Visit: www.lovejanetphoto.com
I'm a wedding and lifestyle portrait photographer based in Los Angeles, but I'm available for travel worldwide. :) Please inquire for pricing & more detail.
I photographed another set of twins!! :) Wrapping up this session tonight and I can't stop oooooo-ing and ahhhh-ing at my screen. haha. You'll be seeing more of this adorable family in front of my camera over the next year. Can't wait to share more! ❤️
To book a session, please email: [email protected]
You guys!!! Mini session dates are going live tomorrow. 🥰
So many of you have inquired this past couple weeks. 🙏 As always, everyone on my email list gets first dibs.
PSA: As a promise to myself (to keep some sanity this season 😂 and so I can enjoy the holidays), I'm only booking a third of what I usually shoot for minis - so, make sure you sign up via this link here: https://eepurl.com/bAVLWT before spots sell out.
I've been neglecting my social media page but I'm still here working and booked as ever. 🙏 Thanks to the craziness of this past year and having to postpone shoots and events, I'm playing catch up over here. 😂 Super grateful for clients showing me grace this season. If you know a photographer or vendor in the event industry (I'm sure any industry really), show them some extra love and/or buy them some coffee. They'll surely appreciate it. Will update more soon. Hope you all are doing well. 😘
Please email: [email protected] with any questions.
Can't wait to see you all this year and catch up! ❤️
Last year, I got to shoot at some really pretty locations all over SoCal. I learned that my local clients were willing to travel (to remote locations) - partly due to the pandemic and from staying home so much perhaps? Either way, let's do more of that this year pretty please? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you have any ideas or access to unique locations (not so crowded), please shoot me an email: [email protected]. Would love to chat! ♥️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm opening up scheduling for spring and early summer. Some of you have already reached out and scheduled a shoot with me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
For those that postponed last month, please reach out whenever you're ready. No rush!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Shoots will still only be scheduled outside for the time being. Same Covid safety rules as last year (go to www.lovejanetphoto.com for guidelines).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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***GIVEAWAY CLOSED*** Last chance to enter giveaway! See details in original post. Giveaway closes at midnight tonight. ♥
***GIVEAWAY CLOSED*** Okay!! It's giveaway and promo time (check your email for those on my mailing list for promo details). I've been wanting to do a client's only giveaway for a while now to show you all my appreciation for supporting this little business of mine. So, I'm super excited for this and hope you are too!
Here are the deets for the 2020 End of Year Giveaway:
1st prize winner // 1 hr portrait session valued at $499-550
2nd prize winner // 20-30 minute mini session valued at $299-325
3rd prize winner // Free prints valued at $75-100
4th prize winner // $50 Amazon gift card
5th prize winner // $25 Starbucks gift card
HOW TO ENTER:
**Giveaway for LJP clients only**
1. Like my social media page on Instagram and/or Facebook . If you're on both platforms, you can submit for a second entry. Just follow the same steps.
2. Take a photo of how you've displayed your photos that I've taken in the past (framed in your home, canvas, holiday card, etc.) and post to your social media (through stories or your home page/newsfeed) and tag .
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Some captions you could post: "Would love to win a free portrait session from " or "We love our photos taken by our photographer ".
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3. Once you're done sharing the photo, come back to this post, like and comment (i.e. Done!, Can't wait!, Hope I win!) and that's it!
Giveaway ends on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 at 11:59pm PST. Winners will be chosen at random (computer generated raffle) and announced by end of day on Wednesday, January 6th 2021 on both my Instagram and page. Good luck and Happy New Year's Eve! ♥
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*Giveaway not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook in anyway. Please email: [email protected] with any questions.
***GIVEAWAY CLOSED*** Okay!! It's giveaway and promo time (check your email for those on my mailing list for promo details). I've been wanting to do a client's only giveaway for a while now to show you all my appreciation for supporting this little business of mine. So, I'm super excited for this and hope you are too!
Here are the deets for the 2020 End of Year Giveaway:
1st prize winner // 1 hr portrait session valued at $499-550
2nd prize winner // 20-30 minute mini session valued at $299-325
3rd prize winner // Free prints valued at $75-100
4th prize winner // $50 Amazon gift card
5th prize winner // $25 Starbucks gift card
HOW TO ENTER:
**Giveaway for LJP clients only**
1. Like my social media page on Instagram and/or Facebook . If you're on both platforms, you can submit for a second entry. Just follow the same steps.
2. Take a photo of how you've displayed your photos that I've taken in the past (framed in your home, canvas, holiday card, etc.) and post to your social media (through stories or your home page/newsfeed) and tag .
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Some captions you could post: "Would love to win a free portrait session from " or "We love our photos taken by our photographer ".
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3. Once you're done sharing the photo, come back to this post, like and comment (i.e. Done!, Can't wait!, Hope I win!) and that's it!
