness. Never underestimate the power it has to change the world. Read @laurenpaul8's story of why she started @KindCampaign, an original article from #DarlingIssue7, up now over on the blog. #DarlingDaily | Photo by @calliegiovanna

[staciemcchesney]

"Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." -- Judy Garland. This quote perfectly fits @calliegiovanna who I am so grateful to have been best friends with for almost 13 years. She blazes her own trail in life and has had incredible adventures and an amazing life journey because of it. She is a constant inspiration. ❤️ (at Point Mugu State Park)

[calliegiovanna]

Woke up like this...Callie Series 1, Photograph 6 #calliegiovanna #makeportraits #wokeuplikethis #personalwork

[calliegiovanna]

Woke up like this...Danielle Series 2, Photograph 5 I spend a majority of my nights trying to escape nightmares. I refuse to allow PTSD to make me into a shell of a person. This is why I've created a sanctuary in my bedroom to help lull me into dreams. I meditate as I fall asleep and Panton sleeps on my pillow with me every night. There's nothing better than the comfort of a loving cat when you wake up thinking you're being cut open. Sometimes I wake up wanting to scream and he gently hugs my head. It's so fucking cute and tragic. - Danielle If you want to see more, I've created a separate Instagram handle for this project in its entirety @___woke.up.like.this___ You can also go to my website under personal work. #calliegiovanna #makeportraits #wokeuplikethis #personalwork (at Los Feliz Neighborhood)

[calliegiovanna]

Woke up like this…Danielle Series 2, Photograph 2

It was particularly hard for me growing up with an attractive face and body, but also knowing that inside my body was totally fucked up. And having had so many surgeries, when I reached that point in my 20’s when I was hitting 40-50 surgeries, I started hating myself more than I can ever imagine. - Danielle

If you want to see more, I’ve created a separate Instagram handle for this project in its entirety @___woke.up.like.this___ You can also go to my website under personal work.

#calliegiovanna #makeportraits #wokeuplikethis #personalwork (at Los Feliz Neighborhood)

[calliegiovanna]

Woke up like this...Callie Series 1, Photograph 8 I've been getting a lot of really great feedback for this project, thank you. But, I've been told a couple of times that while the idea and premise of the project is great, I'm too beautiful to be a part of the series. While on one hand, I'm flattered... on the other, this project isn't just about not wearing makeup... It's about our insecurities, our obligations, even our bad habits... Regardless of how other people see you, you may not see yourself in the same light. This is something women live with daily, regardless of how classically beautiful they are. Also, although I do find the first series in this project to be a bit self-gratuitous, I could never ask this of someone without going through it and baring myself and my issues. This image is particularly hard for me to share because I've had body issues my whole life. But this is about growth, acceptance, and loving yourself. If you want to see more, I've created a separate Instagram handle for this project in its entirety @___woke.up.like.this___ You can also go to my website under personal work. #calliegiovanna #makeportraits #wokeuplikethis #personalwork

[calliegiovanna]

Just did my second shoot for this series today, and I'm so stoked... It doesn't matter who you are or what you look like, we all have some kind of body issues. Love yourself. Real life isn't perfect, and that's why it's beautiful... and why not have a laugh? #calliegiovanna #wokeuplikethis #personalwork #portrait

[calliegiovanna]

On a complete departure from my travel photography, I have started an ongoing series called "Woke up like this"... This project chronicles women as they just wake up... In the realest sense. No pretenses, no retouching, no primping or prepping... The purpose is to promote a positive body image, sense of self, and strength of identity. We as women are bombarded too often with images that are unattainable and unreal... I want this series to speak to the direct opposite of how we are taught to be, to act, and to look. #calliegiovanna #personalwork #portrait

[calliegiovanna]

On a complete departure from my travel photography, I have started an ongoing series called "Woke up like this"... This project chronicles women as they just wake up... In the realest sense. No pretenses, no retouching, no primping or prepping... The purpose is to promote a positive body image, sense of self, and strength of identity. We as women are bombarded too often with images that are unattainable and unreal... I want this series to speak to the direct opposite of how we are taught to be, to act, and to look. #calliegiovanna #personalwork #portrait

[calliegiovanna]

On a complete departure from my travel photography, I have started an ongoing series called "Woke up like this"... This project chronicles women as they just wake up... In the realest sense. No pretenses, no retouching, no primping or prepping... The purpose is to promote a positive body image, sense of self, and strength of identity. We as women are bombarded too often with images that are unattainable and unreal... I want this series to speak to the direct opposite of how we are taught to be, to act, and to look. #calliegiovanna #personalwork #portrait

[calliegiovanna]

Cenote swimming... #calliegiovanna #mexico #playadelcarmen #cenotes #snorkeling (at Chikin Ha)

[calliegiovanna]

Sea turtle!!! #calliegiovanna #turtle #greenseaturtle #mexico #playadelcarmen (at Playa del Carmen, Mexico)

[calliegiovanna]

Such beautiful and graceful creatures... My absolute favorite. #calliegiovanna #mexico #greenseaturtle #turtle #playadelcarmen (at Playa del Carmen, Mexico)

[calliegiovanna]

Snorkel... Snorkel... Snorkel... #calliegiovanna #snorkel #playadelcarmen #mexico (at Playa del Carmen, Mexico)

[calliegiovanna]

Exploring Cenotes in Mexico... #calliegiovanna #mexico #cenotes #yucatan #playadelcarmen (at Cenote Chikin-Ha)

[calliegiovanna]

Rainbow behind the stadium... Must be good luck! Let's Go Dodgers!!! #calliegiovanna #Dodgers #la #losangeles #dodgerstadium (at Dodger Stadium)