MARCEAU PHOTEAU

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Photographer | @marceau_photeau

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Mommy + Diaper Bag | Madison West Bags

As a first time mom, I have to admit carrying all of these necessities for my baby is crucial, but also inconvenient.  My first diaper bag was big and bulky and it's not very fun to bring along especially on short trips to the store and around the corner.  I'm already transferring Sai in a car seat and with all the milk he's been consuming he's isn't getting any lighter.  Fellow moms you know what I'm talking about here.  In this new life we have to carry our belongings as well as our child's belongings every where we go because anything can happen.

One weekend my mom and I decided to head out to TJ Maxx, and I happened to see these nice Madison West bags.  Of course I was thinking to myself "this would be a great diaper bag!"  I can carry it on my shoulder and I can have Sai's bottles with me wherever I go and not have to choose what to take with me or run out to the car because I refuse to carry all of these things with me 24/7. 

It's been 2 weeks since I bought this bag and I'm in love. The convenience, the comfort, and the affordable price is everything I wished for and more.

What are some of your favorite diaper bags?

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Imperfection PT 2 | African American Women | Embracing their Natural Features

Hello beautiful people! We are back with the second series of Imperfection which features African American women and their unique struggles. Take a look at t...

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Marceau Photeau: Imperfection (Part 2)

Imperfection by Marceau Photeau

So glad to share this message and be featured on The In My Skin Campaign’s page.

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BEHIND THE SCENES DOWNTOWN CHICAGO | BEAUTY PHOTOSHOOT

This video was captured last summer. I was about 3 to 4 months pregnant in my second trimester where I gained my energy back to shoot. I remember being excit...

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My imperfection | EMBRACING MY NATURAL CURLY KINKY HAIR

In this video I share my imperfection in relevance to the photo series that my friend and I created in order to encourage people to love themselves. Hope thi...

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SUMMA SUMMA SUMMA TIME! | Favorite Summer Time Fragrances!

Summer is around the corner and I'm ready to head out for walks on the beach and sip on fruity drinks! I enjoy switching up my fragrances intertwined with the seasonal changes.  Clean is by far my favorite collection.  I've always been attracted to perfume that has a clean, citrus scent.

Warm Cotton and Fresh Laundry are my "Top 2" from the Clean collection.  Warm cotton has notes of Jasmine, Citrus, and Lilac which are very soft and airy smells.  My second favorite from the clean line is Fresh Laundry which reminds me of taking a nice bath, slipping into your clean pajamas and laying in crisp, clean, white sheets.  Just thinking of this experience puts my mind at ease., especially after a long day of working, and taking care of Baby Sai.

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Roasted Tomato + Red Pepper Soup with Polenta | Meals Under 30 min

Most of us live busy lives and sometimes preparing meals takes too much of our time so I'm here to share with you a quick healthy meal I prepare under 30 minutes when I don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.

This soup is so delicious.  Surprisingly, I'm not a big fan of tomato soup, but when it's mixed with red pepper it has a nice peppery taste to it.  I add fresh basil and cracked black pepper to add a little seasoning.

First, I cut the polenta in slices and season it with garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.  Then, I cook the polenta in Avocado oil in a pan on top of the stove. Make sure to flip the polenta over about 3 to 4 times to make sure it cooks evenly on both sides. This should take about 10 minutes or less.

Next, heat up the soup which takes 5 minutes.  Pour soup in a bowl and add polenta slices to the soup. Last, sprinkle fresh basil leaves to complete the meal.

Ingredients:

1 box of Trader Joe's Roasted Red Pepper Soup

1 package of fresh basil

Polenta

100% Avocado Oil

Cracked black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Enjoy

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Fresh Caprese Salad | Fresh Basil + Paul Newman's Balsamic Vinaigrette

This week Josh and I have decided to try and eat no meat and prepare meals with herbs and vegetables. So far we have been doing pretty well. We both love eating vegetables and trying new foods.  Yesterday, I prepared a Caprese salad along with a cabbage and kale Stir Fry.  Josh made a dish called Tabbouleh with cracked wheat. The dinner was delicious and refreshing at the same time.

Eating clean feels wonderful.  I felt satisfied and not overly stuffed like I do when I eat meat. Making the Caprese salad is fairly easy. It took about 15 minutes to prepare. Here's what I put in the salad if you want to attempt to make it for yourself!

Ingredients:

3 tomatoes (depending on how much you want to make)

Fresh Basil (generous amount)

Fresh Mozzarella cheese (Trader Joe's)

Paul Newman's Balsamic Vinigrette

Himalayan salt and Cracked pepper for taste

1 tsp of olive oil

Directions

Rinse and cut tomatoes and basil leaves. Tear mozzarella cheese into small, bite size pieces. Add Paul Newman's dressing and olive oil. Add salt and pepper.  Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and serve.  Chill for 20 minutes (optional)

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Vlog 2 | MY FIRST MASSAGE AS A NEW MOM | EXTREME BACK PAIN FROM BREASTFEEDING

Hey loves! So being a mom brings a lot of new changes. After having Sai I've experienced severe back pain due to breastfeeding and constantly picking him up....

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Trying to inspire young women of color to embrace their imperfections by appreciating every thing that they are. Social media is another challenge we face that can affect one’s confidence by constantly comparing our lives, our looks, or status quo to someone else.

If you stand by this message please be sure to like, comment, and share.

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Imperfection

Jay + Jenessa

Wardrobe Stylist | Micha Vargas Caro

MUA + Hair  | Stephanie Espinoza + Mariefel Westa

Shot by | Marceau Photeau

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Self Portrait | Marceau Photeau

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IMPERFECTION PHOTO SERIES

#IAMperfection #IMPERFECTION

Take a look inside the project below

https://youtube.com/watch?v=sFPypXe_Hrs

TEAM

Creative Director + Photographer | Marceau Photeau

Wardrobe Stylist | Micha Vargo Caro

Makeup + Hair | Marifel Westa

Model | Jenessa Andrea

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In a world full of digital images, and tons of face editing apps we often succumb to comparing our looks and our lives to the people around us and people we may never know. In this project, I'm challenging myself and others to highlight those imperfections and to embrace them. Wonder if we were all the same? I couldn't imagine a billion people with the same story and characteristics. 😩 Our imperfections make us different. Learn to appreciate and love yourself more. Check out these beautiful ladies and find out how they embraced their imperfections.  #imperfection #IAMperfection

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BTS | Imperfection Photoshoot

A brief look behind the scenes of my new photo project titled, "Imperfection." #IAMperfection Video by: Josh Yoldash