I had such a wonderful time working with Beth at her boudoir session. (And it was my first session in my new studio!!) As we chatted about her session, I asked her how she wanted to feel during her session, and when she looks at her photos. She said she wanted to feel joyful, confidant, and beautiful in her own body exactly as it is right now. We led with these feelings and intentions and embraced them throughout her session. I loved seeing Beth lean into these emotions, and embrace the full experience!

A few words from Beth about her session:

“I am the heaviest I have ever been. I rarely look in the mirror as I don’t usually want to see myself in it. In doing so, I tend to forget how big I actually am. When I do sneak a glimpse, I am always thinking I look awful. I have Fibro and a few other physical limitations along with ADHD, anxiety, depression and anger management issues which make it hard for me to feel sexy and happy with myself.

I always wanted to be a model deep down but constantly talked myself out of it because it wasn’t “attainable”. Even when some stores would have Model Calls I never thought I was pretty enough.

I previously worked with Amy on a women’s empowerment shoot she did which was already outside my comfort zone. I’ve been pushing myself to do more things like that so when the chance to do a Model Call for a boudoir shoot came up from Wilde Company, I jumped at the chance. I did have a lot of anxiety leading up to it and many conversations with my spouse. I talked to my therapist also who was super supportive of me going outside the comfort zone. Amy was really helpful with types of outfits and colors.

Amy made me immediately comfortable. Katie Laine does beautiful make up and hair to help accentuate your features. They work hard to make sure to capture you.

The shoot was amazing. First thing I felt was comfortable. The two of them are very good at making you feel it. Then came the feeling of confidence and I felt happy and sexy, like I could rule the world. Amy is always telling you how amazing you look and really hypes you up. I will say some of those poses are hard to hold, but so worth it.

Looking at the pictures afterwards was pretty crazy. You really feel a lot of things and have to remind yourself to look at the picture as a whole and not pick them apart. I really loved a lot of them. It was so hard to pick which ones I wanted to put in the album so then I ended up getting all the digitals.

It is the most amazing experience and I recommend everyone do it if you can. It’s awesome. I promise you won’t regret it.”

Makeup and hair by Katie-Laine Thornton

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