Pottery Farm | Kristina Dale (Patreon)

The photoshoot looks so beautiful, and it really is; but I think a lot of people don't consider how ugly the process of achieving beauty can be! When Kristina and I went here last month in June, the humidity was unbearable. My long thick hair already adds so much heat to my body, and with this thick air and high temps, even in the evening, I felt less than beautiful. My hair was sweaty and sticking to my back, my clothes were clinging to me in unflattering ways, and the bugs were beginning to eat at me. But nonetheless, I wanted to get these shots. Honestly, I felt very ugly on this day; I have gained weight during the pandemic, and the sweat dripping down my face and my thighs sticking to one another did not help me feel elegant. But looking back at these shots once Kristina finished them, it is amazing to see how beautiful we can be even when we feel the most disgusting within ourselves.

Have you had any experiences like this? Feeling disgusting, ugly, worthless, et cetera, but then some product or achievement showing you otherwise? Do share! I'd love to see how we all can grow and find happier thoughts within ourselves.

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Kristina Dale Photography
The Pottery Farm, 2020