When I asked Sam if she’d be open to sharing her boudoir experience, she replied with an enthusiastic “Absolutely!” Her session was an absolute joy, and I’m so excited to share Sam’s experience and story with you.
Sam’s Boudoir Experience
Sam is a powerhouse of a woman. At 35, she juggles life as a mom to two kids with special needs, works as a Clinical Forms Specialist, and somehow still finds time to run a home bakery. In her rare moments of downtime, she enjoys traveling, baking, camping, going to the movies, and even collecting pens and highlighters (how cool is that?).
Doing Something Just for Her
When Sam booked her session, it was a big step toward doing something purely for herself—a concept that can feel foreign to so many of us. “My body has been through so many changes in the past 10 years,” she shared, listing everything from weight fluctuations and c-sections to back surgery and its accompanying scars.
Her goal was deeply personal: “I wanted to liberate myself and show myself how beautiful my body really is, regardless of the ‘flaws’ I feel I have.” As a plus-size mom, she also wanted to inspire other women to embrace their bodies with confidence and courage.
Turning Nerves into Excitement
Leading up to her session, Sam admitted she felt a mix of nerves and excitement. “Not gonna lie, on my drive to the studio, I contemplated canceling several times,” she confessed. But once she arrived, everything changed.
“Ashley truly makes you feel like the most beautiful woman on Earth,” Sam said. Creating a comfortable, judgment-free environment is something I take so much pride in. From hair and makeup (which Sam loved!) to walking her through poses step by step, I made sure every detail was about helping her feel at ease and having fun.
Feeling Like a Million Bucks
By the end of her session, Sam was glowing. “I felt AMAZING!” she said. Seeing the sneak peeks on the camera throughout the session gave her an instant confidence boost, and the positive energy in the studio carried her all the way home.
When it came time to view her photos, Sam felt pure joy. “Seeing yourself all done up and posed in just the right angles can make you feel like a million bucks!” she shared. Her husband was just as thrilled. “He loved the mix of sexy, flirty, and innocent photos—it was the perfect variety!”
A Note of Encouragement
Sam’s advice to anyone considering a boudoir session? “1,000% YES! Ashley was meant for this work, hands down she is the best!” She described every aspect of her experience as smooth, respectful, and, most importantly, fun. “Ashley’s attitude is 100% fun, upbeat and non-judgemental. No matter what “flaws” you feel you have, those thoughts will erase from your mind during and after your session, I promise!”
Sam’s experience and story is a beautiful reminder that every body is worth celebrating. Whether you’re looking for a confidence boost, a way to reconnect with yourself, or just an excuse to feel amazing, a boudoir session is a gift you deserve to give yourself.
To learn more about the boudoir experience browse my website and portfolio! And you can always say hi and ask me any questions you may have. I’d be happy to help!
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