shalini0919 - Hi there!
This photo isn't a fashion polaroid. This is me in real life. No makeup, no hairdo, wearing specs (lately I have been wearing it almost all the time due to a slight power change). I know sharing a digital like this on this platform makes no sense, but I'm with a message. I hope it reaches everyone of every age, gender, sexual orientation, body type and height, who aspire to start a modelling career.
Prior to stepping on this new endeavour, I used to work as a Software Engineer in one of the top MNCs. Then I suddenly thought of being in this industry at the age of 29, although this wasn't for the first time when I had this dream. I first had it while I was in my high school, then I actively pursued it at 19, 10 years ago in 2014. But I had some set backs then, like my height issues (although I could still pursue petite modelling in Asia), and even I was body shamed for a very long time for being too "skinny" - yes, you heard it right! - as skinny isn't typically the beauty standard in the place I belong to. I was pretty naive then and gave up- with plenty of insecurities about myself- which continued to be like that for many years to come. Also as a naive girl then, I couldn't judge the best about the industry itself and started developing a negative image of the industry on my mind due to some not-so-good experiences. I then left this field, and continued with my studies, ofc something that I don't regret. I interacted with many people on the way, giving me both the best and the worst experiences which have shaped me into who I'm today. I have other strong interests in life which I have spent most of my 20s with. The older I grew, I started viewing my life in a different light.
After completing my studies I shifted to Delhi NCR for work and stayed there for a while- this chapter somehow changed a lot of my perceptions altogether- one of which being my self-esteem. This was for the first time ever since my Highschool (I used to be in Northern India back then as well), when I was rather admired for my body (kindly do not sexualise this) and my style in general, which ultimately boosted my confidence- and believe me, that changed my life only for the better. But the best thing that came with this was my sense of purpose which I had lacked in my life always - helping those who are somehow in a situation in life like my younger version used to be in. And for that I thought of pursuing modeling at 29- to convey that you're enough right the way you're and the life you had till now was the best one already.
We live in a world where we have set some beauty standards and we measure our worth according to that. And the funnier part is it can differ from nation to nation, from culture to culture. Like in my case, I used to have extremely low self-esteem knowing I didn't have enough flesh on my bones and would secretly envy others. Elsewhere it isn't like that, which can make chubbier people insecure. But it's worth realising that in the end, we are all unique- and that actually makes us amazing. No matter who is reading this, know that you're amazing just the way you are and you have done a great job in your life till this point. We are all flawed yet we are all imperfectly perfect.
You deserve to have the best!
#modeling #endeavor #confidence #myjourneytomodeling #nothingisperfect
Hi there!
This photo isn't a fashion polaroid. This is me in real life. No makeup, no hairdo, wearing specs (lately I have been wearing it almost all the time due to a slight power change). I know sharing a digital like this on this platform makes no sense, but I'm with a message. I hope it reaches everyone of every age, gender, sexual orientation, body type and height, who aspire to start a modelling career.
Prior to stepping on this new endeavour, I used to work as a Software Engineer in one of the top MNCs. Then I suddenly thought of being in this industry at the age of 29, although this wasn't for the first time when I had this dream. I first had it while I was in my high school, then I actively pursued it at 19, 10 years ago in 2014. But I had some set backs then, like my height issues (although I could still pursue petite modelling in Asia), and even I was body shamed for a very long time for being too "skinny" - yes, you heard it right! - as skinny isn't typically the beauty standard in the place I belong to. I was pretty naive then and gave up- with plenty of insecurities about myself- which continued to be like that for many years to come. Also as a naive girl then, I couldn't judge the best about the industry itself and started developing a negative image of the industry on my mind due to some not-so-good experiences. I then left this field, and continued with my studies, ofc something that I don't regret. I interacted with many people on the way, giving me both the best and the worst experiences which have shaped me into who I'm today. I have other strong interests in life which I have spent most of my 20s with. The older I grew, I started viewing my life in a different light.
After completing my studies I shifted to Delhi NCR for work and stayed there for a while- this chapter somehow changed a lot of my perceptions altogether- one of which being my self-esteem. This was for the first time ever since my Highschool (I used to be in Northern India back then as well), when I was rather admired for my body (kindly do not sexualise this) and my style in general, which ultimately boosted my confidence- and believe me, that changed my life only for the better. But the best thing that came with this was my sense of purpose which I had lacked in my life always - helping those who are somehow in a situation in life like my younger version used to be in. And for that I thought of pursuing modeling at 29- to convey that you're enough right the way you're and the life you had till now was the best one already.
We live in a world where we have set some beauty standards and we measure our worth according to that. And the funnier part is it can differ from nation to nation, from culture to culture. Like in my case, I used to have extremely low self-esteem knowing I didn't have enough flesh on my bones and would secretly envy others. Elsewhere it isn't like that, which can make chubbier people insecure. But it's worth realising that in the end, we are all unique- and that actually makes us amazing. No matter who is reading this, know that you're amazing just the way you are and you have done a great job in your life till this point. We are all flawed yet we are all imperfectly perfect.
You deserve to have the best!
#modeling #endeavor #confidence #myjourneytomodeling #nothingisperfect
