Once again I was privileged to be able to be a part of a wonderful youth event called “The Real You” where we focus on teen issues such as peer group pressure, media pressures and youth relationships.

One of the emphasises of the night was on the media’s use of photo manipulation software to make models & celebrities look flawless.  What a relief for all of us that no-one is flawless .. but as we explained, with the right makeup, photographer, lighting and retouching software anyone can look just like the covers of glossy magazines.

Together with a couple of other photogs & some some makeup artists, some lighting & retouching, we were able to show them just how much the media can make a person look like they belong on the cover of a fashion mag.

I am blown away by the amazing (& completely gorgeous) young people we have in our church who love God with so much passion, love & support each other and understand the sense of destiny about their lives.

I am proud & excited to watch them all growing into fine young adults & leaders.

Here’s a sneak peak …

I am dying to post the images from this special shoot but alas I’m bound to the confines of a protected folder till all is revealed (breaks into song – yes I can sing!) “… oooooohhhh baby I’m in chains ….”

Hold tight my friends …

UPDATED: Check out Part II

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