“Do the Damn Thing” | A Jacksonville Florida Boudoir Photographer Experience
Some sessions feel powerful.
Some feel healing.
And some feel like a full-circle moment.
Miss C booked her boudoir session through a model call, but this wasn’t just about being selected. This was about finally saying yes to herself after years of hesitation. After trauma. After loss. After life changes. After babies. After weight loss. After learning how to see herself differently.
She walked in nervous. Hot Mess Express status, by her own admission.
She walked out empowered.
As a Jacksonville Florida boudoir photographer, these are the stories that matter. The ones where someone doesn’t suddenly become confident overnight. They choose courage anyway.
Let’s talk about her experience.
What made you decide to do a boudoir session?
When I saw the post about the model call I thought I would apply and see if I was selected. I have always wanted to do one but this was that extra push I needed, if I’m selected it’s meant to be type mentality.
What made you decide to hire me as your photographer?
I’ve been a fan of your work for years and have always admired your dedication to not only to your clients but your brand as a whole.
How did you feel about the consultation?
I felt that my concerns were taken seriously. My feelings were valid and I felt herd. There were so many questions and everything was my choice. Very much a safe space environment to express how you want your session to feel.
How were you feeling the week leading up to your session?
Hot Mess Express. I was so nervous. Drinking all the water, yoga and stretching. My mind was my worst critic and honestly I was second guessing my decision consistently, despite my husband’s encouragement.
Now that you've had your own photo shoot, how was it?
One of the most empowering moments I’ve had! Finding the words is nearly impossible. From the time I walked in till I walked out was incredible. I asked my self why I didn’t do this sooner but, now that I’ve had time to process, I don’t think I would have been able to appreciate this experience back then as much as I’m able to now!
How did you feel about having your hair and makeup done?
As a mom who knows nothing more than mascara and a messy bun? It was heaven! My team of ladies was so sweet and funny!
Is there anything I could do that would make this experience completely perfect?
What do you mean? IT. WAS. PERFECT!
What was going through your head seeing your images for the first time?
“Who even is that?!”
Do you feel like the flow I did during the reveal helped you?
Yes very much so.
“First of all WHOA! What an experience. I have been a fan of Tiffany’s work for a long time now and I’ve always admired her, not only professionally but personally as well. I’ve inquired about doing a session several times but never had the courage or confidence to book. I’d just sit and awe over beautiful women that had the courage that I simply wish I could achieve.
After a lot of trauma, loss and life changes I became very much focused on my own happiness and over all health in every sense of the word. After the birth of my last baby I saw there was a post about a model call and decided to apply. I used that as the push to finally just do it if I were selected and to my surprise here we are.
The week leading up to my shoot I was a mess, like a hot mess. I was nervous and stressed and consistently questioning why I was doing this. I was told in my consultation that in the event that I didn’t like or want my photos shared I could waive that clause. So I knew I had that on the back burner. Let’s skip to the day of where in no way shape or form was I prepared for the hardest part to be deleting pictures out of my favorites because I had selected too many favorites for the size album I was planning to purchase. I not only loved the photos; it was everything from the crew to the poses, we even went live during the shoot. I never thought that would be me. I’m still so in awe and couldn’t be more proud.
I would do this a million times over! I did find myself saying “why did I wait so long?” but honestly, now that I’ve had time to reflect, I don’t think I would have been able to fully understand and appreciate myself in that moment back then as much as I do now.
Loose skin, curves, cellulite? I’ve got it. But it’s apart of me and my journey. After all that weight I lost that gave me the loose skin, all that work, even after all of that I still had to learn that it wasn’t just weight I was loosing from my body. And that changed everything. The way I saw myself. I appreciated myself.
So if you’re like me, if you’re concerned or nervous- you’re going to continue to be. But one emotion I promise you won’t feel is regret. So do yourself a favor DO THE DAMN THING! Cause YOU deserve it!” -Miss C
There is something so powerful about what Miss C said:
“If you’re concerned or nervous, you’re going to continue to be. But one emotion I promise you won’t feel is regret.”
That right there is the truth.
You might feel nervous. You might question yourself. You might second guess your decision all the way up until you walk through the door.
But regret? No.
Loose skin. Curves. Cellulite. Stretch marks. Every season of your body tells a story. And when you finally see yourself without the filter of self-criticism, something shifts.
If you are looking for a Jacksonville Florida boudoir photographer who creates a safe, judgment-free space where your concerns are heard and your choices are always yours, I would love to walk you through it.
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And if you have already had a session and want to share your story like Miss C did, let me know. I would love to feature you.