Giveaway ends on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 at 11:59pm PST. Winners will be chosen at random (computer generated raffle) and announced by end of day on Wednesday, January 6th 2021 on both my Instagram and page. Good luck and Happy New Year's Eve! ♥
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*Giveaway not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook in anyway. Please email: [email protected] with any questions.
I have a fun giveaway and promo coming to all my clients as a little thank you! I offered the promo last year and it sold out within a couple days. More info to come next week but make sure you get on the email list via this link here: http://eepurl.com/bAVLWT as I'll be emailing everyone on the list on how to enter. 🥰❤️
Hope you all had a lovely Christmas! 🎄
P.S. I love this time of year because clients come dressed to impress. Sharing some photos of this adorable family from last year. 😍
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Wrapped up a busy Fall season photographing 30 sessions and I'm still not sure how I survived but I did it! 😂 Grateful for the "busy" this season and wasn't expecting it AT ALL considering that we're in a pandemic. BUT, it made me realize the value in what I do even more so. That despite it all (the hardships, the chaos, the challenges), we can still find that little glimmer of hope, cherish the in-between moments and do our best to make the most out of sh*tty circumstances.
While it hasn't been easy, choosing to focus on joy, all the blessings and truly the things that matter like love, family, health, and life in general has gotten me through the past few months. To be honest, work has kept me sane this season. So if you booked a session with me, thank you!! I needed this time more than you know.
Sending extra love to those struggling as I know the holidays can be extra triggering for those experiencing grief and trauma. 🙏
I'm looking forward to taking a little time off from now until after the New Year. Thank you again for choosing me to document this time and for supporting my small business. 😘 Wishing you all a safe, healthy and happy holiday season. 🥰❤️
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Email: [email protected] for portrait inquiries.
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I've been shooting at the most beautiful locations lately. The photos don't do it justice. It felt like we were on a different planet. Thankfully, we were able to head out towards Joshua Tree before the lockdown in LA. Would LOVE to shoot a couples session or elopement here next!
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Email: [email protected] for portrait inquiries.
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Happy December! :) Loving all the holiday themed shoots during this time of year. Wrapping up this one year birthday + holiday shoot. Can't wait to share more. ♥
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Email: [email protected] for portrait inquiries.
Visit: www.lovejanetphoto.com for portfolio work.
I've been getting inquiries for elopements and smaller weddings, so thought I would also do a PSA here as well. While I've postponed all big events until 2021 (or until further notice), I am open to shooting elopements and smaller events under 10-15 people depending (after this lockdown possibly), as well as small events like drive-by birthdays and showers, etc. Preferably, would only like to be in an outdoor space with just the couple (and a witness) 😂... but I'm currently going on a case by case basis at the moment while monitoring Covid numbers.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Non-negotiable: Event must be outdoors with ample room to social distance.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I'm constantly updating Covid safety guidelines via my website and monitoring state and county guidelines as well.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Dave's parents are with us, so we have been extremely cautious. I was super hesitant to shoot this season but glad I was able to find a way to do it safely, AND have clients that are respectful who are concerned about their health and well-being as well as those around them.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Super grateful for that because this year has been interesting to navigate not only for me, but for many I'm sure. So, thank you all for your patience, compassion and understanding during these strange times.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I will do my best to work with you and come up with something creative while keeping our health and safety a priority. I'll continue to update here with my availability but please inquire with any questions. Email: [email protected]. ♥⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Have a safe Thanksgiving everyone. Xo -Janet
Loving this time of year and getting to meet and reconnect with so many beautiful people (while wearing my mask and social distancing of course! Safety first!). Best part of what I do! 🥰
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For portrait session inquiries, email: [email protected]
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Loving the light this time of year! 🥰
I still have 2 spots left for socially distanced mini sessions:
11/29 - Brea // 1 spot left
12/6 - Baldwin Hills // 1 spot left
In case you're wanting a full session, I'm only taking on 2-3 more clients in December before I'm completely booked out for the remainder of the year. Please shoot me an email: [email protected] for more info. ♥
Xo - Janet
Gratitude to our veterans and to those currently serving. And a very special shout out to my wonderful wedding clients, along with all the men + women in uniform in my life. Thank you for your service! Love ya'll! 😘
P.S. I miss photographing couples!!
