When did you first consider a boudoir session?: I first considered a boudoir session in 2021. I was looking for a new, fun experience and a way to treat myself. After extensive research on photographers in my area, I felt like Lizzie was the best fit for me!
Did you know anyone else who had been a previous client of mine?: Nope!
What made you decide to book?: I actually saw a TikTok of a woman gifting a boudoir album to her partner and thought it was such a fun idea! I had never really looked into boudoir before, but as soon as I started looking, I wanted to book a session asap!
Did you tell anyone that you booked or did you keep it a secret?: I told everyone! I told my husband while booking my session on my phone in bed. Next, I told my bestie then told my boss and my coworkers at work the next day.
What were you most excited about?: I was super excited to try something new! I've struggled with anxiety my entire life, so doing something that I knew would put me out of my comfort zone was a fun challenge that I wanted to conquer.
What were you most nervous about?: I was mostly nervous about the fact that I was trying something new and doing something that I had never done before. Also, I was nervous about being half naked in front of a stranger haha
Did you know what you wanted to wear or did you have trouble deciding?: I am NOT a person who wears tons of lingerie or fancy undies, so I felt like my outfit choices weren't "right". I brought in a few underwear and bra options as well as some jeans and my husband's favorite band tee. After seeing the way Lizzie styled everything, I knew there wasn't a "wrong" outfit choice.
What did you think about the prep guide we sent you?: I loved the prep guide!! It was very helpful for remembering small details on when to do certain things before the shoot. It also gave great advice on what can be used during the shoot when it comes to clothing and props.
How were you feeling the morning of your session?: I was mostly excited!! Only a little bit nervous with some tummy butterflies.
Tell me about your experience with me: For my first shoot, I was nervous about meeting Lizzie. Of course I had read through her website and all her pre-shoot emails, but I'm still always nervous about meeting new people. As soon as I met her, my anxieties were instantly eased. We immediately bonded over our shared high school music taste. We went through all the outfits I brought and she told me how she planned on styling each one. She stayed and chatted with me while I was getting my hair and makeup done. When hair and makeup were done, I changed into my first outfit. Lizzie spent a lot of time telling me how she likes to shoot, instructing me on poses, and even showing me the actual pose she wanted me to be in. She adjusted every little detail including my hair, clothing straps, etc. She's extremely thorough and detailed when telling you how to pose. Oh and we also had lots of laughs during the session of course!
How did you feel when you left the studio?: I felt incredible! I don't think words can adequately describe exactly how I felt, but I felt beautiful, strong, empowered, and so much more!
When you look back on your session(s), how do you feel about it?: So far I've had three sessions with Lizzie and each one just gets better and better! I love being able to look back and see how beautiful I was during each of the different phases of life I was in during each shoot. I feel overwhelmingly proud of myself for being such a beautiful badass!
