Taking that step when you are struggling with your self-confidence takes an immense amount of courage, and sharing it can undoubtedly touch and inspire so many women who feel exactly the way you did. So this is my take away….
To the woman who hasn't felt beautiful in the mirror in a long time—this is for you.
At 41 years old, I had lost all of my self-confidence. My body held 3 children and lost 2, I had a hysterectomy and was forced into early menopause. I truly hated looking at my body. I would weigh myself every day, thinking I had to be a certain weight. Like so many of us, I was so hard on myself, constantly criticizing every little thing based on how I thought I should look.
One day, I decided enough was enough. I booked a boudoir photography session. I didn’t do it for anyone else; I did it because I wanted to feel beautiful. I wanted to borrow someone else’s eyes just for a day so I could see my own beauty.
I won’t lie—I was terrified going into it. I had no idea what to expect. When I first walked in the door my mind was racing with doubts: Would I be as beautiful as the other women? What if my pictures aren't pretty?
And when I saw the final photos for the first time? Absolute shock. There was so many great photos it was hard to narrow them down. Only thing I regret is not getting a bigger album 😆 It’s truly so hard to narrow it down to a small number. Get the album upgrade!!!
If you are thinking about doing this, you just have to trust the process. During the shoot, you’re trying out different outfits, moving into poses, and Whitney knows all the right angles. But the real magic isn’t just the photos—it’s the entire experience. Being pampered for the day, having a space where it is all about you, and experiencing an environment free of criticism or judgment was life-changing.
Being able to finally see myself the way everybody else sees me changed everything. I truly hope I get the opportunity to go back and experience that all over again!
Just remember no matter what size you are, we are all beautiful. You deserve to experience that for yourself. ❤️
