Laura's Boudoir Experience

1. What made you choose Satin Dauls Boudoir?

Truth be told, I always wanted to do something out of my comfort zone like this; but I never felt I was sexy in “that” way. I knew I could feel that way on the dance floor in my ballroom/latin dresses; but when it came to my own skin, I felt average or as I would call it, “vanilla”. I knew Brianne back in high school; but life happens as we reconnected on Facebook like so many others. I saw her talent and ability to capture women and highlight them in the most beautiful ways regardless of age, shape, color or style. For me, I wanted someone who I was comfortable with, if I was going to do something out of my norm; but also someone who wasn’t afraid to push me a little further than that. I saw how she hyped up every session, celebrated every curve and embraced each person’s uniqueness. The responses from her clients were off the charts expressing their gratitude, new found love for themselves, and desire to be a repeat client. There wasn’t any other photographer that I trusted with this experience and felt confident I would have results like the ladies before me.

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

It took me a while before I pulled the trigger on booking a session. Brianne’s patience and sincerity was a reason I knew that when I felt the time was right, we would find the best way to express “me”.

I didn’t do this for anyone else except myself (although my man did enjoy the pictures after)! I have struggled on and off with body dysmorphia, eating disorders, self esteem and an unhealthy relationship with the scale. I am extremely critical of my body and allowing someone else to highlight and capture my vulnerability was very hard for me. I admit have edited photos to look better and relinquishing that control and just accept was very difficult for me. Is my body where I want it to be? No. Did I reach for extra drinks and cookies the week(s) going into my session? Yes. Did I do the damn thing and crush it? Omg…Yes!

3. What was your favorite part of the experience?

I think there was something special that I take with me from every step of the process.

Pre-Shoot: understanding what I want and why! I looked at all of Satin Daul’s boudie bonuses and previous photos and thought, I want to look like that! I love that section; I completely want to do that! As the days approached, I really thought about what it was I was trying to accomplish- who am I? I am classy, timeless, vulnerable, flirty, fun, sexy and sometimes controlling. A femme fatale of the ages and when I really thought about it, my vision wasn’t looking at photos wanting to be them, it was looking at inspiration to the woman I want to portray.

During- The laughs in between shots were hysterical and sometimes uncomfortable and I mean that in the most sincere way. Sometimes it was the hardest position to get into and I can remember thinking “there’s no way this looks right or good” and DAMN! I’m so glad I was wrong! I love the behind the scenes as the session starts to how it ends and your walls come down, comfort level increases, and fun is non stop!

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

I saved the “after” for here.
Seeing the photos the same day was a shock. I couldn’t believe how amazing they looked with soft edits and thinking “wow I/we really did that!” The photo selection process is probably my highest anxiety moment of the day! (Haha). You start narrowing down from this number to the next and getting down to the nitty gritty knowing there’s a part of you that loves them all and you never want to make the “wrong decision”. If I had to go, I’d probably get more and would encourage others to do the same if you’re like me and are slightly indecisive.

Receiving my book and looking back, I could not be happier with my session and the photos! It is me. Everything that I wanted it to be, everything I thought I couldn’t be, Brianne showed me, I AM! I am the old fashion pin-up, old soul while still being timeless and classy in my 30s with a day-dreaming look into how I would fit into the role hearing, “Mr. Grey will see you now”.

5. Would you recommend Satin Dauls Boudoir to others?

Beyond words yes.


Everything came down to THIS moment. I decided to not let the scale dictate my self worth; no one put me in a corner, covid didn’t win, my injuries didn’t keep me glued to the couch, and I didn’t need to put the fork down (as I love to repeatedly tell myself). Guess what, whether you’re a size 00, 8, 16, 3x, we all have rolls when we sit and we all critique our bodies more than we would like to admit.

Choose you!! Choose to break free of your walls and limitations - you’re the only one who put them there in the first place. Only you know when you’re ready to put your faith and trust in front of someone else’s camera; but when you do, don’t be afraid to jump, spread your wings and fly because girl, you were destined for greatness and Brianne won’t let you fall!