A birthday celebration is the perfect time to do something for yourself. Be honest, as women, sometimes it the ONLY time we do something for ourselves. That's what happened to Caitlin. She was turning 40. 40 always seems like a big important number to documented and celebrated. She's wanted to do a session like this for years and always found a way to talk herself out of it. Sound familiar? This time. This is the birthday. Caitlin was all in for a birthday adventure that would change how she sees herself forever. This is Caitlin's story in her own words.
CAITLIN'S BOUDOIR STORY.
Q & A WITH CAITLIN
WHY DID YOU BOOK A SHOOT WITH DAPHNE AT HELLO BOUDOIR?
Something about turning 40 seemed like such a big milestone that I wanted to do something for myself to celebrate it. I had always wanted to do a boudoir shoot but always found a reason to talk myself out of it- this seemed like the perfect occasion to go for it.
WAS THIS YOUR FIRST BOUDOIR SESSION?
Yes!
NERVOUS? HOW NERVOUS 1-10?
Easily a 10. I was so nervous I considered never putting my car in park and hightailing it back home. Seriously, sat in my car and gave myself a pep talk.
WHEN DID YOU STOP BEING NERVOUS?
About 3.4 seconds after meeting Daphne.
But really, while Winter was doing my hair and makeup. They have such an easy camaraderie and obvious respect for each other that you forget that you're nervous, so by the time you see yourself, the nerves have disappeared.
Also, it's hard to remember that you're nervous when you're staring at the gorgeous portraits of other women who have come before you who have sat in the same chair!
And... Daphne is the ultimate hype woman. Every woman needs a friend like Daphne in her back pocket or in her ear every time she looks in the mirror, because you will not have a negative thought about yourself when she's around!
DID YOU ENJOY THE PLANNING? WAS IT HELPFUL?
Yes! I loved having a timeline to follow, especially as it got closer to the day of.
I also realized that I have a lingerie shopping addiction!
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART YOUR BOUDOIR EXPERIENCE?
SEEING THE IMAGES WAS MY FAVORITE. All caps!
WHY WAS THE ABOVE YOUR FAVORITE?
There's something to be said for expectation vs reality, and it's not often that the reality far exceeded your expectations. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine what Daphne was capable of capturing. I think I said, 'is that really ME?' roughly a hundred times. It's a surreal feeling looking at photos of yourself, but a version that you didn't know existed.
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT YOURSELF SINCE YOUR SHOOT AT HELLO BOUDOIR? DID ANYTHING IN YOUR LIFE CHANGE?
There is a certain sense of empowerment and pride that I don't think I can adequately describe. You hold your head a little higher, you stand a little taller. When Daphne says that you'll carry that feeling with you, she's right.
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO A WOMAN THAT DOESN'T THINK SHE COULD BE AS BRAVE AS YOU? WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE THINKING ABOUT DOING A BOUDOIR SHOOT?
There is no such thing a the perfect weight or the perfect size or the perfect age. The women that you are RIGHT NOW is so capable of doing a shoot. You're going to have the same insecurities in ten pounds or ten years, so put on your big girl panties and do it!
PUT ON YOUR BIG GIRL PANTIES AND DO IT.
Be inspired by Caitlin's story. Enjoy her details, her honesty and take her advice. There is no such thing as the perfect weight, size, or age for a boudoir session. You woman looking back at you in the mirror is ready. Hello Boudoir will hold your hand and help you plan an unforgettable day. Book the Call.
The call with me is easy. It's informal. It's all about you. We will just chat about why you want this day. I'll ask you if you know how you want to be photographed - it's okay not to know how. My studio has over 16 set options. I know that I will have something you will love. Let's talk about you. Book the call. xoxo
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