Bold Beautiful Perfect: Amy

By Brandi Stage / May 25, 2021

“Loving my body no matter the size or shape is the best form of self-care for me.” – Amy Meet Amy! I am a forty-something-year-old woman who whole-heartedly loves my family, my faith and my friends. I married my husband almost 23 years ago, and we have two boys. Our oldest son has a beautiful…

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Bold Beautiful Perfect: Brooke

By Brandi Stage / May 18, 2021

“My scars make me that much stronger, and my journey makes me that much more beautiful.” – Brooke Brooke, tell us about yourself! I’m Brooke! I’m 29 years old, and teaching and music are my two passions. I’m a musician and music teacher, a classically trained pianist and vocalist, and I dabble in musical theater.…

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Bold Beautiful Perfect: Angela

By Brandi Stage / May 11, 2021

“I thought I was unlike anyone in my family of origin, but in their stories, I found me! I actually did belong! I now view my gift-mix as an inheritable substance, a treasure to be regarded as valuable to future generations.” Today on the blog, Angela shares an essay on her journey of discovering her inner…

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Bold Beautiful Perfect: Barbara

By Brandi Stage / May 4, 2021

“Never let someone devalue you. You are stronger than you think, prettier than you feel, and braver than you ever thought you could be.” Tell us about yourself, Barbara! I am a mom to 2 amazing daughters and 1 foster child. I am married to my best friend and soul mate for the last 5…

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Bold Beautiful Perfect: Geneva

By Brandi Stage / April 27, 2021

“Ease up on yourself. Failure is an opportunity to grow and learn. Use the tools available to you to empower not only yourself, but others as well.” Tell us about yourself, Geneva! Hi! My name is Geneva. I have had the privilege of venturing down many different paths both professionally and personally. My mottos are:…

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Bold Beautiful Perfect: Hanna

By Brandi Stage / April 20, 2021

Bold Beautiful Perfect: Hanna   “Jesus changed my value from worthless to cherished, from overlooked to priceless, and from ugly to beautiful. He freely and willingly poured into my brokenness a beautiful substance the world longs for and tries to counterfeit.” Tell us about yourself, Hanna! I am an International Best Selling Author; mental health…

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Bold Beautiful Perfect: Kristy

By Brandi Stage / April 13, 2021

Bold Beautiful Perfect: Kristy   “Someone once asked me, ‘If you could change one thing in your life, what would that be?’ I replied, ‘Nothing. If I change one thing it could change everything.’ Life changes you. Often, even when we can’t see the light for darkness, change is good. The light will come, and…

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Bold Beautiful Perfect: Leslie

By Brandi Stage / April 6, 2021

Bold Beautiful Perfect: Leslie   “Do I feel beautiful on a daily basis? Not always. But do I feel a sense of beauty, pride, accomplishment, relief, strength, and awesomeness when someone asks, ‘How do you do it all?’ Yes, yes, yes.” Tell us about yourself, Leslie! I have been happily married for twelve-and-a-half years to…

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Bold Beautiful Perfect: Dolly

By Brandi Stage / March 30, 2021

Bold Beautiful Perfect: Dolly   “I am not perfect, but I am perfectly imperfect. My eye strays a little from retinal surgery, my tummy has stretch marks from carrying the gift of life, my skin sags from weight loss, my hair is thinning for age, but all of these have made me who I am.…

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Bold Beautiful Perfect: Kate

By Brandi Stage / March 23, 2021

Bold Beautiful Perfect: Kate   “For a while, I tried to separate my identities of Mother, Teacher, Singer, Artist, Choir Director, Wife. “WHO AM I?” was a question that I shouted into the void. Answering back, with echoes from every direction: “YOU! YOU ARE ALL THESE WONDERFUL THINGS!” Tell us about yourself, Kate! I am…

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Brandi Stage is an international award-winning portrait photographer based in Bay St. Louis, MS. She creates an exceptional magazine-style photo shoot and timeless heirloom portraits for women, men, children and pets in her studio or on location.