Let me tell you about Kiandra
This amazingly strong woman started out as a co-worker when we were both baristas. Slinging coffee, getting our kids together for playdates and being wayyyyy too over caffeinated was how we hung out. I watched this lady grow SO MUCH this last year. And on the flip side, she was there for me in so many difficult seasons of my life.
I watched her battle and freakin OWN diabetes and now is kicking its ass with her insulin pump.
Peep this amazing lady and how cool she is.
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Just one of the amazing things I love about Kiandra is how confident she is; she's also one of my favorite models to use when I just want to be creative. Her whole aura is just a calm, radiant vibe and she is the ultimate mom friend.
This blog is literally me just bragging about how amazing and strong my friend is. #cantstopwontstop
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I asked her if she would be comfortable if I took a photo of her insulin pump. And after we talked about it for a couple moments she said something I'll never forget.
"At first I was really self CONSCIOUS about the pump, but then I realized this is helping to keep me alive. And that is sexy."
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after we shot for a bit, we just hung out and drank coffee.
best session ever.
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She also brought some of her fave books of poetry. i dig it.
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So all in all, we had an amazing shoot and I loved getting to photograph one of my best friends. My biggest love is photographing, strong, amazing women. No photoshop, just comfy vibes and a person, intimate session that shows how freaking amazing they are.
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