“It’s like you, only better,” said Jacqueline Kent. It seemed like an oxymoron to me. How can the experience of a photo shoot be authentically transformative? Surely it’s just a change based on the expertise of the hair, makeup, and wardrobe people plus the magic of a gifted photographer. I had to admit, I was skeptical, but something urged me to sign up for the photoshoot. I have always been uncomfortable in front of a camera. When others were goofy or smiling broadly for th

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