05/09/2026
So I have debated on making a post because of anxiety and honestly… embarrassment. But.. if you could please take a moment to read this in full I’d appreciate it.
I started my business to capture memories with the understanding of how valuable and important photos are. To capture love, smiles, silliness, passion. Moments frozen in time. I strive to make people feel beautiful, confident, and unique… all while quietly struggling with my own confidence behind the camera, especially when it comes to my smile. The very thing I encourage every single session — “Okay, now smile 😃.”
In 2023 I started step one of fixing some of the dental problems and that brought back so much confidence alone. But since then it has gotten worse and I’ve put it off for too long. So time for the second and final step.
On Monday, May 18th, I will be having a pretty major dental surgery to begin the process of gaining that confidence back — and improving my health at the same time. This decision has come with an overwhelming amount of anxiety, and if I’m being completely transparent, I’ve battled myself every day trying not to cancel the appointment out of fear. But I know this is something I need to do.
I’m not going to share every detail, but I did want to let my clients and supporters know because I work so closely and personally with all of you, and this surgery will bring some visible changes to my appearance over the next few months. Transparency has always been important to me, even when it makes me uncomfortable.
Please know that upcoming sessions will not be affected. I will have several recovery days before returning, and if anything unexpected happens during healing, I already have support systems in place to ensure my clients are still fully taken care of.
Most importantly — this does not change my love for photography or my passion for capturing your memories. We will still be Star Angels Photography. I will still be “Miss Britt.” I may just be a little quieter, a little more timid, and navigating some healing and anxiety along the way.
I spend so much time reminding all of you that you are beautiful exactly as you are, and I guess this is my moment to learn how to believe that for myself too. So over these next few months, I hope you’ll give me a little grace, a little patience, a little boost now and again, and maybe help remind me to see the beauty in myself the same way I try to help all of you see it in yourselves. 🤍
