When did you last take time to celebrate yourself?
As a working mother, today’s featured Spark Alumni chose to take time out of her busy life to celebrate her 40th birthday with a Spark Session at Show Your Spark with photographer Lindsay Hite.
Putting ourselves first can be a challenge in such a busy world.
However, taking time to reconnect with ourselves, celebrate our uniqueness, and find that dormant inner Spark can be the most important acts of self-care and self-love we can practice.
As Oprah Winfrey said, “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.”
Continue reading to hear how a Spark Session reminded this Spark Alumni to find her beauty from the inside out.
![Woman in floral dress and white curtains; boudoir photography by Lindsay Hite](https://showyourspark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10791/2022/04/LindsayHite_KatieS2021_0026-C-1024x683.jpg)
Curious about Life
I am a mom, a teacher, and an artist. I love dance, photography, and being curious about life. I have had both personal and professional life challenges, but I keep working through them!
![Time to Celebrate, boudoir photography by Lindsay Hite](https://showyourspark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10791/2022/04/LindsayHite_KatieS2021_0018-C-1024x739.jpg)
Time for myself
I chose to schedule a Spark Session because I wanted to celebrate turning 40. I also wanted to make time for myself, which I rarely do as a working mom.
![Headshot with dark background; Time to Celebrate, boudoir photography by Lindsay Hite](https://showyourspark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10791/2022/04/LindsayHite_KatieS2021_0102-C-1024x683.jpg)
![woman in teal body suit on fur-lined bed; boudoir photography by Lindsay Hite](https://showyourspark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10791/2022/04/LindsayHite_KatieS2021_0042-C-1024x683.jpg)
Transformed by their warmth
I felt nervous leading up to the session. I wondered if I had packed enough. Michelle and Lindsay put me at ease immediately. I felt transformed by their warmth and the tie in the makeup chair.
![Headshot with dark background; Time to Celebrate, boudoir photography by Lindsay Hite](https://showyourspark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10791/2022/04/LindsayHite_KatieS2021_0093-C-1024x683.jpg)
![woman in teal body suit on fur-lined bed; boudoir photography by Lindsay Hite](https://showyourspark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10791/2022/04/LindsayHite_KatieS2021_0037-C-1024x683.jpg)
Empowered and touched
As a photographer myself, I felt both empowered and touched to have my own photographs used as a backdrop in the Cinemascape Bonus Set.
![artist boudoir; Time to Celebrate, boudoir photography by Lindsay Hite](https://showyourspark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10791/2022/04/LindsayHite_KatieS2021_0049-C-1024x683.jpg)
![artist boudoir; Time to Celebrate, boudoir photography by Lindsay Hite](https://showyourspark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10791/2022/04/LindsayHite_KatieS2021_0056-C-1024x683.jpg)
![artist boudoir; Time to Celebrate, boudoir photography by Lindsay Hite](https://showyourspark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10791/2022/04/LindsayHite_KatieS2021_0053-C-1024x636.jpg)
Beauty from the inside out
My Spark Session reminds me that beauty is from the inside out. We all have something beautiful and unique to share with the world.
![woman in front of CD Wall; Time to Celebrate, boudoir photography by Lindsay Hite](https://showyourspark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10791/2022/04/LindsayHite_KatieS2021_0115-C-1024x683.jpg)
![woman in black bodysuit on floor in front of teal sofa; boudoir photography by Lindsay Hite](https://showyourspark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10791/2022/04/LindsayHite_KatieS2021_0072-C-1024x683.jpg)
Recall your Strength
I would definitely recommend a Spark Experience with Lindsay! She is a super talented and creative photographer. You will look back on the photos and recall your strength.
![woman in black lingerie on dark bed; Headshot with dark background; Time to Celebrate, boudoir photography by Lindsay Hite](https://showyourspark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10791/2022/04/LindsayHite_KatieS2021_0089-C-1024x683.jpg)
![woman in black bodysuit on floor in front of teal sofa; boudoir photography by Lindsay Hite](https://showyourspark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10791/2022/04/LindsayHite_KatieS2021_0067-C-1024x683.jpg)
Time to Celebrate
We would love to be a part of your Self Celebration! Connect with us today to learn more about how a Spark Session can help you shine your inner Spark!