“Miley Cyrus’ Secret Childhood Memoirs: Exploring the Life of 11-Year-Old Destiny as a Model”

The latest buzz in the media is all about Miley Cyrus’ recent photo shoot with Paper Magazine where she posed fully nude with her pig, Bubba Sue, and revealed her past as a bisexual. However, Rachel Devine, a photographer who had worked with the singer before, remembers her as an innocent young girl named Destiny Hope Cyrus, who was often called ‘Smiley Miley’ due to her captivating smile. In some never-before-seen photographs from 2004 taken in Los Angeles for her modeling portfolio, an 11-year-old Destiny exudes confidence and charm while showcasing her girly-girl style with pigtail braids.

Before she was Miley: Destiny Hope Cyrus, 11, pictured in a 2004 modelling shoot

In 2004, an 11-year-old girl named Destiny Hope Cyrus had a modelling shoot where she was captured wearing adorable outfits. The photographer, Rachel, described the young girl as kind and always smiling. Destiny also made it a point to let Rachel know that she preferred to go by the name Miley, which eventually became her nickname. Miley’s modelling session occurred shortly before her breakthrough role as Miley Stewart in Disney’s Hannah Montana series, which aired from 2006 to 2011.

Jumping for joy: In these never-before-seen photos, an 11-year-old Destiny poses with confidence for the camera with an adorable smile and pigtail braids

In these special photographs, we see an elated 11-year-old named Destiny striking a confident stance in front of the camera. With her adorable pigtails and charming smile, she radiates an infectious joy that is both captivating and endearing.

Portfolio: Photographer Rachel Devine captured the youngster before she shot to fame

Portfolio: Photographer Rachel Devine captured the youngster before she shot to fame

Rachel Devine, a talented photographer, has taken stunning photographs of a young woman before she rose to fame in the modelling world. These images were captured during her first photoshoot.

Ancient history: The photos date back to the same time she landed her breakthrough performance in the hit Disney channel series, Hannah Montana, as the lead role of Miley Stewart, which aired from 2006-2011

These photos capture the time when Miley Cyrus made it big as the lead in the beloved Disney series, Hannah Montana. She took on the role of Miley Stewart in the show, which aired from 2006 to 2011.

Confident: The photographer remembers Miley's early gift in front of the camera

A Melbourne-based photographer named Rachel, who now operates the photoblogging site Sesame Ellis, recently recalled her memories of a young Miley Cyrus before the singer became famous worldwide. Rachel fondly remembers the young girl she photographed before Miley achieved notoriety for her controversial 2013 MTV VMAs performance, where she stuck out her tongue and popularized the dance craze known as ‘twerking.’ At the beginning of her career, Miley was excited to land her first significant acting role, according to Rachel, who recalls that Miley talked about it during their photoshoot. Although Rachel is unsure how long Miley had been filming the show, she believes it was only one season.

Big dreams: Rachel remembers Miley talking about her first big role, admitting she was 'so excited' about it

Rachel reflects on a chat she had with Miley, where the latter had shared her elation over securing a major acting gig. It was evident that Miley had lofty goals and a drive to achieve them.

A natural: The photographer says Miley was more eager for the shoot than her parents who brought her in

A natural: The photographer says Miley was more eager for the shoot than her parents who brought her in

The photographer mentioned that Miley was a pro in front of the camera and seemed to be more excited than her parents who brought her in for the shoot.

Destiny: The youngster was clearly intent upon a career in showbusiness at an early age

Destiny: It was clear from an early age that the youth had a strong desire to follow a career in show business.

Above and beyond: The photographer said she knew back then Miley was destined for stardom but had no idea she would become the global icon that she is

The photographer shared her opinion that Miley Cyrus had a lot of potential, but she never imagined that she would become such a huge star. When they first met, Miley was excited about the project, but they didn’t talk about any grand ambitions. Nevertheless, Rachel observed that Miley had a charming and amiable demeanor that would serve her well in the entertainment business. However, Rachel couldn’t have predicted how incredibly successful Miley would eventually become.

Early days: The shoot dates back even before Miley made it on the Disney channel

Early days: The shoot dates back even before Miley made it on the Disney channel

At the start: The recording took place before Miley’s first appearance on the Disney Channel.

Casting a big net: The youngster even back then voiced her desire to do great things

During her early days, Rachel had a strong aspiration to accomplish great things. As a photographer who specialized in working with young stars, she was able to distinguish between those who possessed genuine interest in pursuing a career and those who were only present because of their parents’ wishes. She recollects one group of children who were full of enthusiasm, joy, and eagerness to participate, while another group seemed to have been coerced by their parents. Among all her clients, the performer of We Can’t Stop stands out as the most successful in the industry. Rachel’s career spanned over two decades and entailed the publication of four photography books, primarily focusing on child photography.

A picture says a thousand words: Destiny showed she had her eye on stardom at an early age

From an early age, it was clear that Destiny had a bright future ahead of her. Rachel has always considered Destiny, who’s better known as Miley Cyrus, to be the most unconventional celebrity of them all and always knew she had the potential for greatness. Although Rachel is taken aback by the drastic changes that Miley has undergone while living in the public eye, she still believes that Miley’s success was inevitable because it was always evident that she had the talent and determination needed to achieve her goals.

Just over a decade: It has been 11 years and now Miley is one of the world's most recognisable stars

Just over a decade: It has been 11 years and now Miley is one of the world's most recognisable stars

Over a decade has passed since Miley Cyrus first became a public figure and now, she has become a highly respected individual on an international level.

'She was just such a sweet kid': The photographer has fond memories of Miley

The photographer has fond memories of Miley Cyrus from her childhood days. As she looks back on old photographs, she recalls how Miley used to sport braids and curls, wore kid clothes, and had no makeup on. The photographer remembers Miley as a sweet child with natural teeth who would occasionally dab on a little lip gloss. Despite disapproving of Miley’s recent controversial behavior and online persona, the blogger still holds a special place in her heart for the former child star she once knew. Now based in Melbourne with her family, she is still a fan of Miley, despite her current antics.

Looking back through the photos, a nostalgic Rachel said: 'She was just such a cute, little girl! I can't believe it's only 11 years ago. It seems like a lifetime, but it's also like,

While browsing through some old snapshots, Rachel couldn’t help but feel nostalgic about the cute little girl captured in them. It’s hard to believe that just 11 years have passed since those pictures were taken as so much has changed since then. However, it’s awe-inspiring to witness how much one can learn and progress within a decade. Rachel thinks this individual is incredible and wishes her happiness. In her eyes, this person is bright and captivating, and it’s heartening to see her making positive contributions towards others.

Today: Miley has become an international star, pictured in New York earlier this month

At the moment, Miley Cyrus is a popular figure across the globe and was recently spotted in New York City.

Disney princess: The young actress first shot to fame on Hannah Montana, pictured in 2007 just three years after her first modelling photoshoot 

Miley Cyrus, the talented actress who became a household name for her role in Hannah Montana, actually had her first modeling gig three years prior to the show’s debut in 2007. Thanks to her hard work and dedication, she eventually rose to fame as one of Disney’s leading princesses.

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