Chelsea's Boudoir Experience

1) What made you choose Satin Dauls Boudoir?

A friend of mine had added me to the Satin Dauls VIP group on facebook a few years ago. I've loved watching Brianne refine her craft and become such an incredible boudoir photographer. She is so dedicated to learning and growing her skills and that was a huge draw for me. She has an incredible aesthetic and I love the diversity in her clients. The stars aligned this year and I was able to invest in a shoot with her so finally took the plunge!

2) What were you nervous about going into your session?

Is everything an acceptable answer? I know I'm my own worst critic, but I was so anxious about how I was going to look in the shoot. My body not being what it once was, not considering myself an overly sensual person, not having any lingerie. I was very much in my own head worrying about how it would all turn out. Brianne helped assuage those fears during our call leading up to the session and it was a relief not to worry about bringing anything with me knowing I had access to the client closet. 

3) What was your favorite part of the experience?

I loved being pampered by having a hair and makeup artist for the session. It was also really fun to see some different styles of lingerie and getting to play dress up. The whole time during photos, Brianne was so helpful and showed me every pose before doing it, and gave so much positive feedback throughout. But my ultimate favorite part was the reveal. I could not believe I was the person in the photos. It was really intense to look at myself from a different perspective and think, "wow, she looks hot!" I got so emotional to see myself in that light, that I cried!

4) How do you feel now that you’ve completed the session?

Sore! Brianne really gets you into some interesting positions during the shoot and you will use muscles you never knew you had. But I really feel amazing knowing that I did the damn thing. It was an experience so far out of my comfort zone but I have a huge sense of accomplishment and being able to see myself in a different light gave me a huge confidence boost.

5) Did the experience help give you a more positive perception of yourself?

Being the mom to three kids, I feel like I've lost a bit of my sense of self. I don't spend a lot of time looking in the mirror and honestly feel uncomfortable at times doing so. I'm making more of an effort to really love myself and my body, and doing this shoot propelled me forward to a place where I can appreciate where I've been and where I am now. Any time I need another boost, I know I'm going to be pulling these photos up to check myself out!

6) Would you recommend Satin Dauls Boudoir to others?

A million times yes. Brianne offers an incredible experience from start to finish and is such an amazing and polished photographer. She is so positive and your biggest cheerleader during the shoot. I can't wait to get my album and would recommend her hands down to anyone. The whole experience was more than just photos, and I cannot even begin to thank Brianne enough for all that she did.