P.S.S. One day, I will blog this beautiful wedding! 😂
Some prettiness to break up your feed with all this election chaos and anxiety. 🥴 I know I've been feeling it this past week!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I got to take a little mental break yesterday and finally got to meet this little beauty, Miss E. I photographed her parent's wedding and it's so nice to see their family grow. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Guys, I went from postponing work end of March to early September. And as soon as I announced I was shooting again (socially distanced of course), I completely booked out for 3 months straight. Weekends completely booked until mid December and I have a shoot every other day for the next two weeks. If you're waiting for photos, know that I'm going as fast as I can. Love you all and super grateful!! It's been so great catching up with each and every one of you so far.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Now to get back to work, ha! ❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
P.S. I still have a handful of mini session spots left. Check mini session post on my page or email me: [email protected] for more info.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Photography has allowed me to meet so many wonderful people and taken me to so many places I would've never been before. I'm the behind the scenes person and get to capture all the moments no one else would see otherwise - it's super intimate. One can argue almost invasive?! 😂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
While it has been a little strange keeping distance from my clients during shoots, I am grateful for the time we get to spend catching up and documenting this time nonetheless.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I do miss the hugs (air hugs for now). Giving high fives to your kids. Fixing your hair and making sure your clothes are in the right place. Now, I have to scream it across the way in my mask, so that you can do it yourself. 🤣 BUT, safety first ya'll.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We are all adjusting and making the most of this time and that's all that matters. It feels SO good to be creating again. And, a reminder that this too shall pass. ♥️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Happy weekend! :) I still have 2 spots left for mini sessions for November and December - all outdoors and socially distanced shoots. Sharing locations + dates I have left below:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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11/29 - Brea // 1 spot left⠀
12/6 - Baldwin Hills // 1 spot left⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Please email: [email protected] for more info. ♥️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Matching outfits without being too matchy-matchy? Yes. 100% YES. :)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Finally getting around to sharing some holiday photos from last year. I try my best not to share until every has sent out their holiday cards. And, it's one of the hardest things to have to do - WAIT. haha⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So, I honestly didn't think so many people would book photos this year, because Covid. But I'm SO happy and thrilled that I could offer safe socially distanced photo sessions for everyone that's booked so far. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
P.S. I only have weekend dates available in mid December (more availability on weekdays). I'm pretty close to being booked for the rest of year. Email me at [email protected] if you're wanting to book something before the year is over. ♥⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Life looks a little different this year, BUT I'm hoping to offer SOME sense of normalcy with SOCIALLY DISTANCED photo sessions, just in time for the holidays! Interested? :)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Many of you have reached out asking for mini sessions. After going back and forth - I have decided to offer socially distanced mini sessions.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
What does this entail? Well, I'll have safety guidelines put in place (see link below for Covid safety guidelines), so that all parties feel safe during their shoot this year. Your health and safety, along with mine is my main priority during this time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So happy that I was able to make this work out!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Yes, the sessions will look slightly different, but you'll still get some beautiful photos to document this strange time, ha! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I'm prepping final details and will send out an email tomorrow to everyone on my email list. I'm only booking 1/3rd of what I normally shoot this year - because Covid. So spots will be extremely limited. I sell out every year. Please email: [email protected] if you want your email added to the list. :)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Can't wait to see your lovely faces this year. Xo -Janet ♥
COVID Safety Guidelines // https://lovejanetphoto.com/covid-safety-guidelines-safe-socially-distanced-photography-sessions/
Thank you for coming to my "Ted Talk." 😂
If you're still here, great - you are not a racist and/or perhaps were unaware (or maybe aware) of your biases and racist tendencies (living in a white dominated society) and want to do better - like me. I used to be colorblind. 🤦♀️ And, it took me being with a black man to truly understand how racist our society is.
Yes, I have a partner who is Black and will be raising black children one day, but I don't have all the answers or claim to. I am however, committed to learning and growing. I know that I will make mistakes and that is okay.
I am not here to garner fake "likes" and I'm not here for toxic positivity either. Especially, when it's on matters concerning life and death for my friends and family. I have zero tolerance for racism unless you're truly willing to learn and engage. Please continue to hold people in your circle accountable. I've been having really hard convos with many people lately.
Find courage within yourself. Not speaking up or thinking that this doesn't affect you is a privilege in itself. Racism is a global human crisis.
I'm trying to figure out how to navigate this space moving forward to include social justice work (via my Instagram account ). I've been doing more research on further steps and actions to take. Let's not just talk the talk, but walk the walk?! 🤷
Please find ways to get involved in your communities. Our systems need an overhaul and it's up to all of us to lead the way for our children and grandchildren. We are just getting started!
I'll be sharing some links this coming week to BIPOC authors, activists, speakers, writers, non-profit orgs along with other brands and businesses that I follow for those who want to take action. If you have any that you love, leave a comment below so I can add it to my list to share.
Thank you again for listening and for speaking up. Your voice matters.
Now, please try and get some rest. Self-care is important when doing this work. That is how we claim our power back. And, we need all of you. When you've refueled, come back. Love ya'll!! ❤️
Asian Americans/Asians/API community, this is for you. Please don't be like Mr. Thao, the Asian officer who stood there in silence while a white officer took part in the beating and murder of a black man - George Floyd.
