Jennifer Nelson

About me:

In these pictures you’re looking at a M.A.C. girl, me. This is who I am when I have the opportunity to express myself. The latest pictures were taken on my way to SCC ’08 by Bill Blauvelt of Tampa Bay Photogrqaphers. Earlier pictures are from photo shoots with Jamie Austin and Amanda Richards. None of the pictures have been re touched. Hard to believe? I don’t believe it myself, sometimes. Too much of the time I’m in drab, hiding under a rock, so to speak. I may be a late bloomer but I’m out and about and loving it. I’ve been out for over 30 years. Jennifer is who I am on the inside. Jennifer is out in my travels all over the US and Canada and as far away as the UK and Germany. As with so many of us who identify as transgender, I started exploring my mother’s closet as a young child. I certainly didn’t understand it nor did I get myself all together until I was an adult. By my 30’s my desire to become Jennifer overwhelmed me. But, like so many of us by then I had a graduate level education, a career and a wife and family. Today, in the TG community its called, “building our own prison.” Looking back, though, I wouldn’t change it. I hope and pray I don’t throw my male self and everything I’ve worked for under the bus. I just need to give myself some breathing room and be able to spend time as Jennifer. These makeover and photo shoots have taught me so much. While I see myself from the inside and occasionally in the mirror, I was surprised to realize that I actually photograph beautifully. It puts a smile on my face just thinking about it. As a result, when I’m in public meeting people I am totally confident as Jennifer. My goal is to be accepted as the woman I am. As you can see, I love beautiful clothes. I work at achieving movements that are feminine, following the advice of Denae Doyle. As with so many of us, achieving a soft feminine voice is a challenge, but worth the effort. Thanks, Kathe Perez. And, I want to loose another dress size. There is nothing more elegant and beautiful than a stately, tall woman who carries herself proudly. About making friends here. Please don't even ask if you are here in male mode or don't have a head shot picture of yourself.