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cathy empey – beauty beholder

It was an ordinary day, I finally launched my new site called Beautifully Different. I have always had the dream, and the vision to help all women feel beautiful! It just took me a few years to get clear on what I really wanted to do. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE being a photographer. I love taking photos. I LOVE specializing in portraits for women! I just realized there is more to what I do than just photography. And so my vision for my life  and my business became clear! I realized after months of self discovery, that I am one woman on a mission to make every woman feel beautiful! And so, I launched my site. Deep breath, fingers crossed. Sigh of relief. I did it! I did it!

After I launched, a wonderful friend and fellow boudoir photographer Leslie she said to me, Cathy you have to share this with others. And so I did. I took a leap. Stepped outside my comfort zone, and hit send!  I sent out a little blurb on me, and my manifesto. And  lucky for me, somebody listened, and responded back.  That was Tiffany, from Shaw Community TV Chilliwack!  She wanted to do a story on my life as a wife, mom and boudoir photographer. Suddenly my ordinary day, usually filled with laundry, cleaning and folding. Became really exciting! This email, and response put a  HUGE smile on my face, and a kick in my step! I had an opportunity to share my story and my vision with others! So, a filming date was set! Everything was in place! Here is a link, and the instructions to view the video!

Cathy Empey – Beauty Beholder

Once on the link, click on Shaw TV tab (not home or search), then click on Chilliwack for the city, then you’ll see “The Express” – 3rd one on the right “She has an eye for elegance….”

 

Below, is the outcome of the fun afternoon! I hope you enjoy! Thank you everybody who helps me on a daily basis to never give up, and keep sharing with the women of the world that they are GORGEOUS! I want to say a special thank you to Jessica of Trove Vintage for her help, and for being my model for the afternoon. I took some fresh headshots for her during our time together! You will want to check out her amazing business, Trove Vintage. She is wonderful! I am totally looking forward to our special shoot coming up later this summer!

Cathy xoxo

 

 

 

 

16 Comments to cathy empey – beauty beholder

  1. June 16, 2011 at 7:10 pm | Permalink

    YAY You!!!!! Way to go Cathy!! So proud & excited for you! Way to ROCK it girl! XoXo*S

  2. June 16, 2011 at 7:24 pm | Permalink

    That was an awesome interview, Cathy. Your mission is very similar to my own and I felt an immediate kinship with you.

  3. June 16, 2011 at 8:18 pm | Permalink

    Congratulations Cathy! Such a natural both in front of and behind the camera!

  4. June 16, 2011 at 8:31 pm | Permalink

    Congratulations Cathy!! wonderful interview! xo, Christa

  5. Ben's Gravatar Ben
    June 17, 2011 at 2:35 pm | Permalink

    Great interview! I can see why your clients love you… ;)

  6. June 17, 2011 at 2:41 pm | Permalink

    What a GREAT segment. And look at your beautiful family and home!! Seriously, we have to meet, your positivity is oozing out of you!! =)

  7. June 17, 2011 at 5:25 pm | Permalink

    Cathy – this is SO awesome! Great interview! It was also fun seeing your family in it too! I LOVE what you are doing!

  8. Steve Vogl's Gravatar Steve Vogl
    June 17, 2011 at 5:33 pm | Permalink

    Way to go! Congrats! Keep up the great work.

  9. Melissa's Gravatar Melissa
    June 17, 2011 at 5:35 pm | Permalink

    How exciting for you! Awesome job!

  10. Hege's Gravatar Hege
    June 18, 2011 at 4:23 am | Permalink

    I cried when I watched it Cathy. So incredible proud of you. I don’t know where you get all the energy from. You are truly amazing and a gift to all women!

  11. June 18, 2011 at 7:02 am | Permalink

    Videos are way awesome! I wish I had could work up the nerve to do more video stuff.

  12. Dee's Gravatar Dee
    June 18, 2011 at 7:31 pm | Permalink

    OMGoodness! Congratulations! I’m sooo very excited for you. :D

  13. June 19, 2011 at 7:59 am | Permalink

    What a cool experience! That’s so awesome for you. Much love!!!

  14. June 19, 2011 at 5:13 pm | Permalink

    Awesome Cathy!!! Congratulations!!!!!!

  15. June 20, 2011 at 9:17 pm | Permalink

    So cool & exciting Cathy, congratulations!!!

  16. June 24, 2011 at 4:53 am | Permalink

    Congrats Cathy! That was a really nice interview, and I know Tiffany from high school!

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MAE WEST

Overheard:

“I loved the fact that she had her laptop there to share possible poses w/ me that she found for me. Really appreciated the music she played to help me relax & then to help bring out my inner vixen. Her communication before, during & after shoot about expectations for both me & her were very helpful. At no point was I left feeling like I should have done this or that. Arranging the hair & makeup stylist that gave me a dreamy look suitable to her shooting style.
I guess the fact that I know Cathy Empey is so many people in 1 package I was able to connect w/ her & trust her & just enjoy this moment that my husband had gifted to me. Not only she is a photographer, a mother, sister, daughter, aunty, she's a true long term & now long distance friend, a runner, a dancer, & a lover of all things beautiful! She has an appreciation for everyone & their unique qualities & how those differences are important 'cause man would the world be boring if we all looked the same! But that she is then able to capture that uniqueness in the lens!  
You only have to see her smile & hear her laugh to know you've made the right choice for a photographer!!”

~Mrs. W