Occasionally, we do something a little chaotic in the best way possible.

We run giveaways.

Especially for our Business Birthday. And if you’ve been around long enough, you already know the month I’m talking about. If you don’t, that’s your first clue that you need to be hanging out with us more.

This year, we gave away product credit and a completely free boudoir experience. Games were played. Points were earned. Hype was high. And Miss M walked away the winner.

What she did not expect was that this Jacksonville Florida boudoir experience would hit as deep as it did.

She thought she won a photoshoot.

What she actually won was a moment where she looked at herself and said, “That’s NOT meeeeee.”

Except it was.

What made you decide to do a boudoir session?

I was the lucky (maybe the luckiest ) recipient of a free session from being active in the hype girl facebook, instagram, and tiktoks. :)

What made you decide to hire me as your photographer?

I’ve followed Tiffany for years now, and have always been in awe in her abilities and fluid personality in this career . She is one of the most honest people, and it's refreshing because she is even honest about mental health. For years I've struggled with being diagnosed bipolar at a very young age, and sometimes the highs are high and the lows are pretty darn low. And knowing that the space I am opening myself up to is just as human as I am made it all the more comfortable.

How did you feel about the consultation?

It was like talking to my best friend!! Because I live a bit outside of Jacksonville, we did a video chat. She dealt with my children coming and going, and we laughed and we shared. I showed her the parts of me that I really didn't like and instead of saying "oh girl you’ve got nothing to worry about!" or dismissing my own insecurities, she noted it all down and said she would make sure they weren't insecurities by the time we were done!

How were you feeling the week leading up to your session?

Unfortunately life got in the way for my session and my first appointment we had to reschedule, Tiffany's son was sick and my oldest daughter was going through something that required i be there with her. So when my 2nd appointment came around I was in full butterfly mode.

Now that you've had your own photo shoot, how was it?

FRICKEN AMAZEBALLS!! The make up and hair ladies were sweet as pie and even though I was the new girl in the room, I was included in their chatter and I felt welcomed as we all caught up on our weeks and husbands and children. I wish I hadn't waited so long.

How did you feel about having your hair and makeup done?

These ladies were amazing . I am not a girly girl, I do very little make up and usually just push my hair back. They dealt with my shrugs and “I don't know”s like a champ. We kept the make up light and they let my freckles show through! I appreciate their ability to keep it simple since I am indeed a simple woman.

Is there anything I could do that would make this experience completely perfect?

I wouldn't change anything. It was absolutely a treasure to be in Tiffany's company and studio.

Any other thoughts or suggestions you'd like to tell me about?

Just that you are an amazing person and spirit and so giving. You give us more than just a beautiful experience- you gave me confidence, love, and a memory that will never be lost.

What was going through your head seeing your images for the first time?

I laughed and said “that's NOT meeeeee!”. There is no way!! 3 children. Multiple surgeries. Weight loss. I was in complete shock and taken back that I looked so pretty.

“Do it. If you've ever considered it, do it . If you've ever thought you couldn't, do it. If you every thought "I wish I could do that" do it! It'll be your biggest regret to have the “what if”. I am 37yrs old, married twice, three children, a career. Multiple surgeries from poor health, even worse mental health, and I'm my biggest critic. Always trying to improve, to be better, to be different. This year I've lost 80lbs on my own, and even from the consultation to the photo shoot the clothes I chose were too big but we made it work. All the scars both mental and physical fell off when we went through the photos and I saw the beautiful images in front of me. I will forever treasure this moment.” -Miss M

Miss M is a warrior. Three kids. Surgeries. Mental health battles. Eighty pounds down. A whole lifetime of trying to be better, do better, feel better.

And then she sat at her reveal and laughed in disbelief.

“That’s NOT me.”

Except it was.

That moment right there is why we build this community the way we do. It’s why we run the giveaways. It’s why the Facebook group is not just a page. It’s a space where real people show up, share stories, hype each other up, and sometimes walk away with life changing experiences.

Miss M was active. She engaged. She played the games. She showed up. And she won.

If you’ve ever watched from the sidelines thinking, “I wish I could do that,” this is your nudge.

Join the Facebook group. That’s where the giveaways happen twice a year. That’s where the chaos lives. That’s where the hype starts.

You never know. You might be the next winner.

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