It was the perfect example of why we need to dismantle the "model minority." We are not the model minority. SPEAK UP. CAUSE RUCKUS. Don't sit in a crowd while people make racist remarks. Don't be silent. Silence is violence in this moment.
On one end, Asians believe that if they work their way up the ladder (American dream), that they will be equal as white folks in this country. But it was evident during a pandemic that we are still considered the "the other" and will get thrown under the bus, just like other minorities. Don't get it twisted. We are more accepted as people of color because we are non-black. But we faced discrimination through out American history that's hardly mentioned. Look into the Chinese Exclusion Act and why Asians were dubbed the "Yellow Peril."
White supremacy is divisive and seeks to keep our communities a part. Until we address these issues within our homes and have these hard convos, nothing will change.
I had a talk with my dad about this the other day - he's more open. My mom and stepdad will be another beast - working on it. The rest of my family know better than to say something racist cause I will bring it up in a heartbeat. 😂
I share this, not to center ourselves in this moment (while our feelings with racism are valid as a community), but rather to challenge the systems that oppress.
UNTIL ALL OF US ARE FREE, NON OF US ARE TRULY FREE.
Linking articles below, in case anyone wants to read up and see why our communities need to work together to dismantle anti-blackness and white supremacy: https://time.com/5834427/violence-against-asian-americans-history/?amp=true
https://everydayfeminism.com/2016/02/ending-anti-blackness-asian/
[Artwork by on Instagram.]
You know what's disturbing?
While I'm seeing a lot more people speaking up (especially, friends who are White- 👏), I'm getting some pushback from other PoC; especially, those who think of themselves as "white-adjacent."
Anti-blackness and colorism is global and rampant in all communities - blame it on colonization. The lighter you are, the prettier you appear to society. And, it also ties in with class and social structure (i.e. wealth). Which means that we need to do more work and self-healing within our own communities.
White supremacy is divisive and thrives on anti-blackness - more reason to dismantle because it affects us all (as we are seeing).
We need to deal with our own traumas with racism, colorism and anti-blackness, if we're going to work towards interpersonal relationships with other communities and bridge the gap. There are Black Asians and Afro Latins that are being left out of this equation for instance; not to mention other intersectionalities.
Fellow PoC, let's all hold each other accountable in this moment, and moving forward for the betterment of ourselves and society.
"People are always more worthy of respect than they are deserving of racism. Because that’s really what this is all about –our worth.
When people of color internalize racism and become self-hating, they have made a mental link between worth and whiteness. The whiter something appears, the more worthwhile it becomes. Hair that isn’t nappy becomes “good,” attractive people must be “mixed with something,” and so on.
When we strip ourselves of the lie that whiteness is something to be worshiped, we can start to see ourselves as whole rather than deficient.
And only when we see our wholeness and understand that we’re worth fighting for can we advance any movement that holds the best interests of people of color at heart.""
Linking article below:
https://everydayfeminism.com/2013/08/put-out-internalized-racism/
When people of color internalize racism and become self-hating, they have made a mental link between worth and whiteness. When we strip ourselves of that lie, we can start to see ourselves as whole rather than deficient. And only when we see our wholeness and understand that we’re worth fighting f...
Representation matters. Growing up, I carried this self-hatred of not being tall enough, slender enough or white enough (lighter eyes and hair) - never feeling ENOUGH in my own skin. The media didn't help any of it. Also, frustration shopping for clothes and jeans that I could never fit into comfortably. The pants were either too long or didn't fit over my thighs and hips. I am curvy, just like most of the women in my family.
I'm sure part of this self-hatred has been passed down through lineage from my mom's side; being from Laos and having been colonized by the French at some point. AND, being a Christian family in a Buddhist country. Not to mention being first generation to immigrant parents in the states. Every time I go visit my dad's side of the family in Thailand, they ask if I want an umbrella so I don't get dark. To which I respond, "Nope, I want a tan!" Cue the look of confusion on their faces. Yes, there are so many layers to unravel here.
I've been doing a lot of digging and probing these last few years to know that I AM ENOUGH. Healing not only from childhood trauma but generational trauma as well.
So now, I get excited when brands (especially, brands made by people of color: POC) shift towards inclusion and diversity.
I'm still not sure if Crayola is finally representing all skin tones because it's "trendy" now, or because they've moved passed colorblindness and colorism?
Either way, we should be having these discussions within our home and communities - with our educators and leaders. Small steps. So, I guess I'll take it.
I'm sure many BIPoC can relate to this post of self-internalized racism, from lack of representation and racial trauma?
Linking the article of conversation: https://theoutline.com/post/5291/children-of-color-self-portraits?zd=2&zi=cipnmy5x
Along with an article about colorism: https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/fall-2015/whats-colorism
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