Can we talk about International Women’s Day?!

How as a woman who is hard on herself, wanted to bring as many women together to celebrate each other because I know how my brain is and if I could’ve gotten in any of these shots, I would’ve! The amount of stress we take on without knowing it and yet move forward. How we see the beauty in everything. And yet, give all that we have left to others before filling ourselves.

The amount of fun that was had the day we did this shoot, despite the fact it was snowing outside and that is was freezing in the first a half of my studio, we laughed, I cried (yes, I’m an emotional woman), drank mimosas, ate a delish fruit and cheese plate then got ‘comfortable’ and shot these amazing photos.

Happy International Women’s Day!

It’s in the reach of my arms,
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me”
– Maya Angelou

International Women’s Day PRAYER

Great Spirit, creator of ALL,
Give to women of our time the strength to persevere,
the courage to speak out,
the faith to believe -beyond all systems and institutions
So that the face of the Beloved on earth may be seen
in all its beauty, so that men and women become whole.

May all women find the courage to live from the Heart
Grace us and this world with balanced feminine energy

May we embrace all cultures, sizes and ages
May we see beauty in ALL
Let us celebrate life

May Women Circles be available for all women
May all daughters learn the Sacredness, Joy and Wildness of Sisterhood
May we be their example
and may all Women Unite

Let us honor our elders
Let us be vital to ourselves and existence
May we embrace the Voice of the Heart
Let us be authentic, loving, Wild and free.
A happy Loving and joyful Women’s Day to all!

Author: Tara Isis Gerris