Daisy Avalos

Ten years ago this month was my first visit to NY ever! At the time I had my little rebel t6i and an iPhone 4s. These are some of the images taken by the “best” technology at the time. 😎

Always stuck between B&W and color…
So why not both? Cheers!🥂 😎🤍🖤🩶❤️

Physically I was in New York, but mentally…
I was somewhere else.
I finally finished editing these photos and it brought back a lot of memories. I’m glad I captured NY, even if I wasn’t fully present.

*Personal Post*
I titled this project “Imposter Syndrome” because that’s how I’ve felt for a long time. Even with friends and colleagues encouraging me to share more of my work, I still question myself. I don’t think they’re lying… but sometimes I feel like I am.

I’m in therapy and working through it, but self-doubt has a loud voice.

So, I created this shoot as a release. I used photos from the last 10+ years of my photography as props: my past, present, and future.
My past: the shy, insecure student.
My present: self-doubt.
My future: the creative woman I already am. Without fear.

It took me months (maybe a year) to actually do it. I kept stalling. Then I realized the only way out was just freakin’ doing it! It also helped that my dear and amazing friend, who happens to be an incredible photographer, was coming to Dallas. I trust her and trust her with my vision, so I pitched her the idea, and it was an immediate yes.

The day we shot it, something shifted. I finally saw what everyone else has been seeing. Instead of hearing, “You’re lying,” I heard, “Girl… you’ve been missing out on yourself.”

Self-doubt still tries to creep in, even posting this feels vulnerable, BUT I’m done waiting. I am no longer that timid college student. I am capable. Period.

thank you so much for being a part of this project and helping me bring it to life. Without you, it would still be collecting dust. I love you! Let’s shoot some more! 

Finally, gracias a mi hermosa y bestie, porque sin ti no me hubiera visto igual de hermosa. Y sin aún estuviera metida en el closet tratando de averiguar qué ponerme. Mil gracias, ¡las amo!

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