I am just shy of being 33 and a full time Mom and Wife and a part time retail associate. I am a proud mother of two teenage girls, 13 and 14…the struggle is real but a blessing all the same. I also have two little black kitties who keep me on my toes when my teens do not. I have been married 7 years this year and this is my second marriage.
So I had a boudoir session over 10 years ago out in Las Vegas (my Hometown). Let just put it simply- affordable, self done hair and make up, pictures taken in an at home studio in a basement. Overall even with all of that the end results were not bad- nice pictures, friendly photographer and overall a nice impersonal session. The Photos were meant to be a gift to my first husband while he was over seas- he enjoyed them but had similar comments that I had made about the photos. The didnt look natural and well…I was definitely uncomfortable during the session. I definitely had some doubts about going into this set but I also have been Mom and Wife for so long now…I needed to be me and to remember who and what I am besides that. To feel sexy and see what my husband sees and what I have long ago forgotten about myself.
OMG!! I honestly dont know where to start with this so we will just go from the beginning. I was nervous and excited the morning I woke up to do this session. I had a light breakfast- something I never do but everyone I talked to told me to do so so I did. (This was a great idea….just do not over do it with something heavy. I just had a breakfast sandwich and was good) I wore a very loose slinky cocktail dress- no panties or bra just ready to jump in with the pictures as soon as possible. I went to the consultation the week before, looking through the closet and choosing other outfits and getting to meet just about everyone very briefly. Which was nice because I knew where to park, how to get to the building, and where to find the studio. Making all of this so much easier the day of! Hair and Make Up Time! I was so excited about this- I never wear make up and if I ever do it is just some eyeliner, eye shadow, and some lipstick. This part was so much fun for me- all attention on me and just the chit chat, getting to know one another, and so many laughs- I am amazed that my make up look flawless with how much I was squirming and laughing. I went for a natural look with a touch of glam to it- next time I am going full glam and not batting an eye at it. My hair was clean from the night before and she put some perfect soft big loose curls in it!! Something I absolutely love! First Outfit…oh talk about jitters- there is something about walking out into the room with “stranger” in nothing but your underwear. I will admit it took a moment for me…standing there with my hand on the doorknob, waiting, breathing, trying to find the courage to open the door. It was easy when I heard my husband in the room being his usual goofy self making everyone laugh. When I walked into the room…I didnt look at anyone at first, I couldnt…I was wanting to run and then Ayla and Rob both along with my husband had a collective “Wow…” After that moment everything was just fun, laughing, sexy, wonderful! Did two more outfits and the Shabari- and loved every moment of it! After the set we had some time to go grab lunch downstairs in the Pizza Shop. Let me tell you that is some amazing Pizza and I was starving after the set so it was a great place to eat and just enjoy some time with my husband who was gushing over the pictures and how sexy I looked. Going back up to the Studio I was filled with the nerves I started with…the doubts, the fears, the worries about it all…What if I am not good enough? What if I dont see what they saw? What if I cant see me…what if I cant see what I need to see… Ohhhh…those images…damn…dont get me started. I got all the digital files- there was no way I was leaving without every image I had taken. Choosing them and trying to pick between images was a nightmare…I loved them all and couldnt not want them! They were stunning…I was stunning and sexy and beautiful. Everything I needed to see about me was right there…in each image. They know the angles and poses…all you need to do is listen, breath, and be you…and it is emphasized in every image they take.
Do It!!! You will not regret it one little bit- overall it is fun and something out of the ordinary to do- breaks the every day trends. I would love to tell you not to be nervous and worried- that you will love every moment but I wont….I will tell you though….you want to have the budget figured out….know where your limit is with that end- it makes the end easier to handle when you have to walk away with something. I went above my comfort zone of spending- especially on myself but it was in my budget still. I never spend money on myself so this is something I am still struggling through now but I do not regret my decision one bit and I cannot wait to get some images printed and put up in my room once our remodeling is done in our bedroom! Ayla and Rob- you are the dream duo and just OMG!! Thank you a million times over for the amazing images and your kindness taking care of me and my fears, having fun with me and showing me the beautiful side I forgot I have.
The whole experience from setting the appointment down to purchasing our package was amazing…and truly I could not have asked for more or better service throughout. Any questions I had were answered promptly and usually provided answers to other questions I didnt even know I had. The Studio is amazing- refreshing and open yet private and sexy feeling. This whole entire experience was beautiful and more than I could have ever hoped for. Thank you for providing me with an astounding experience and what I hope is one of many to come…I cannot wait to set another appointment!
