Miss M came back this year for a second session and can I just say… I love celebrating your birthday with you M!! I will never kick you out, keep coming back year after year!! Scroll down to hear all about her second Boudoir Photography session in Columbus.

What inspired you to book a boudoir session?

I always toyed with the idea of having pictures taken for my husband.  When I first took the idea seriously, I was reading a book that sparked deeper interest.  I did my research and I'm so glad I decided to take the plunge! Even though it began as something for my husband, it morphed into being for me.  It changed before I stepped foot into the studio for my first session in January 2019.  I think it happened because I was nervous.  I chose outfits that I would feel comfortable wearing instead of what he would find sexy.  Being comfortable still resulted in sexy pictures.  That's why I asked my husband to get me a session for my birthday this year.  I even booked it close to my actual birthday.  It will be my treat until Kristin kicks me out . . .

What concerns did you have before your boudoir photo shoot?

Since this was my second time working with Kristin, the big butterflies were gone.  I was a little nervous because my sensitive skin was angry from spending too much time in the pool with my kids on vacation.  Thankfully, the downtime in the beginning of my session to chat and have Hanna get me gorgeous, set me at ease.

What was your favorite part of the experience?

Being able to laugh with Kristin!  She just makes me feel so comfortable.  It's ok when my body might take some time to get into a pose or I couldn't get my shoe straps to work!

After your session, how did you feel?

I felt as impatient as a kid waiting to open up her first birthday present!  I was just dying to see the final product and show my husband.

What was your initial reaction to seeing your boudoir photos?

"Holy smokes!  That's me?!?!"  Well, more specifically, "That's my booty?!?!"  Starting in March 2019 , due to business closure and being unable to find a full-time/reasonably priced daycare for my youngest daughter, I began life as a stay at home mom.  It ended up with some weight loss as I wasn't eating as much fast food.  I wore a thong for the first time in 14 years and fell back in love with my booty!I

Did your session change how you see yourself?

I compared my first and second pictures and clearly saw a difference in confidence.  There was more eye contact and smiling in my pictures this year.  I've always found myself to be fairly confident but seeing the differences showed me how much can happen in a year.

Now that you’re an expert, What advice would you give yourself or future clients?

First, take time to prep.  Two weeks beforehand, I ate a little "cleaner" than normal, cut out pop (yikes), drank plenty of water, moisturized my skin with coconut oil and stretched my muscles.  Second, have fun and don't sweat the small stuff.  Laugh at yourself and don't worry if you find a hole in your stocking when you go to put it on.  Finally, take the mimosa!  Celebrate who you are as a woman and enjoy the spotlight!
Do it . . . now!  It took me until I was 38 years old, being with my husband for 14 years, being at my heaviest weight and having post-baby body, for me to take the plunge.  As you can tell, I loved every second of my experiences!