After our amazing clients came in for their session, we reached out to hear more about her experience. See what she had to say about a Boudoir session with Nice Boudie!
How did you feel before, during, and after your session?
Before my session, I felt many different things. Nervousness. Embarrassed. Even vain. Not knowing what to expect, I was nervous because of the fear of judgment–even from the photographer. After all, I’d never done this before…I mean, I will be exposing my body- and all its flaws. What if the photographer thought I wasn’t “good enough” or “attractive” enough to do something like this? I felt embarrassed because I WANTED to do this! Was this normal? – For a 40+-year-old mother…a wife to want to do this? What would everyone say? I also felt vain. Even though I worked so hard for so many years to be “content” with the body I now had… was it arrogant to want to show myself I still “had it”? That I could still be…dare I say, sexy?
During the session, I felt like a celebrity. -Hair and makeup…great music…and conversation that made me feel like I was talking to my own best friend. We laughed, dressed down, dressed up, and picked outfits together. It was such a relaxed setting. Jamee gave great direction and ideas for posing and expression. I’ve never imagined I would laugh so much throughout this type of shoot. I never felt “alone.”
We had fun.
If I had to put how I felt after the session in three words, I felt Delight. Confidence. Pride. I have given so much time and energy to others that I deserve to focus on myself.
What made you want to book a boudoir session?
I booked a boudoir session because, after many years of toying with the idea of doing it, I decided it was time for me. I kept talking myself out of it. Telling myself, I should have done this before having kids. While I was in my 20’s. My body wasn’t what it used to be. I have stretch marks, scars, rolls, …. the list of negativity goes on. You know, every excuse on why I didn’t deserve it. Life happens. I knew I had lost that feeling of sexy. Felt like I had lost a bit of my spunk. But, at the end of this conversation in my head… I said I wanted to be pampered. I WANT to practice what I preach about body positivity. I WANT to feel spectacular. I deserve this!
Why did you choose Nice Boudie?
I chose Nice Boudie because I had seen proof of a good friend who had a session with Jamee & Beca. After seeing her photos, I was in awe. I started following their social media, reading reviews…looking at the website….and finally, I hit the “book a consultation” button and haven’t looked back.
Fav part of your session?
The reveal was my favorite part. I looked beautiful. I looked sexy. There wasn’t one photo where I thought I looked terrible. -and this was all before retouching for the final product.
Did you learn anything about yourself, change a mindset, etc.
I learned that I am, in fact, worth it. I am my own kind of beautiful, and I don’t need anyone to justify it for me.
Would you do it again?
Emphatically, YES! I would do it again.
Would you recommend the experience to a friend?
I recommend it over and over to anyone wanting to do this. This isn’t your ordinary photo shoot. It’s a complete luxury experience done in a professional setting. It will most certainly assist in overcoming a huge fear (being naked). But, more importantly, it’s a reminder that You are courageous and strong.