Positive Thinking

Positive thinking…it can sound simple, but often, not easy. Our life is made of habits and even Buddha once said: “We are what we think.” This is why, it’s very important to constantly chose positive way of thinking and make an optimistic attitude – your habit or second nature. Let me share with you 10 advantages of being a positive person:

1) Positive mind attracts positive events.
First of all, if we decide to become positive, we can make the so called “law of attraction” work for our favor. The main principle of the law of attraction is that “like attracts like”. If you will make positive thinking your habitual way of seeing life, imagine how many great things you can attract into your life!

2) Great and harmonious relationships.
When you chose positive attitude, you will start to notice a lot of positive qualities in people and ignore their defaults, and then, you will start to create more meaningful friendships and great relationships. This type of attitude will create a very good and positive atmosphere around you.

3) Better first impression.
If you make a positive thinking your priority, you will always make a great first impression. People, usually, are attracted to kind and friendly personalities and the good first impression can have a big impact on the development of your future relationships.

4) Vibrant health.
Positive thinking is very beneficial for your health. Even several scientific studies have shown that people with a good, positive “vibe” are less likely to suffer from depression and they get ill more rarely than the negative thinkers. In many cases, bad thoughts are the main cause of deceases, and even the word “decease” means that the person is not at ease…Just change your thoughts and you will change your life. That’s why, taking care of our thoughts – is taking care of our health!

5) Key of success.
Positive people are more likely to be successful than the negative ones. When you will implement positive thinking into your life, you will notice that success becomes easier and it’s not as tough and difficult, as many people think.

6) No more stress.
The main cause of stress is worry and negative thoughts. If we think about it further, we can understand that stress never solves problems, on the contrary, it can leave us helpless. Positive people overcome stress more easily. When you start to increase the quantity of good and positive thoughts, stress will gradually leave your life, until you won’t hear about it any more.

7) Positive thinking and optimistic attitude will turn all your problems into opportunities.
Negativity can blind people’s mind. If you turn your thoughts from the negative ones into positive, your eyes will be opened and you will see the bottle half full, instead of half empty. You will start to notice solutions and will understand that every problem is actually an opportunity to grow. All problems can be solved, and you, finally, will be able to see it.

8) You will notice the abundance of good things in your life.
Sometime people live their life without knowing how blessed they really are, they take things for granted and forget to be thankful. As I mentioned earlier, there are certain laws in life, one of them says: “like attracts like” and another is: “you will reap what you sow”. When people live their live complaining and mourning about their destiny, without appreciating the things that they already have, then, they risk to lose even this. Appreciation and gratitude, on the contrary, can bring more of good things to be thankful for into their life. So, let’s be thankful and let’s count our blessings.

9) Boost of motivation.
Positive attitude will boost your motivation and you will start to achieve your goals quicker and easier. To have strong motivation is the same as to have “wings”!

10) Beauty will shine from within.
Positive thinking will make you look more beautiful. It happens naturally: smiling, friendly and happy people are, somehow, extremely attractive. Your inner beauty will shine and will become visible on the outside, as well.

This is only a tip of the iceberg of benefits of positive thinking. Actually, being optimistic and positive is the most beneficial skill you can learn in life, on my opinion.

Do you think it’s important to have positive and optimistic outlook on life? Please, share your thoughts with me in the comment’s section.

Make positive thinking – your habit and stay happy!

PS: Here are some motivational quotes to make your day brighter:

“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”
- Eleanor Roosevelt

“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
- Abraham Lincoln

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
- C. S. Lewis

“If you’re going through hell, keep going.”
- Winston Churchill

“Thoughts Become Things… Choose The Good Ones!”
- Mike Dooley

“Even if you fall on your face, you’re still moving forward.”
- Victor Kiam

“Quality is not an act, it is a habit.”
- Aristotle

“Always desire to learn something useful.”
- Sophocles


Source:
http://www.beautyandtips.com/motivation/10-benefits-of-positive-thinking/

Issue 2 of the Models

I am looking for some tween/teens to make a magazine for you. If you know someone please send them my way. I need at least 3 more tween/teen models. I don't feel right putting them with the older models. Thanks.

Rocker Chic Destinee ~ Jacque Russell Imagery ~ Cheyenne, WY Photographer

Destinee always comes up with some creative ideas to shoot. We try to think of different things for her portfolio. This time we did a rocker chic with different lighting. I think it came out awesome. Do you have a fun creative idea you want to shoot. Let us know.

Looking good in photos.

In most cases, when you see your pictures tagged on Facebook, you feel embarrassed because you did not look your best.
Let me share with you 8 tips that will help you to look good in photos, no matter if it’s a professional photo session or just a snap shoot from your phone.

1) Get hydrated and healthy before day of picture. You want to drink plenty of water during the weeks leading up to the time of the photo shoot and wash your face with a hydrating facial cleanser. Moisturize your skin with lotion or petroleum jelly and apply an eye cream under the eyes if you have dark circles or puffiness.

