Episode 14: Documenting Reality with Portrait Photographer Virginia Borges

In this episode, Anna Gouin and photographer Virginia Borges explore the art of being seen. Virginia shares her journey from law to photography, and how her work centers on capturing women's rawness, & vulnerability. Together they unpack body image, self-perception, and the power of authenticity in a world obsessed with perfection. The conversation is a reminder that beauty lives in realness—and that being witnessed, as you are, is its own form of liberation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Connection 02:13 Virginia's Journey into Photography 05:38 The Courage to Pivot 08:49 Capturing Essence in Portraits 11:56 Vulnerability and Movement in Photography 15:10 Redefining Beauty and Authenticity 19:12 Selfies vs. Professional Photography 24:42 Acceptance and Non-Judgment in Women 25:37 Body Image and Family Influence 28:45 Overcoming Body Image Issues 32:20 Reclaiming Womanhood and Self-Acceptance 37:40 Connecting with the Body During Photoshoots 41:46 Documentary Photography and Real Life 49:27 Embracing Authenticity in Life and Art