Kim – Love who You are on the Outside

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If you are looking for a confidence boost, to feel more empowered, and to love who you are on the outside, Michelle is the photographer for you!! My experience with her was amazing!!

I have never felt beautiful. I am a confident woman, who has always succeeded in accomplishing my goals, but never loved who I am on the outside. Michelle brought out that beauty. I can truly see myself in a different way and am now more confident as a presence in any room.

I was nervous when I came in, as I am sure everyone is. I never imagined doing anything like this. Michelle’s “bedside” manner helped rid me of my nerves rather quickly. She has such a calming presence and her humor just brings out the smiles so they do not look fake and posed. I would recommend this experience to any woman I know!! The results were so artistic, feminine, classy, and beautiful!! I felt very empowered to make decisions, ask questions, and give ideas! Thank you, Michelle!!!

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Corinn – Empowering to feel comfortable in my own skin

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How did you feel before your photo shoot?
A bit nervous but excited!
And after?
Confident and so sexy! Even though I arrived a little nervous my nerves were quickly calmed.
It was so empowering to be able to feel comfortable in my own skin and see these photos that show confidence and curves!!
What was your favorite thing about your shoot?
 The instant connection I felt with Michelle, she made everything fun!
How did you feel when seeing your photographs for the first time?
I was honestly shocked! They looked so beautiful. Before the shoot I wasn’t sure I’d be able to look at the photos without picking myself apart, instead it made me feel so much more confident in myself. It was hard to only pick out the ones I did since I loved them all so much!

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What is your best memory from your photo shoot day?
Listening to Michelle talk about building a community of empowered and confident woman!! It’s a beautiful thing to see woman building up other woman!
Our mission is to empower women through photography. What does “empowerment” mean to you?
Empowerment to me means feeling proud to be you! Unapologetically yourself <3
What would you tell other women considering a boudoir photo shoot?
Do it! Even if you’re nervous just jump in, with Michelle behind the camera you won’t be disappointed!

Holly – I want to own it. To embrace all of who I am as a woman.

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How did you feel before your photo shoot?
Going into the shoot I felt like a woman who has battled and overcome a lot. I felt proud of the progress I’ve made. I felt a desire to inspire other women.
And after?
After the shoot I felt empowered. My outside was reflective of the goddess I know lies within me. I am known among my friends as being confident in my voluptuous body but the shoot helped me see beauty where I previously hadn’t.
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Why did you decide to do a boudoir photo shoot?
This is something I have desired to do for a while now. I was mistreated by some of the men in my life and have not always had the healthiest of coping mechanisms. My sexuality has been used to shame me. I want to own it. To embrace all of who I am as a woman. And to celebrate my freedom from being used. If a man is unworthy he will no longer have the honor of worshiping at my altar.
What is your best memory from your photo shoot day?
Laughing! So much laughing!
What was your favorite thing about your shoot?
Everything! Truly it was one of the most fun and positive experiences of my life. I got to share my story with these amazing women, who accepted me and cheered me on!
The whole team was amazing. I felt comfortable and confident throughout, like I was hanging out with my girlfriends!
How did you feel when seeing your photographs for the first time?
In love…with myself! It was really cool to see the strength and confidence I’ve been cultivating inside reflected in my physical appearance!
Our mission is to empower women through photography. What does “empowerment” mean to you?
Empowerment means feeling safe and confident to step into your truest, strongest self and knowing you are supported by other strong women.

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What would you tell other women considering a boudoir photo shoot?
Do it! You have your whole life to buy more shoes, clothes, and makeup. Splurge on an opportunity to tell *your* story, to celebrate how far you’ve come, to see and show the goddess you really are!

Katie – See yourself in a different way

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Why did you decide to do a boudoir photo shoot?
I thought it might be a nice boost for my self-confidence and body positivity. It was also something my husband had mentioned more than once before our wedding.
What was your favorite thing about your shoot?
It’s a tie between getting my hair and makeup done, and wearing really pretty lingerie. I felt fabulous.
How did you feel when seeing your photographs for the first time?
I was excited to see myself in a different light.

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What would you tell other women considering a boudoir photo shoot?
Definitely do it!
Seize the opportunity to see yourself in a different way, one that’s out of the ordinary and will boost your self-esteem. Don’t get hung up on your “flaws” or your size; use it as a chance to rediscover the unique beauty you possess just as you are.
Our mission is to empower women through photography. What does “empowerment” mean to you?
I think empowerment helps us discover or reminds us of positive things about ourselves, whether it’s that we’re strong, talented, beautiful, smart, sexy, etc. Empowerment lets us remind the world who it’s dealing with.
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