When I first book my boudoir shoot with Kristen I wanted to dig a little deeper inside, remind myself of my inner beauty and how that translates to outward beauty as well.
Then I ended up having to put my shoot off for a little bit because I had heart surgery. Then my reason for doing a shoot changed a little, “I” personally wanted to feel happy and passionate about me again, feel good about my life and myself gong forward.
I didn’t know if doing a shoot would give me that feeling, because after a procedure like that, you feel all kinds of anxiety and insecurity. But I went into the shoot with an open mind. Spending time with Kristen and Char on the day of the shoot, brought to mind; not only had I pretty much recovered from the physical aspects of surgery, but I still have a lot whole more living and loving to do!
Going through the process of planning before the shoot. I went through a wide range of emotion. I was a little scared. Had lots of smiles and lots of excitement. I told all of my dearest friends and close family members, even some folks I work with about my plans to have this done. Everyone I shared this with was very encouraging and happy to see me do a boudoir shoot.
And of scared and nervous feeling left after the first few pictures were taken. I felt totally comfortable with Kristen. She is a true professional and makes it easy and Char did an amazing job with my hair and makeup.
Session day met every expectation I had and then some. I had so much fun, and I plan to come back and have another boudoir shoot done in a couple of years! Sighs..was lots and lots of fun, I have very fond memories of that day..and I absolutely love the photos!
And it’s crazy how your confidence changes after the shoot and having those photos. I sit and stand with my chin up now. Anxieties are to be expected after any major surgery, but this experience has helped lighten a load of those anxieties. I can exhale a lot now, and I encourage every woman to have her own shoot – no matter the circumstance. Life is to be lived and this is a great experience in living!
If you’re reading this and on the fence about doing a shoot. Please know this. You don’t do this to prove anything about yourself to someone else. You don’t do it to be loved or desired by others. Don’t do it for anyone beyond yourself. It’s hard to put into words, but thinking of that day and my photos, and the team of professionals surrounding me, it just always brings a smile. You are fierce! Go for it and have fun!
