Miss R’s Boudoir Testimonial | From Awkward to Amazing!
Miss R’s Boudoir Testimonial
From Awkward to Amazing!
We at Holly Douglas & Co. believe that EVERY woman, man, person and couple should experience a boudoir photoshoot at least once in their lifetimes. We love empowering people and boosting their self-confidence through the art of boudoir photography! Of course, people expect to hear that from us, the boudoir photographers, because we do this for a living. Boudoir testimonials written by our past clients who have actually experienced a boudoir session, on the other hand, are the most convincing! For this reason, Holly Douglas & Co. proudly features a new boudoir experience testimonial each week.
This week's boudoir experience testimonial comes from the gorgeous Miss R., who was photographed in our luxury boudoir studio in East Nashville, Tennessee!
Tell us about yourself?
I’m 31 years old, recently eloped. We have a little girl we are raising together as legal guardians. We met when I had first gotten custody and he has been the rock for us. I was terrified of becoming a single mom. I work at an engineering firm for ten years and recently purchased our forever home in our quiet little town.
How did you hear about Holly Douglas & Co and what made you want to book with us?
I’m from a very small town, everyone knows everyone. I decided I wanted to do the shoot and we really don’t have any photographers for boudoir in my area. Mr. Google came through as always with options. After speaking with staff, reading testimonies online, and looking through the online gallery, Holly Douglas & Co seemed to be the best fit. The initial phone interview with my questions was much more relaxed and comforting than other companies I spoke with.
What was your initial reason for booking?
My initial reason for booking was to surprise my husband with a gift before our wedding. Just a little something different and spicier than our normal routine.
Did you have any expectations going into the shoot? What were they?
I don’t know that I really had any expectations going into the shoot. It was my first time and I was really hoping that I had it in me to get through the shoot. I can be a very awkward person, sometimes shy - I guess my biggest expectation was that the shoot could make me come out of my shell a little more.
Were you nervous about the shoot beforehand? If so, what were you most nervous about?
As stated previously, I’m an awkward person. I was extremely nervous. I wasn’t confident in myself, my size, I had recently broken my foot and scared that I wouldn’t be able to do all of the positions/things the photographer asked of me due to still having some limitations.
Did you become more comfortable after the session started? If so, what helped to relax your nerves?
I became more comfortable the moment Courtney and the hair and make up lady (I’m terrible with names and apologize, Megan, maybe?) were just talking to me throughout the entire beginning stages of something a simple as hair and makeup. Just the conversations and finding similarities in our lifestyles made me instantly feel more comfortable and be able to be more confident going into the shoot.
How did you feel during your session?
I felt AMAZING during the shoot. Courtney had great ideas, she helped me find the rest of my confidence once the session actually started. We got through the second pose and I instantly began feeling like a model. She’s definitely the best hype woman!
Describe how you felt when you saw your images for the first time.
I was shocked with myself when I saw my images for the first time. I have been so uncomfortable in my own skin, little confidence, so upset about my recent weight gains - Then I saw those photos! I couldn’t believe that was the same person I see in the mirror every day. And also for someone who has always felt a little awkward, I truly felt sexy for the first time ever! Who is this woman?
What was your favorite part of the experience and why?
My favorite part of the experience was honestly, as silly as this seems, trying on all of the lingerie that Courtney had picked from the closet and seeing how each piece looked on me. I’m always timid about those things, scared things won’t look good, I don’t have the body for this, etc. So to try on that many outfits and feel so confident that I had a hard time narrowing down to two was honestly my favorite part of the experience. Because doing this actually allowed me to pick something I would have NEVER chosen for myself, even as I was getting ready to try it on I was leery and said there is no way this will work - It was my favorite of them all!
Has anything changed for you since your boudoir experience and seeing your gallery? How has boudoir impacted your body image as a woman?
The confidence! The way I feel when my husband looks at me. Before, I thought there is no way this man truly finds me this attractive. I felt as though he just tried to make me feel better. After seeing those, the way I feel about myself has made me feel all around so much better! I never knew I could look that good with so much showing!
What advice would you give to another woman considering a boudoir experience with Holly Douglas & Co?
I would tell anyone to leave all of the negative thoughts at home! No matter how you feel about yourself, you will never imagine how much confidence you could gain from this. I would say every woman should experience this at least one time, just because of the way it has boosted my own self esteem.
Would you recommend Holly Douglas & Co for the luxury boudoir experience to others?
I would definitely recommend them to others. I have actually already spoken to several friends in my little small town like GIRL, you’ve got to do this at least once! They did a wonderful job of making me feel welcomed from the moment I had my first conversation with, Jiri (maybe?), keeping in contact and making sure things were still going okay, if I had any questions they were quick to be answered, great tips as to how to prepare yourself for your appointment. Above and beyond care and would recommend anyone visiting with them.
Thank you for sharing your boudoir experience testimonial, Miss R.!
