Hannah – We are Amazing Creatures
Holly – I want to own it. To embrace all of who I am as a woman.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Amy – I choose to do this for myself
How did you feel before your photo shoot?
I was a bit nervous, as soon as walked into the warm environment I felt comfortable
I just want to say I choose to do this for myself and NO ONE else. The experience was one of a kind and I am grateful I did it!
Why did you decide to do a boudoir photo shoot?
I have had trouble loving myself and I thought this would give me the boost I needed
How did you feel when seeing your photographs for the first time?
I didn’t think it was ME! I was like WHO is that smokin babe
What would you tell other women considering a boudoir photo shoot?
DO IT! You will not regret it. For me I walked in with an open mind looking to learn and love the person on the inside not just on the outside!
Allison – Nervous to Ecstatic
How did you feel before your photo shoot?
Nervous.
And after?
Ecstatic!! I had a great experience at my shoot. I loved the sets- it gave variety to the looks but stayed in a consistent theme which resulted in a photo shoot that unfolds like a story!
How did you feel when seeing your photographs for the first time?
Like I was looking at photos that should be in a magazine! I was so happy to view my body in such a positive light 🙂
What would you tell other women considering a boudoir photo shoot?
A lot of women evaluate their bodies by all of the perceived flaws they have- shooting boudoir with Silvine Photography will show you how beautiful you really are! It can be intimidating shooting boudoir, but when you see the results you can’t help but feel body positive!
