From Blue Ridge to Athens: One Woman's Journey Back to Herself|Athens, Ga boudoir studio
Imagine giving yourself permission to disappear for a day or two. Book a charming hotel, explore Athens, grab dinner somewhere you've been wanting to try, sleep in, and wake up knowing today's the day you get to celebrate yourself with a luxury boudoir session. Suddenly, it's not just a photoshoot anymore—it's an experience you'll remember forever… and thats exactly what this client did.
So naturally i asked her all about her experience!
1) What first made you consider booking a boudoir session?
“I decided to book my boudoir session when I realized I would never be this young and hot for long! I wanted to not only capture my youth but also help build confidence in myself at the same time.”
2) Tell me about your trip to Athens. Why did you decide to stay overnight?
“Athens was a first for me, I’ve never visited down there so I decided why not do a solo trip and enjoy some me time with myself. Athens is also about 2.5 hours from where I live and I didn’t want to risk being late!”
3) What made you choose my studio instead of someone closer to home?
“Product! I have a girlfriend that used to live in Athens so I saw her pictures and my mouth dropped to the floor!! I’ve seen other peoples work in boudoir sessions and not downing anyone else’s work but the final product was obvious on who I wanted to use for mine. I was willing to make the drive, spend the money for good quality photos!”
4) What did you do the night before your session?
“The night before my session I arrived in Athens, checked into my hotel and decided to take myself on a date to the roof top bar in the hotel I was staying at. I had some snacks as well as some drinks and enjoyed myself while watching the view.”
5) On a scale of 1–10, how nervous were you before walking into the studio and what was your biggest fear?
“I would say my nervous scale was about a 7/10. I was nervous on putting myself out there and of course getting into some crazy positions to get the perfect shot! I thought to myself what if they don’t look good or I’m not an ideal body type for this type of stuff. Well let me tell you after that shoot I love myself more than I have ever and even made me love my fat rolls! The confidence this shoot has given me, no one will ever be able to tell me anything ever again! lol”
6) Did anything surprise you once you arrived?
“I feel that I wasn’t very surprised on anything, the whole process leading up to the photoshoot really prepared me well enough and made me very comfortable with the entire process.”
7) How did you feel being guided through poses?
“I felt very comfortable considering Brooklyn would get down on the ground first or on the tub, wherever it didn’t matter! She would show me the pose, tell me how I would feel in it, ask and make sure I was comfortable with it first and then I would get into said pose. Never have I ever been so comfortable in my body around complete strangers before then. It was truly a wonderful experience.”
8) Did anything happen that completely changed the way you saw yourself?
“The photos alone changed the way I saw myself. Once she showed me the first picture after taking it I thought oh my gosh I am so hot!! My nerves immediately changed to excitement! Even after having my hair and makeup done I immediately had a huge confidence boost. The whole experience was amazing.”
9) What was going through your mind before seeing your photographs?
“Once I saw the first one I was so eager to see them rest of them. I absolutely could not wait!”
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10) What was your first reaction when your images appeared on the screen?
“My first reaction to seeing them on the computer, absolutely speechless! I thought to myself, that’s me? There’s no way I look like that!! I in fact do look like that and this photoshoot opened my eyes to how beautiful I am, belly rolls and all baby!”
11) Did you see yourself differently afterward?
“Absolutely, I have a different type of love and appreciation for myself than I ever did before. After all these years of being so hard on myself, on how I look and how things fit me. These pictures have just completely changed my mindset on how I feel about myself.”
12) What would you tell another woman who's thinking about booking but keeps talking herself out of it?
“Absolutely do it!!! Hands down the best experience, the love I have for myself afterwards is amazing. I wish I would have done them sooner!!”
13) Did you leave feeling different than when you arrived?
“I felt like a new woman! All the years of being so hard on myself on not looking a certain way or weighing a certain amount. After this photoshoot I can guarantee you I will never be feeling down about myself again! I’m back in love with myself and when I’m 70 years old one day, looking back on my 27 year old self, I’ll know I was one hot looking woman!!”
14) If another woman was considering traveling for her own session, what would you want her to know?
“Of course as a woman traveling by yourself always be cautious! I stayed at the Hyatt in Athens, where there was a bar downstairs and a rooftop where they sold food and drinks. I never once felt uncomfortable and honestly I’d do it again and again! We’re not getting any younger and after that experience if I want to go travel and see something I’m going to do it! By myself or not, I’m going cause it wasn’t bad at all and I enjoyed every minute of it.”
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