my honey took some photographs of me yesterday, and i have to say, some of them i love. they make me feel beautiful, and to know that my hone captured these images of me makes me feel even more beautiful. i needed this, i think, because i forget — like so many moms — that i am still a woman, and i am still a beautiful woman. yes, i’ll say that aloud just because i never do. and you know what? it feels good to do so.
if you’ve never had your partner or friend or child or parent take photographs of you, try it. you’ll feel vulnerable as heck, and maybe shy and embarrassed, but once you really let go and relax, you’ll enjoy it. i’ve always struggled with this, but i was able to let go of that some, especially once i changed from my dress to my jeans.
we took new photographs because i’m starting up a new blog site with my own domain (phew! intimidating stuff, i’ll tell you), and i want a new photo to go up near the top (though it won’t be part of the banner … at least i don’t think so). it would help if you could give me your honest opinion and tell me which photograph you prefer. i should tell you too, that i’m thinking the title of the new blog will be, this serendipitous life. i’m not sure whether any of these photos will work with the blog title (we’ll probably take more photos), but even if none of them seem right, i’d like to share them with you because i’m so proud of my honey and of me.
i’m thinking we’ll be doing this more often, because it is so very interesting and fun. i’ll be taking more photographs in general because, well, i like photographs. this will be a prominent feature on my new blog. this, and i’m thinking of writing a short story with a new page or a new chapter every week. i’d like to know what you all think about it. maybe with accompanying real-life pictures. what do you all think?
i’ve got ideas and i want to share them with you … i hope you don’t mind!
much love and beauty on this gorgeous fall (spring) day!
i love the 1st one, and 2nd & 3rd last ones!
they (and you) really are beautiful!
Hi Juliana:
I like the one by the mantel…it would be even nicer cropped at about hip level…
Hugs,
Wendy
they are all so beautiful, it would be hard to choose one … although I do think the second one (if cropped to hip level, as Wendy says) shows a lovely vulnerability and gentleness.
You look like a fairy or someone out of the early seventies. The photos all capture your natural beauty and grace, but also your sensitivity.
Congratulations on the domain! I’ve often wanted to do that myself, but groceries come first, lol!
I look forward to seeing it when you’re done.
((hugs))
Hi! I love imgp35761.jpg and imgp3559.jpg. These are the second and third ones up from the bottom. Those are my favorites
Good job to your husband, what a sweet idea to have him take the pics. BEAUTIFUL! 
Jen
Hello my dear Juliana,
All the photos are gorgeous.
I love the 4th one (the one you´re looking up)
Hungry for your blog! Love you!
Hey Juliana
Those photos are gorgeous! Something I want/need to do is have some photographs taken.
My faves are the 5th one and the last one.
I’ve also just bought my own domain and am working on my own website! Very intimidating stuff
love and blessings
Polly xox
ohhh beautiful! i especially love the first and fifth ones~but really they are all so wonderful!
i like the two with you in front of the door best..because your sweetie’s reflection is in the glass.
These are gorgeous, beautiful Juliana! I like the 5th one for your blog – goes with the serendipitous title, I think. And I love the two of you at the front door. And all the others!
Sunshine x
oooooh!! such loveliness! how to choose, how to choose….hmmmm….
considering the proposed title of your new space (WOOOOOT! to you on that…for a multitude of reasons)…
i really like the fifth and sixth ones (from the top)….they seem wistful and otherworldly. I also like the second-to-last one very much — although perhaps not for a bannery sort of picture..if that makes sense.
still, all that said — I think they’re ALL amazing and extra amazing is the reason why and super-extra amazing is the two of you are working together on this and super-extra-plus-amazing is you being proud of yourself — you should be!!
brilliant!!
xoxoxoxo
I absolutely love the last one – your smile and whole being just shine, shine, shine.
Olá, querida Juliana!
Linda linda! Adorei todas as fotos, especialmente a foto com o cachorro – I’m a dog person…
Gostei muito do nome que você pensou para o novo site: this serendipitous life. Delicado, leve… Muito bom!
Tenha um ótimo final de domingo!
Abraço!
So So beautiful!! The first is my personal fave
These are such beautiful shots!
Ah you are sooo beautiful. These pictures are lovely.
I think it’s always very telling, when someone posts pictures, because they tend to instinctively put their favourite one first. Well, that’s my psychobabble impression of it. So, I’m saying I like the first one best, and then the second one.
Like the sound of your new plans. Going to your own domain is very empowering. Good for you!
Dear ladies, thank you so much for your wonderful responses! It’s so interesting to see which photos all of you prefer, and it says something, I think, about the person too. Jeremy loves the first photograph, which is why I put it at the top. I was more conflicted though, and I still can’t decide, especially after seeing how varied the responses are … but there are a couple that some seem to agree on … so we’ll see! Lol, as for the domain name, I don’t know if I’m going with it because 1) it reminds me too much of This American life and 2) there are a couple of blogs with the name already!
Much love to all of you!
You look beautiful in all of them Juliana! I personally like the ones of you in the doorway of your house. There is something simple and authentic in those.
Can’t wait to see what direction you are going in!
Bree, thanks! The building is actually actually Jeremy’s mom’s garage. It’s a beautiful old building, and I love the way it frames in the photos.
those are great pictures Juliana. they capture you so well even though i don’t personally know you. you look beautiful and you are beautiful!
it’s true. whenever Will takes pictures of me, i feel shy and vulnerable. i’m much better behind the camera.
love the mood… the tone/colors, the flowers, the wood and grass, your body at ease…
beautiful!
gorgeous pics. love the 7th one from the top, it has a natural gentleness about it.
I absolutely adore the first and last pictures of you! Gorgeous! Oh and I love the name for the new blog too! Serendipitous is one of my favourite words x