My profile pic by @Cristal Vancarson 💗🌸 Thank you! I love you!

If I had to describe my dad's influence on me in one word, it would be: everything. When I was 12 years old, he gave me a choice. I could have an Alva skateboard or a professional portfolio. Both cost $500. I chose the portfolio. That one decision changed my life forever. I never paid for photos again. By age 12, I was already getting paid to model for a mannequin company in New York. Yes, they actually made a mannequin of me! Looking back, that was the beginning of an incredible journey. My dad's own story was extraordinary. He was born in India and later moved back to the UK with his family. He often talked about how magical life in India had been, surrounded by family, nannies, and cooks. But life changed dramatically after that, and he experienced tremendous loss and hardship, including losing his father at only 57 years old. He was then raised by his mum and gran in the UK. He came to Hollywood in 1965 and spent years in the music industry. Our home had more than 2,000 albums on the shelves. Music was everywhere, and creativity filled every corner of our lives. It inspired me deeply. The man who raised me taught me to dream big, take chances, and believe that creativity could open doors. My biological father also left an incredible legacy. He passed away in Maui, Hawaii, in 2012. He was an exceptional photographer and graphic artist who was truly ahead of his time. He created the cover for Omni Magazine in 1984 and inspired me with his artistry and imagination. Looking back, I realize I inherited a love of creativity, storytelling, and visual art from both fathers in different ways. That $500 portfolio wasn't just an investment in pictures. It was an investment in my future. Happy Father's Day to the men who helped shape the person and artist I became. 💙 He took me to see my favorite band when I was 12 - Donny & Marie

🎉 @Sharon Prahl 🎉 Congratulations to our winner of The Professional Headshot Monthly Membership: Stay Current! 📸✨ Valued at $600 ($50 per month) For the next year, you'll enjoy: ✔ 12 monthly live remote headshot sessions ✔ Expert guidance every time ✔ Same-day image delivery ✔ A professional profile photo that evolves with you and your personal brand. Your image is often your first impression, and I'm so excited to help you show up confidently, professionally, and authentically throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who entered, shared your stories, and tagged friends. Your responses reminded me why I created this membership in the first place—because who you are today deserves to be seen. Stay tuned… this won't be the last opportunity to elevate your image. 💛📸 Book Your Session Here.

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When you look at a photo of yourself right now — What's the first word that comes to mind? Not what you wish you felt. Not what you're working toward. What word actually comes up — honestly — when you see yourself on camera today? I ask because that word tells me everything. It tells me where you are. What's holding you back. And exactly what we need to work on together. I've been a Hollywood photographer for thirty years. I've watched that word change for hundreds of people — actors, models, professionals, kids, pageant competitors, moms — after one session. One session. Drop your word below. 👇 There's no wrong answer. This is the starting line, not the finish line. And I read every single reply.