Why did you choose Boudoir No. 5 for your session?:
I found Ellie with a Google search and also looked at her instagram. There were a few others I looked but Ellie really seemed to match the aesthetic I was going for and she did indeed nail it.
What made you decide to take the leap of faith and do a boudoir session?:
I wanted to do something a little different for an anniversary gift.
Were you nervous before the shoot and if so, what were you most nervous about?:
I was nervous. I’m not necessarily modest but I’m definitely not comfortable in my own skin. I was nervous about how I would look in the outfits, how I would look posing and posing in front of a stranger.
Did you become comfortable after the session started?:
Absolutely. Between Ellie and Sierra, I was comfortable before I even undressed.
What was your favorite part of the experience and why?:
It’s hard to pick my favorite part. It was a whole new experience for me from start to finish but my favorite part was the feeling of “wow that was pretty amazing” after the adrenaline had worn off.
How did you feel during the session?:
Extremely comfortable. Ellie made sure I was comfortable even going as far as to make sure the temperature was to my liking. She showed me all of the poses in a hands on manner which I was so grateful for.
Describe how you felt when you saw your images for the first time.:
Like I was seeing myself in a new light. Weirdly proud of the pictures and amazed she caught exactly what I was looking for.
What would you say to people who say they can’t do a boudoir session, because they are too shy, nervous…etc?:
We are almost always our own worst critics. Doing something like this helps you see yourself in a new light and in turn, makes your more confident and less caring what others might potentially think.
