I was given permission by Miss B, even though she did not want her name or photos shared. Letters like this mean the world to me, and I am so happy that I am able to do something that actually HELPS women. If this sounds like something you are going through as well, I would love to chat with you.
~Shannon
St. Louis Boudoir Photographer
Shannon, I don’t even know where to begin. When I first decided to book a boudoir session with you, I was so nervous. Like you I am in my 40s, and after two kids and years of focusing on everyone else, I had lost touch with the woman I used to be. I didn’t feel beautiful anymore, and the idea of being in front of the camera let alone in lingerie!!!! was terrifying. But from the moment I walked into your studio, you made me feel like I belonged there. Your warmth and encouragement instantly put me at ease, and for the first time in years, I felt excited to see myself through a different lens.
I still can’t believe the transformation that happened last week. You saw something in me that I had forgotten was there…strength, beauty, confidence. The way you guided me through each pose, helping me relax and embrace my body, was truly life changing. By the time we finished, I didn’t just feel empowered…I felt like I had rediscovered a part of myself that had been hidden for so long. Seeing the photos was like looking at a goddess, and then realizing, “Wait, that’s me.” When I got to the car, I drove away quickly but pulled over just down the road, and I start sobbing. I have not felt anything like that in so long…maybe not ever.
The confidence I’ve gained from this experience has carried into every part of my life. At home, I feel more connected to my husband and, honestly, to myself. I no longer shy away from intimacy or feel self-conscious about my body. And at work, I’ve noticed a new sense of assurance…I speak up more in meetings, and I feel like I’m walking with my head a little higher. It’s amazing how something I thought was just a fun session could make such a deep impact on how I carry myself every day. It’s only been one week, but the change is already incredible.
Shannon, you gave me a gift that goes beyond beautiful photos…you gave me back my confidence and helped me see myself in a way I hadn’t in years. I’ll never be able to thank you enough for that. I hope this is something I can do again in a few years. I cannot wait to see album, and [her husband’s name] is going to lose his mind LOL. You are the best!!!
