“I HONESTLY WAS A LITTLE SAD WHEN IT CAME TIME TO PUT CLOTHES ON.”

When you finally decide to book a boudoir session, there are many things that may run through your mind.

“I’m not sexy enough.”

“I couldn’t ever look like HER!”

“I should lose weight before my session.”

While these negative, self-attacking thoughts may come, it’s the outcome of your boudoir session that makes the difference.

Here is a testimonial from a client in the studio:

“I want to start off by saying that for anyone thinking about doing a boudoir shoot, do it! This is one of the most rewarding experiences that I have had my whole life. I guarantee it will give you a whole new outlook on yourself and give you an extra bit of sassiness in your step. For me, this was a life changer.

I separated and eventually divorced my high school sweetheart three years ago. About a year after, I started thinking about a shoot. I could never bring myself to do it. All the usual excuses were there. "I'm a mom. I'm not pretty enough. I need to lose more weight. I have stretch marks from the kids. I'm a single mom, I don't need to spend the money on that. Etc.." I could go on and on with the excuses I had. Something like this was so far out of my comfort zone, I really don't know if I could have brought myself to actually book one anyway. You see, I never once had seen myself as sexy in anyway. My whole life, I was just a daughter, a girlfriend, then a wife and mom. I secretly dreamed of being someone sexy and desirable, I just never thought it was in my cards. How wrong I was.

Leading up to my shoot, I was honestly worried about being able to pick enough photos to actually fill the book. Out of over 100 pictures, I honestly didn't think I would be able to pick out even 40 I liked. My girlfriends did the friend thing to hype me up and we would joke about it, but on my own, I really didn't believe that I would actually like what I saw. I was so nervous to see myself through someone else's eyes. The sister of my heart told me multiple times that she thought it would be empowering, and she was more than correct.

When the day of my shoot came, I walked in and I was greeted like an old friend. Personally, I thought it was going to be awkward and I would have to really push myself to interact. That was not the case. Maranda was so warm and inviting that I seriously felt like I was catching up with a girlfriend that I hadn't seen in forever. We listened to older music and jokes about how young we were when it was really popular. The makeup artist asked what kind of a look I had in mind and since I still thought I was going to turn out looking like a white pumpkin, I basically told her, "Do whatever."

Between the clothes I brought and the client closet, Maranda helped me choose my outfits, all three I must say weren't ones that I would have ever bought for myself, but again, I felt like I was clothes shopping with my ladies and she was totally hyping me up without being dishonest. If she felt something I might have liked wouldn't work well, she would tell me. That alone couldn't have made me feel more comfortable. She was amazing at explaining to me on how to pose, so much so that I felt like I was nailing everything right away, even if I wasn't. We came up with a really awesome way to hold a phone to do a time lapse. (A high heel and a pony tail does wonders) One of my favorite parts of the whole shoot, I was about to roll out of a pose when I hear, "Wait, hold on! Your butt looks great!" I had no idea that a completely candid photo would become one of my favorites.

I honestly was a little sad when it came time to put clothes on, because, by the end, I was having a pretty awesome time. When I came back from lunch break, I was so nervous. I still didn't think I would be able to fill a book with 40 pictures. The first photo came up, I was stunned. That was me. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. That woman on the screen was sexy, confident, and comfortable in her own skin. She was a beautiful woman. How could that possibly have been me? I remember Maranda and I just sat there after choosing the photos, looking at the candid shot she had gotten, and I was just speechless. I had no words. I was able to see something in myself finally, after 30 years, that I had never been able to see. That was my sensuality.

I'm not ashamed to admit that when I left, I cried. I cried because my eyes were now open to see exactly how beautiful I was after years of having a low idea on my self image. I am so happy that I did this, not for anyone other than myself. Was it out of my comfort zone, yes. I felt like I was being pushed off of my comfort zone cliff. Would I do it again? In a heart beat. Maranda lets your natural beauty be seen in a way that you may not have ever seen in yourself. She helped me to love all of myself and showed me that even though I am a mom, I'm still sexy and sensual. If you are considering a shoot, take the leap. You will be so happy you did!"

Always remember:

You are worthy.

You are sexy.

You are deserving.