THIS IS ME : MONIQUE (Photography Studio Near Me)
- Gigi Kraus
- Jun 12, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: May 11, 2024
Monique is one of the nicest person I had the pleasure of working with last year. Her personality is as beautiful as her smile is. PLEASE PLEASE STAY AND READ TOWARD THE END OF THIS BLOG.
"One day I will not be here for my 2 beautiful daughters and the majority of the time I am not in the pictures because I am behind the camera. I would love for them to have pictures of their mommy to cherish."
INTERVIEW WITH MONIQUE
Is there any advice you would like to share with others who struggle to see their own beauty?
Beauty is not always on the outside. Beauty can be the person you are & how you make others feel!
It takes courage to step out from behind the lens and embrace being seen. You've spent too long avoiding the spotlight, too long shying away from the captured moments that tell the story of your life. Photography Studio Near Me Gigi Kraus Photography
Tell me your story!
I am 33 years old and I have 2 young daughters and a son if still alive who would be 12. After my ex-husband left me after my son died for another woman he told me I was damaged goods, therefore I have struggled with self-esteem issues. My weight has recently gone up due to an injury I sustained from a student. I am getting married in October 2019 to a wonderful man and I really would love to feel beautiful in my own skin. He tells me I am beautiful but I keep hearing my ex's comment over and over.
A SIMPLE MESSAGE FROM JORGE WHO WAS MONIQUE'S FIANCE NOW HER OTHER HALF.
What do you like most about Monique? What makes her unique and special? “Oh my goodness where to begin. Monique is the strongest woman I have ever met, she has gone through a lot in her life but none of it has stopped her from reaching her goals. On the contrary she uses her experiences to do something that is truly unique in cases like hers, she helps others. She has an amazing heart that loves, she looks good opportunities to make this world a better place, one person at a time. And now she is going beyond just giving out "blessing bags" to the homeless she educated herself to provide hope to families going through what she did. She is an amazing mother! There is nothing she wouldn't do for her 3 kids, she always makes sure they know they are loved no matter what. She is raising two beautiful girls that will one day change this world because of the love, influence, and guidance she provides.
And then there's me. She loves me in a way I could have never imagined. A love that some people may never know. I feel humbled, honored, and at times unworthy of it. But I am truly grateful that she does love me.
What I love most about Monique is who she is, she is the most beautiful person I have ever known.
What makes her unique is the way she loves, she truly is my everything!” -Jorge A.
Monique’s story reminds us how powerful it is to be seen. A black screen supports this healing visibility by offering a distraction-free space to focus on emotion, contrast, and authenticity during editing—helping photographers like Gigi preserve the strength, love, and beauty that radiates through raw, empowering portraiture.