The Secret to Confidence Every Woman Overlooks
Artistic photographer and Bare Model Dominique Muscianese loves spending time with her dog, exploring new experiences, and enjoying good food. Beyond her personal passions, Dominique brings years of modeling experience and a deep love for capturing people in their most beautiful forms, which you can see on her Instagram photography page @DOMONIZIAPhoto.
Like many women, Dominique’s journey to self-love wasn’t always easy. Before stepping in front of the camera professionally, she struggled with her self-image. “Before I had my glow-up stage at 18, I never felt pretty enough to be a model because I would constantly look up to supermodels and compare myself to their similar pretty features,” she recalls.
It wasn’t until she moved to Los Angeles and took a leap of faith that Dominique began embracing her uniqueness. Through artistic photoshoots and self-exploration, she became a proud Bare Model—capturing beauty without filters or edits—and inspiring women to celebrate their own bodies.
From Self-Doubt to Self-Love
Dominique faced the same struggles as countless women who feel they don’t measure up to society’s beauty standards. But by stepping outside her comfort zone, she learned that confidence comes from accepting yourself fully.
Her advice for women struggling with self-love is simple yet powerful: “There is no secret way to fall in love with yourself, it’s just a matter of putting yourself first and telling yourself you’re beautiful during both high and low times.” Her self-love tip? Give yourself a compliment every day and surround yourself with positive energy.
“A woman’s body is the closest thing there is to magic,” Dominique says.
Q&A with Dominique Muscianese
What do you love most about your body?
“I love my curves, my skin color, and my eyes and lips.”
What makes you feel confident with your body and who you are?
“I enjoy taking photos of myself, learning my body, and discovering poses that work well. Many women feel bad about their bodies because they see unflattering photos or feel awkward in front of the camera. Learning your shape, curves, and angles is key to appreciating yourself.”
Do you have any self-care or self-love tips?
“Give yourself a compliment every day, even if you’re not feeling it. Taking a shower and getting ready for the day boosts self-esteem. Surround yourself with people who hype you up.”
What message do you have for other women who struggle to appreciate and love their bodies?
“There is no secret to falling in love with yourself. It’s about putting yourself first and telling yourself you’re beautiful during both high and low times.”
Anything else you’d like readers to know?
“Inspired by posing and how it helped me love myself, I created MODXDOM—a service where I teach people how to pose and appreciate their bodies. It’s a community full of positivity and empowerment for women. Check it out!”
Find Dominique on Instagram: @dominique_muscianese.
