It’s a fact that most people who contact me say they’re doing this for someone special or an occasion and I get it. Most of us women have been conditioned to think doing something incredible for yourself is selfish, or vain, or you’re being too much. So we use the curtain of an occasion as the fore front reason as to how we can justify an experience like this.
I know, it’s really for you.
When I met with Ms. P, she was feeling great in all areas of her life. She had been getting into better physical shape, she’s killing it at work, and jsut all around fantastic, but like all my clients, there were still worries about doing a shoot like this. I would go on, but she does an amazing job at telling you all about her experience from her persepective:
How would you rate your boudoir experience on a scale of 1-10?: A definite 10! The consult was a great introduction and helped me get more comfortable with the whole concept. Julie made lingerie shopping easy by suggesting shops to work with (and now I have great go-to places!). The shoot itself was a great adventure. Julie made me feel incredibly at ease throughout; helped me drop all the judgmental stuff we all carry, and took on all the burden of arranging poses. Julie radiates her belief in the power of women and the importance of claiming and owning that!
It has been a bad ass year for me; I am reveling in my power, at the absolute top of my game at work, enjoying being fit and active, and feeling very much alive. My biggest concern was that, at 58, I felt more fabulous inside than I actually looked on the outside. Who wants to give up a positive illusion? I seriously considered not doing the shoot so I could hang on to any delusions that weren't realities. After all who wants to hear they look good "for their age"? I needn't have worried. Julie captured incredible shots that make my best attributes shine, and gave me photos that I will treasure as empirical evidence forever.
How has your boudoir experience affected you or changed you?: I started out thinking of the photos as a gift for my spouse but realized along the way they were really for me. (Admittedly he was delightfully floored when I surprised him at the reveal!) Prepping for the shoot led to some interesting introspection and revelations.
I was a bit timid about printing and displaying the images. My spouse insisted that one particular shot be 30" x 45" to hang in our bedroom and Julie echoed his encouragement. The trust she had built with me made me comfortable that this was not just vanity but rather a great aesthetic decision. It and the other images in our home remind me daily of my strengths. What a confidence booster!
Picking up my book and prints the same week that I became a grandmother will be something I will remember, and giggle about, forever!
What advice would you give someone who was nervous about or hesitant to book their own boudoir experience with me? : We are all way more fabulous than we give ourselves credit for. That is true right now, not ten years ago, not in two months when we lose some pounds, or the kids get older, or after we change our workout routine. Do it now! Wherever you are right now, have the photos done so you can see how incredible you are. You will be delightfully surprised and have so much to be proud of. Just look at the photos on Julie's sites, they are not professional models but real human beings who are not perfect but are absolutely awesome.
Is there anything at all you would change about your boudoir experience?: I wish I could offer some constructive criticism but instead will note a positive. I loved the care with packaging of all the aspects of the shoot. It made it all feel so lush and curated. All part of feeling very pampered and rewarded for taking the leap.
We are all way more fabulous than we give ourselves credit for. That is true right now, not ten years ago, not in two months when we lose some pounds, or the kids get older, or after we change our workout routine. Do it now!
