Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and although I may be biased, I think a boudoir session is the perfect gift to give yourself! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, one of my favorite things about being a boudoir photographer is watching my client’s come out of their shells. The difference I can see in a client before and after their session is seriously the best. Shayna came in to do a Valentine’s Day content session and I love doing content sessions. So, please enjoy the gorgeous photos that came out of her shoot as well as a few kind words from her.
Before my session, I felt like a hot mess honestly. I hadn’t done my makeup in weeks and my hair was just not it. Jeet [my makeup artist] made me feel like a million bucks with the hair and makeup look she did on me. Phoebe was SO GREAT to work with! I felt so comfortable! She made it feel like we’d be friends for decades and I so appreciated that! Her guidance was superb and her energy was warm and welcoming. She held a great space for such an intimate moment.
I decided to do a boudoir session because I’ve been wanting to explore all aspects of myself and step out of my comfort zone a bit, especially after coming out of a very difficult, and low key toxic relationship. I’ve been doing some modeling for my friend Kacy who sells vintage and up-cycled clothing and I’ve been having a blast with it! Boudoir seemed like a next step for me in embracing myself fully.
The experience with Phoebe was so much fun! She told me exactly how to pose, what to do with my hands (!!!) and reassured me the entire time of how hot I looked. She made me feel so beautiful, sexy and fierce, and the results came out better and quicker than I ever expected! I could not recommend this experience or this photographer enough!!
Phoebe asked me what my favorite part of my session was, and honestly, the whole thing was my favorite! I loved the big reveal after hair and makeup and then getting to see how hot I looked in the outfits Phoebe picked out! Then getting to pose on such a cute freaking set!
My boudoir session definitely helped my self confidence. It 100% made me feel like I can be sexy and that I am in fact desired. It helped me to tap into my feral womanhood and connect the dots between the outer and inner flame if that makes sense. It made me feel like I CAN be sexy, that I AM sexy and most of all that it’s OK to be sexy!!!
Overall, my experience was awesome! The posing instructions were so helpful, and the photos came out so good, I loved the lingerie selection, the pieces were so sweet and sexy! After my boudoir shoot, I felt like I could conquer the world. Serious bad bitch energy and I try to carry that feeling with me everyday. The only advice I have for someone considering a boudoir photoshoot is to take the leap. It might be scary at first, but in the end you will feel like a million bucks. Especially in the hands of Phoebe.
~ Shayna
