White coat phobia no more!!!

My son Bailey (12) has been in and out of hospital from 9mos old till he was 8yrs old.

This caused significant problems over the years as from 2yrs old he developed severe white coat phobia. You can not imagine how difficult and even traumatic a simple Dr.s visit could be.

What is white coat phobia?

A fear or phobia of doctors, nurses etc.  

People having had bad experiences in their past with hospitals, doctors or death, can result in an abnormal fear instinct to be inside a hospital or clinic situation. On the other hand, fear of medical procedures can also cause anxiety in a person. Reactions varies from person to person.

After a trip to the dentist yesterday I had to share this footage, for the first time we found a Dentist, Dr Saurav Gupta from Surfers Paradise Dental Spa in Australia who has helped Bailey over come this problem by working with him in a way that seemed to magically work.

I was told Bailey would NEVER be able to have dental work done unless he was under general anesthetic due to the severity of his reactions in the dentist chair. (this was from a Children's Dentist). 

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Bailey on one of his MANY hospital stays over the years.

Bailey 5 yrs ago age 7. Bailey is very tall this can also have people treat him older than his age. expecting more.

 

To get Bailey into this chair took over and hour & running down the street. after 3 more hours he did not get treated.

Bailey on his first visit to Surfers Dental Spa. 

I am sure there are other people/parents out there who would LOVE to find a dentist who can banish those Dentist fears/phobias.

So here is a Dentist I swear by. Proof is in the video, I think you can tell by my shocked Mummy tone, I cant believe it!!!.

I think the major difference with this situation was  that Dr Gupta built a rapport with Bailey on an inital visit, explaining all that would need to be done and letting him know there was no pressure. 

Thank you Dr Gupta and Angie (His fabulous assistant) for doing a brilliant job...

Watch the video footage from Baileys visit to 'Surfers Dental Spa' below.

Watch Baileys Visit to the Dentist here

Please note.  Surfers dental spa is more than just a Cosmetic Dentist. They offer a variety of high end facial aesthetics and rejuvenation services also. See their website for details. 

 

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SHOOOOOT ME!!! TODAY I AM A MODEL!!!! (Part 2 Rachels Model experience with SCG)

OM freaking G...... 

That was one of the most confronting, challenging, liberating and unforgettable days of my life.  It's midnight and i am totally exhausted!!!! BUT I am lying here in bed buzzing from today's events.. SO I must write now while its still Fresh..

Today was my big day. SHOOT TIME! Today I am a model. I get to see and experience it first hand what its like to be in front of the camera.  

The day started with a cardio walk with Sarah (this was by no means an easy task, that girl has lllllong legs and she walks fast). 

Then back to the apartment for a quick shower and 'four'....yep that's right FOUR applications of fake tan. The metamorphosis begins. Sarah then works her magic with my hair and make-up. 

(I'm not to knowledgeable in this area but would assume that finding a photographer that has complete control of her shoot from start to finish would be a rare and amazing thing. It truly helped to make me feel at ease).  

Two hours later , outfits are chosen  I AM READY!!

I have my first outfit on I'm pumped and then Sarah Campbell 'photographer extraordinaire' picks up her camera and bag and says "lets go". 

My mind immediately spins into a wild panic........ 

"what do mean lets go"???? 

"Lets go where"???? 

"You want me to go out there????.....In public????....with people????........Dressed like this"???? SHUT the BEEEP UP!!!! 

All this time i was under the illusion that we would be staying in the comfort of the amazing apartment we were staying in. I had it all mapped out in my head. Safe.  LOL  

(Remember that i am already facing a fear of being in front of the camera). 

This is a big thing for me... I am in internal hysteria and follow her out the door like a good little girl under some magic spell.

Into the elevator and down to the forth floor...which at this stage might as well be a lobby in the busiest casino. Sarah has a unique eye, she found some unusual green ottomans and with a little instruction we began. 

I felt awkward and uncoordinated (and i probably looked it to) but with a few words of encouragement i mesmerised myself to another place... where there was no-one but myself and Sarah clicking away with her camera.... Because let me tell you when Jo Blogs, Mary-Jane, Grandma, Grandad & the kids are walking past and watching you POSE,  it takes having your photo taken to a whole other level!!!! Nerves under control , its time to move on and find another location.

This time we are in the lobby/entrance to the bbq area of the hotel, where there are some sculpture type cylinder things. With little time to get comfortable with my surroundings we are back into it again. 

NOTE: Holding awkward sexy poses and making it look effortless and comfortable is truly an art. It is NOT as easy as it looks!

I have a new found respect for what models endure during a photo shoot. It takes alot of focus, endurance  and you really have to connect with the photographer to have an understanding of what they are trying to capture. 

Once again Sarah was amazing giving me encouragement and direction and helping me to forget that right above us on the staircase was a whole group of people watching ME. 

Change of outfit and location, we do it all again.

Sarah Campbell is the Mistress of illusions capable of capturing, prying (damn near dragging in my case) the essence of 'YOU' into a picture. 

 Make-up application, hair, working with shoes that are to big, clothes that are to small, its too hot, too windy, too sandy (even tho its a beach lol).

'All of this' and more and still try to look comfortable, relaxed sexy and gorgeous. 

 Six hours, six locations, drenched in water and with sand in places it really shouldn't be, too tired to care we have to stop to pick up groceries and I'm in a towel with scraggy beach hair. BUT by now I'm comfortable in my skin no matter what I am wearing or who sees me. Finally we head back to the apartment. 

 I am exhausted in every sense of the word.  Body-Mind-Soul...  But this has also been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

(Pictures in this blog are from my photoshoot with SCG).. 

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Taking flight.....

 

Well here i am...

Filled with intrepidation and excitement. At 39 I wonder if I have what it takes to have a successful photo shoot, in a world that is dominated by youth and beauty. My body is far from perfect, Its endured the birthing of three beautiful boys and the ravishing of life. I'm definitely not a size six, i have smile lines (and dimples) AND I'm terribly camera shy!!!! All that aside i made a conscious decision last year that I was determined to change the direction of my life, do things that were totally foreign, face fears, take up challenges, tear down walls and build something fantastic....ME....

I arrived in Australia late January 2012,  I have now learned that my prep for this shoot was a far cry from what models do to prepare. "They work hard for this". . . But i did up my exercising, exonerated junk food (this is not easy when you have three boys), cut out carbs and watched my portion sizes. I fake tanned and treated myself to a mani/pedi. I was feeling great :)

I've studied Sarah's work for months now and i truly feel the passion she has for her art. I love her images and am very blessed to have this opportunity to shoot with her. If i was asked to describe her work with one word it would be "EXQUISITE"

I have asked questions but i really have no idea what to expect on the day except the unexpected. I'm also under no illusion that at my age modelling is not really a career path (or is it??????) for me but I'm also determined to explore every aspect of the industry so i can i fully appreciate the business entirely. Warts and all. 

I AM INTRIGUED!!!

                                                  

The SCG newbie

Hey everyone, I'm Rachel the newbie of SCG. Sarah has invited me (i pestered her) to join her team, so I'll be blogging on this learning curve as i learn about a whole new trade.

 I have little to no experience, but I'm intrigued and super excited to find out how this all works and what makes everything tick. Join me on my journey as i learn about an industry that is completely foreign to me. As i develop my skills and knowledge i will share my views, experiences, shocks, revelations, secrets and loves.

 It will be a kinda outsiders incite into the realm of modelling and photography....

And everything in-between....

More soon :)