BOUDOIR BY KADEE

If there is one thing I hear all the time, it is, “I’ve always wanted to do this, but…” There is always a reason to wait. The nerves. The fear. The excuses. And honestly? That is exactly why I love sharing these Client Spotlight stories — because these women are not models. They are real women who feel nervous too… and still choose themselves anyway. This sweet client had always wanted to book a boudoir session but needed a little push to finally make it happen. With some encouragement from her sister-in-law, she decided it was finally time to stop overthinking and just go for it. But if you think she walked into the studio feeling cool, calm, and confident — think again. Like so many women, the nerves hit hard before her session. In fact, she admitted she was so nervous the morning of that she “wanted to puke.” (And honestly, if you have ever felt that way before doing something out of your comfort zone… you are definitely not alone.) The beautiful thing about boudoir is that confide...

 Sometimes women book a boudoir session because they are celebrating something big. Sometimes it is after heartbreak, weight loss, a birthday, or simply deciding they are ready to see themselves differently. And sometimes? Someone else sees the magic in them before they can fully see it themselves. That was the case for this gorgeous client. What makes her story so special is that she did not even book this experience for herself at first. Her boudoir session was actually a gift from a friend, a friend who believed she deserved to feel confident, beautiful, and empowered. And honestly? That friend was absolutely right. Like so many women who walk through my studio doors, there was excitement mixed with uncertainty leading up to her session. That is exactly why I spend so much time making sure my clients feel prepared. She shared that the Empowerment Packets gave her everything she needed to feel ready for the day, which is always my goal. I never want you walking into your ses...

When this gorgeous woman first reached out to me, boudoir was not exactly something she had been dreaming about for years. Actually, she was talked into it 😂 One of my past clients had done a session with me and convinced her she needed to book one too. Around the same time, her boyfriend’s birthday was coming up, they had been together for over seven years, and she had officially run out of gift ideas. Since he had mentioned wanting something like this before, she figured… why not? So she packed up, grabbed her best friend, and made the two-hour drive to my studio. Now here is the part I think so many women will relate to: she was nervous. But not for the reason you might think. She was not worried about being in lingerie. She was not nervous about hair and makeup or stepping in front of the camera. She was worried the pictures would not turn out the way she imagined. Honestly? I hear that ALL the time. So many women walk in wondering if they are photogenic or secretly hopin...

 She told me she booked the session because she just wanted to feel sexy again. After having her son almost three years ago, she said she hadn’t felt that way at all. She felt uncomfortable in her body, not confident, not attractive, just not like herself anymore. And honestly, I hear that more than people think. She showed up excited but nervous, which is exactly how it usually goes. You could feel both right away. But the second she walked into the studio, everything shifted. She lit up. Grabbed a mimosa, started looking around, smiling, taking it all in. She kept saying how much she loved the space and how excited she was to get started, and that’s when I knew this was going to be a good one. We started shooting and she did what so many women do at first, overthinking a little, wondering what to do with her body, questioning if she was doing it right. And then she just let go. She trusted me, let me guide her, and leaned into the process. There is always a moment where it cli...

 After three kids, a full decade of marriage, and years of taking care of everyone else, she hit a point that so many women understand but don’t always say out loud. She wanted to feel like herself again. Not just mom. Not just wife. Just her. She told me she booked her session because she wanted to feel beautiful and sexy again and honestly she wanted the attention. I loved that. We don’t say that part enough, but it’s real. Leading up to her session she was excited but definitely nervous too. That mix is completely normal. What I loved was that she leaned into it anyway. She went through the prep guides, started looking at images, and before she even walked into the studio something had already started to shift for her. By the time she got there she felt comfortable. Not stiff or awkward, just relaxed and ready. We had already connected before her shoot and it made a difference. It didn’t feel intimidating, it felt like a space where she could just show up and be herself. The m...

There’s something really special about photographing a woman during pregnancy. Not just because of how beautiful it is—but because of everything her body is doing in that moment. This client didn’t book her session because she felt “perfect.” She booked it because she wanted to celebrate the journey . She told me she wanted to embrace everything her body was going through, to do something for herself, and yes… also have a little fun surprising her husband later. 😉 But like most women, the nerves showed up before she ever walked through the door. She had no idea what to expect. Didn’t know how it would feel. Wasn’t sure what she was walking into. And then she got to the studio and had that moment so many women have: “Damn… I’m really about to do this.” But here’s the thing >>> those nerves didn’t last long. Between chatting, getting pampered with hair and makeup, and just settling into the space, everything started to shift. The energy in the studio was fun, support...