Think you can’t do a sexy boudoir shoot? Think again? See why a boudoir session with VeroLuce Photography changed how Sharon felt about herself and why she decided she needed a confidence boost.
About me: I’m a 33 year old, wife and mother to a beautiful 8 year old girl. I work from home for a Security Company and only have to go into the office maybe once every 3-6 months. You will soon understand why this session made me feel beautiful and look sexy.
1. Why did you decide to take a leap and do a boudoir session?
I was about a month away from my dream wedding in Disney which was planned in a matter of a few months. Married now for a little over a year, but we have been together for over 12 years. You know when you first start dating someone and are with them you make sure you look good. When I first met my husband, I weighed no more than 100lbs and would constantly dress up and wear make-up. Now, 13 years later and almost 40lbs heavier, all he sees is me in sweat pants and a t-shirt with my hair in a ponytail. Keep in mind, I work from home so there is no need for me to dress up to go into work. So I thought, what would be better than giving my husband a gift of me looking sexy that he can look at any time?
2. Did you have any reservations prior to the shoot? If so what were they?
I sure did. First, I was very uncomfortable with my weight since I am petite. Second, I was so nervous on how I would look and if I can even be sexy. I went crazy looking for stuff to wear because as previously noted, I don’t dress up nor do I wear any sexy clothing. If I did find something I like, once I tried it on I said to myself, ” ugh I look fat in this.” But then again, I was looking at myself in the mirror without make-up and my hair done. After searching for the few days that I had, I finally gave into some lingerie from Victoria’s Secret and ordered (rushed delivery) a football jersey of my husband’s favorite team with my soon to be last name on the back of the jersey. Finally, I despise taking pictures; especially if it’s only me in the photograph. The only way I like to take pictures is with a group of people.
3.Did the experience change you?
Absolutely!!! Never in a million years did I ever think I would have the confidence to ever take these types of pictures, especially how uncomfortable I was with my weight. I felt good and looked sexy. Would I have done anything differently? No. Would I do this again? Hells yeah. I actually plan to once I lose some weight and feel even better about myself. The funny part is I don’t think I’ll be doing it for my husband. I actually believe I will be doing it for ME, but of course I will show my husband.
4.What is was the best part of your experience?
To me it would have to be the finished product and seeing the album that I had made for my husband to give to him on our wedding day. I was so nervous on how the pictures would come out. Although I thought I looked sexy, it doesn’t mean the camera saw the same thing. To my surprise once I saw the pictures I was in love…lol. Then the reaction my husband had was priceless. Since it was only the 3 of us on our wedding day, I had my wedding photographer give my husband his present and when he came back and told me his reaction…that was all I needed to hear.
Hair and makeup by Anna Duffy
Photographed at The Hanover Marriott
You look amazing Sharon! Thank you for sharing your story. I’m trying to work up the nerve for my own session.
Nancy, you can do it!!!