I just couldn't stop smiling as I read what Sue wrote about her boudoir experience with me. Sue's session strongly impacted her in a positive way. Here is Sue's experience written by Sue herself.
Nothing is more personal than a boudoir photoshoot, especially for someone who is not confident in their own body and very shy. Yet I always wanted to do it. I made the decision to add it to a photoshoot with Robyn feeling much more confident at that time than the morning I had to show up for it.
I don't feel great about photos of myself typically, especially any revealing photos. Knowing these were simply for my husband and that he would enjoy it, I went ahead and prepared for it. I chose something modest but sexy, a color I know he likes.
I became excited and started to formulate all the expectations of how these would turn out. I'm doing this!
The morning of the session, I turned completely against myself. I thought, "This is stupid. I won't look good. Who does this? Who takes photos of themselves like this?"
I had no idea how to pose for this! I had all the negativity and self-doubt. The only reason I didn't cancel the whole thing was because I didn't like the idea of bailing on someone last minute. So I begrudgingly got in the car and drove, full of self-doubt the entire way. Even as I entered the studio, I felt a fight or flight sensation that I didn't want to do this any longer.
I stayed. I figured I'd "get this over with" and just move on. What happened, however, was I was eased into the process.
Hair and makeup felt quite pampering. The mood was very laid back and friendly - like talking with old friends. I was able to do several outfit changes and poses leading up to the boudoir portion, giving me plenty of time to feel more comfortable posing and taking direction.
There was conversation, laughs and getting to know each other. Then the time came.
Oh boy, here we go. I changed and really hoped for the best. I now wanted these to be good photos. I wanted to look sexy. And by this time, I knew I was in good hands.
So, the session progressed. Thank goodness I didn't have to know what to do! Robyn told me how to place everything from my arms, legs, head, and hair to the finest details of my hands and fingers and how to work my facial expressions. I did it. It was over.
Now, we wait.
God I hope these are good. I took my daughter with me to the reveal. I thought I'd be so disappointed, because I didn't believe I could look good in pictures of this nature, or of any nature! Walking through the door to the display, I didn't even feel comfortable looking at first.
I quickly glanced at them feeling very self-conscious. My daughter said "ooo" and "ahhh." Then I looked more.
"Oh, I like this one." And then I kept looking. "Oh, this one too! Oh my gosh. I LOVE these!"
I was pleasantly surprised and amazed at how much I loved my photos. The boudoir photos were...hot! I loved them! My favorite pose was done in both color and black and white. I couldn't believe that I felt this great about this photo session!
I wanted them all! I couldn't wait to share with my husband! I shrieked like a little girl inside of my head. This was awesome. My photos made me feel a level of confidence that I had never felt before.
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