I have had an awful year, and was still deeply emotionally wounded from a horrific ending to a relationship when I won a photoshoot at Zest. I felt like a weak, shadow when I got there. I saw all the glorious, gorgeous portraits on the wall and I felt like a complete fake, like I didn’t belong there having photos like the beautiful people!

However, I was wrong! I DID belong there! The Zest team welcomed me with champagne and excited faces, a far cry from the look of pity that I was expecting. The make-up artist listened carefully to what I wanted and worked her magic!

My photographer was amazing. Giving me constant direction because I do not know how to pose at.all. , giving me compliments, and laughing with me. She had researched my Wishlist of themes before I arrived and had wonderful props waiting for me.

The photos were ready for me to view shortly afterwards and I could barely even believe they were of me! I mean, they physically looked like me, but the strength and courage was shining out of them.

I walked out of Zest feeling strong and beautiful. I can’t thank them enough for the huge way they helped me to restore my belief in myself.