2) Don’t wear too many colorful pieces of jewelry or outlandish clothing. This takes away from the overall picture and the focus will not be on your face. Instead you should wear a minimal amount of jewelry and wear a stylish yet not too flamboyant outfit when taking the pictures.

3) Practice different poses and smiles before the photo shoot. This exercise will help you find the right pose and smile for the picture and it builds your confidence in taking pictures. If you are practicing with friends, ask them for suggestions on the best poses for a picture. You can also read articles that deal with the different ways to pose for pictures.

4)Maintain an upright posture during the photo shoot. When you stand in an upright position while taking pictures, you will look thinner in pictures and you will appear more happy and bubbly in the picture when smiling during the photo shoot.

5) Make your eyes stand out with black mascara and eyeliner. Apply a black eyeliner, mascara and then – false lashes. All these tools will help to make your eyes pop. On pictures black contrast always looks pretty.

6) Hold your chin down to avoid appearance of double chin. If you have a double chin, you do not want this to be the main attraction in your pictures so the best way to avoid it is to hold your chin slightly downwards while taking pictures so that people will not focus on the double chin.


7) Confidence is very important ingredient for a successful photo shoot.You need to feel beautiful and confident inside. Be proud of your freckles, big ears or any other features that you might have, this is what makes you unique!

8) Eliminate the shine on your face.  Take the sweat off your face with a small washcloth before the photo shoot and also apply mineral makeup that matches your skin tone so that you will not have a shiny appearance in the photos. Avoid putting moisturizing oil on your skin right before taking pictures, especially if you are taking pictures outside.

Tips on looking good in wedding pictures

You want to wear waterproof makeup for wedding pictures since any smudges of makeup will make wedding pictures look unflattering. Turn your body at a 45-degree angle and have the rest of the bridal party do the same because this kind of pose makes you look smaller and you will not have the appearance of double chins.

Trains ~ Jacque Russell Imagery ~ Wyoming Still Life Photographer

We went to Depot Days and was able to go to the round table. It was great to go back and see all the trains in the yard.

Cassy Marie ~ Jacque Russell Imagery ~ Cheyenne, WY Model Photographer

Cassy is always a pleasure to work with. She is always up to try any idea we have. The ice was cold but you could not tell. It did fill up her belly button. She had to roll over a let it run out a couple of times. If you want to build a portfolio or expand on the one you have contact us at 307.286.1908 or visit our web site to see more of our work.

Natural secrets to beautiful skin

Beautiful skin can make a difference in how you feel and how you are perceived. The atmosphere and the sun are always causing damage to the skin so it is important you work at keeping it clean and healthy. It helps to keep you looking younger and it often makes a big difference in how your feel about yourself. When your face feels fresh and clean it tends to make you feel awake and refreshed.

1. Ice Cubes or Cold Raw Milk
Cold on your face in the morning helps to reduce puffiness and give you the fresh, well rested look you deserve after a good night’s sleep. Many people like to use ice cubes but if you have trouble with redness, consider using cold, raw milk. This rinse is moisturizing and it will give you that fresh look as it closes your pores and gives you a morning “glow.” Make sure you rinse your face completely with cold water because you don’t want the milk on your face after you are done. It cleanses, moisturizes and leaves your skin soft, it is a cure all in many ways.

2. Use Coffee for Your Hands
Coffee grounds are a natural exfoliator. You can put coffee grounds after they have been used into soap to help slough of dead skin cells and make your skin softer. You hands will look younger and healthier than ever if you do this daily. You should be gentle when you first start doing it to see what your tolerance level is for the process. It is a great use for your coffee grounds every morning.

3. Body Scrub
You can make your own body scrub that will bring all of your skin to life. Simple mix two tablespoons of coffee grounds with one tablespoon of sugar and two tablespoons of olive oil. You can vary the amounts for the amount of exfoliation you want for your skin. Simply scrub your body in the shower with this mix and you will expose, younger, fresher skin. It helps to make your skin come to life with the infusion of oil and caffeine. It is a great way to start your day and to make your skin look younger and feel softer.
Everyone wants soft, touchable skin. It takes a little work but it is worth the time you will spend doing it. This simple bit of maintenance will make you look younger and helps you to feel better each and every day.




Sources:
http://womenkingdom.com/3-natural-secrets-for-beautiful-and-healthy-skin/

Video of our work ~ Jacque Russell Imagery ~ Cheyenne, WY Photographer

Thanks to ATG Productions.


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And here is a model we do a lot of work with.

Miss Jayla ~ Jacque Russell Imagery ~ Cheyenne, WY Model Photographer

Jayla is in the Wyoming Jr. Pageants. She is on her way to nationals. She is always so great to work with. She has such great talent. Love her eyes. If you want to build a portfolio please contact us to discuss a plan on getting one built. Contact us at 307.286.1908 or visit our website at http://www.jrussellimagery.com