BOUDOIR BY KADEE

She came into the studio with a pretty special reason for booking a boudoir session. She was getting married and wanted to give her fiancé something unforgettable to open on their wedding morning. Sweet, right? But what she didn’t expect was that somewhere between hair and makeup, a mimosa, trying poses she had never imagined herself doing, and trusting me to guide her through the whole thing, she would end up giving herself a pretty incredible gift too. Confidence. Before her session, her biggest hesitation was being bare in front of the camera. And honestly, that’s one of the most common fears I hear from women who have never done boudoir before. Because let’s be real. Standing in front of a camera in very little clothing when you’re used to hiding behind clothes, kids, work, life, and everything else can feel a little terrifying. But during our phone consultation, she said she immediately felt comfortable with me. She described my energy as positive, chill, motivating, and excited. ...

 Sometimes you don't realize how long you've been putting yourself last until you finally decide to do something that's just for you. That was exactly where this beautiful woman found herself when she decided to book her boudoir session. She had gotten so used to being everything for everyone else that she had forgotten what it felt like to do something simply because it made her feel good. She wanted to step outside of her comfort zone, reconnect with herself, and have a moment that wasn't about being someone's mom, partner, daughter, friend, or anything else. It was just about her. Of course, deciding to do something for yourself doesn't mean the insecurities magically disappear. Her biggest fear was her body. She worried about how she would look in the photos and whether she'd actually be able to enjoy the experience without picking herself apart. She had a list of things she wished were different and wondered if she would spend the entire session focusin...

Sometimes the women who walk through my studio doors with the most nerves are the ones who end up surprising themselves the most. This beautiful mama came into her boudoir session nervous about being photographed, especially when it came to her body after having two kids. She wasn't sure she was ready to put herself in front of the camera. But she decided to do it anyway. And I'm so glad she did. From the beginning, I wanted her to know that there was absolutely nothing she needed to fix before stepping in front of my camera. She didn't need to lose weight, change her body, or become some different version of herself first. She just needed to see what I was already seeing. She told me that my words of encouragement and reminders to embrace herself helped her move forward with her session. And while she walked into the studio nervous but excited, it didn't take long for her to settle in. She loved the vibe of the studio, we laughed, we told stories, and before long, she ...