Body Love Now Photo Project | Jodi

This is the last session of my Body Love Photo Project, that I have been doing in collaboration with the Love Your Body Summit that will take place on February 6th 2016 in Port Moody, and what a way to finish with a bang!

It’s not ever day you get to photograph a Juno-nominated musician, and that is exactly part of who Jodi Proznick is! She is a bassist, composer, bandleader, and educator who has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s finest jazz artists. So pretty cool, not to mention I love stand up bass guitars so I was instantly in awe of the beautiful instrument she brought along to the shoot.

But that is just part of who she is, and in the short time we spent together I found out she is a mother, a passionate arts educator and someone that is quite in tune (no pun intended) with herself, which I really admire. When I read her responses to our questions it made me even more glad that I had the chance to work with her, and I won’t lie I shed a tear or two when I read them. She truly is an amazing human being!

Here is our interview and photo’s from her session. Jodi thank you so much for taking the time to be part of our project! Such a delight to work with.

What challenges have you faced in your relationship with your body?

What advice would you give to your younger self about body image?

I would hold her in my arms and say:

“You are safe. You are seen. You are loved.”

“Take really good care of yourself. Be your own best friend. Listen to that inner voice – the one that helps you to feel peaceful.”

“Follow your passions, no matter how crazy they may seem. You will radiate joy. This is where true beauty dwells. This is where true power resides. This is the map for living a wholehearted life.”

“Don’t let compliments go to your head. Don’t let criticisms get to your heart.”‘

“You are perfectly imperfect.”

“You are a beautiful work of art.”