26 Jun CLIENT FEATURE :: Transformation Tuesday | Austin Boudoir Photography

Makeup: Lauren Torres | unleashedbylauren.com
Wardrobe & Hair: Sarah Swofford | instagram.com/swoffstyle

Jolie and I went to see Damien Rice play at the Bass Concert Hall a few years ago.  While we sat in the audience waiting for him to come on stage we talked all about my boudoir experience.  Even back then she was so excited to book a session.  Finally a few months ago, she booked her session.  She struggled for a long time thinking, “I don’t need to do this, I don’t have a partner to give my photos to” or “I can’t afford to spend all of that money on myself” and “I need to lose some weight first”.  Things that *a lot* of my clients say to me while booking their sessions.

We spoke on the phone and I explained that I actually HIGHLY RECOMMEND booking a boudoir session as a gift to YOURSELF, rather than for your partner.  Sure, if you are in a relationship they will benefit from it, but ultimately this experience is so very important for YOU.  We also spoke about how hard it is for us moms to allow ourselves to spend money on ourselves, instead of on our kids, for example.  It’s almost like we need “permission” to do it.  And, of course, I preached to her about how important it is to book your session NOW, not “once you’ve lost those pesky 10 pounds”, etc…

You are beautifully perfect NOW…right this very second.  I’ll prove it to you!

The Day of Her Session

Jolie arrived, nearly in tears.  She was so nervous, contemplated cancelling at the last minute, couldn’t believe she was actually going to do it.  We calmed her fears, fixed her a mimosa and sat her down in Lauren’s makeup chair.  She took some deep breaths, chatted with us girls and relaxed.

We started her session a bit more covered up, in an effort to help her slowly get used to the idea of being “exposed” and in front of a camera.

You guys.

She was AMAZING! She was a literal FLOWER IN BLOOM.  Look!

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