Josie Came for the Boudoir Photos and Left With a Whole New Attitude
Every woman walks into a boudoir session for a different reason.
Maybe she wants to celebrate herself, try something outside her comfort zone, or see herself in a new way.
For one of our recent clients, there was excitement, a little nervousness, and a whole lot of overthinking. Like most women, Josie worried about all the things that could go wrong.
What she didn't expect was to leave her Sacramento boudoir session feeling like she'd met a new version of herself.
Overthinking Gets in the Way of Our Lives
Before her session, her biggest worry wasn't necessarily the camera itself. It was everything she imagined she might do wrong in front of it.
That she picked the wrong outfits, didn’t find the right Pinterest inspo, didn’t know how to pose.
“I was so nervous about what to do with my hands, if I would look silly or awkward, and I was totally overthinking everything.”
Sound familiar?
It's easy to imagine that everyone else somehow knows exactly how to pose, where to look, and what to do with their hands.
Spoiler: they don't.
That's why you're not expected to walk into our studio knowing how to pose. We guide you through the entire experience, so you can stop worrying about what you're supposed to do and actually enjoy yourself.
And that's exactly what happened for her.
You just need to show up. Don’t worry about making everything perfect; that is literally our job.
You’ll have so much fun during your session, you won’t even remember what you were worried about beforehand or what outfit you may have forgotten to pack.
Her advice?
If she could give another nervous woman one piece of advice, it would be simple:
Don’t wait for a later date to come along; do the boudoir session now.
During her session, Josie said that she wished she had done it sooner. Many women have this same realization after their sessions.
“I said multiple times while I was getting my photos done, which were absolutely gorgeous, by the way, that I wished I had done this sooner.”
And that's one of the best parts of a boudoir session. The thing you spent weeks worrying about can end up being the thing you wonder why you waited so long to try.
From Boudoir Client to New Friend
One of the biggest surprises for Josie was just how comfortable the environment felt. She describes it as fun and welcoming.
“You totally forget that you are in your undies in front of a complete stranger and are just talking about recipes and bands with a friend.”
Many women feel like a boudoir session is a daunting task. It’s taboo or scary. These are all misconceptions about an actual empowering boudoir experience.
“There was less to be nervous about with this [session] than there was with so many other ‘easy’ things that I have done.”
While the photographs are obviously a huge part of the experience, we want your time in the studio to feel fun, relaxed, and genuinely enjoyable. We want you to let down your walls and calm your nervous system even if it is just for a few hours.
Boudoir Let Josie Meet “The Next Version of Me"
Josie’s favorite takeaway might be the one that stuck with us the most.
“I actually think this experience introduced me to the next version of me. The one with many less fu*ks to give.”
We love this because confidence doesn't always mean becoming fearless. Sometimes it means caring a little less about whether you're doing everything perfectly.
It's wearing the dark lipstick. It’s breaking the mold of what femininity looks like.
It's discovering that 90s alternative music really can bring people together.
It's laughing so hard that an unexpected photographer-versus-sex-swing moment becomes one of your favorite memories.
It's also coming home and ordering more lingerie. Just like Josie did.
“Why Can’t I Just Wander Around the House Like That?”
When asked whether her boudoir session changed the way she shows up in everyday life, her answer was perfect:
“I ordered more lingerie after I got home. I totally enjoyed a morning with strangers in my undies, so why can’t I just wander around the house like that?”
And that’s the realest thing we’ve ever heard.
You don't have to wait for a special occasion to feel beautiful. You don't have to become someone else. You don't even have to stop overthinking forever.
Sometimes you just have to say yes, show up, laugh a lot, and give yourself permission to meet the next version of you.
So if you’re ready to meet your new self, give us a call!
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