See Yourself In A New Light

Almost half of all women hate looking at photos of themselves, says a recent study. But what if we thought of a photo portrait as more than a reflection of our physicality? A couple of years ago, I knew I wanted to launch this newsletter and platform, but I only had dated photos and crappy selfies. So I invested in myself by hiring L.A.-based photog Kate Jones, who has shot everyone from Naomi Watts to Ava DuVernay, to photograph me at 50. What she captured is a woman more concerned with her future than her face. I see my focus, not my flaws. Also, having new photos inspired me to follow through on my launch and other projects. Right now, Kate Jones is offering Pretty Ripe readers a special portrait package rate: a natural light session ($400) that includes an edited head shot and full length portrait--chosen from many photo options. Contact her and mention this deal or ask about in-studio sessions (starting at $1,000) and lifestyle packages. You deserve a picture you love--whether it's for a venture or a profile page or the wall above the fireplace. And trust me, you'll never look at yourself in the same way again.

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