The first page of my book. It starts with the independent princess getting a job or, in this case the match girl because how many princesses start out as a true tiara wearing princess anyway? The majority of today's princesses do not go to college to get their "MRS. degree" like several of the characters started out doing in the movie Mona Lisa Smile. We don't live in that time period anymore where aspiring to a separate independent career was like playing with fire, at least in my opinion. But what does someone else think of when she/he sees this page of my pending book?
A close friend of mine, a bold, vibrant, sleep deprived mom of 3 kids under 4 has this to say:
This image evokes many meaningful emotions for me: pride, excitement, love, courage, joy.
Pride: I'm actually proud of this photo! I'm proud that I can call a talented artist my friend. It's a beautiful photo, composition, and piece of art. It's well thought out and everything "works." And seeing how the little match girl grew up, I'm proud to be a woman.
Excitement: How can fire NOT be exciting?? The use of color and exposure is as exciting as the subject matter too so that brings a more interesting element to the photo.
Love: It takes a lot to choose this kind of path of life. I'm referring to the match girl- as well as you. Both are artists who are driven by sheer love for your kinds of work- not by money and typical practicality (although it would be fantastic if they were synonymous!). Thinking back to what we went through when you took this picture, I'm also reminded of our special friendship and how I truly appreciate how you were there for me, unconditionally. And that is anotherr kind off love I will truly cherish.
Love you too T!
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