When Samantha walked in the door, she was like a little beam of sunshine… seriously. Her bubbly personality and laid back attitude made it so easy for us to vibe throughout the whole session. We decided on a natural and soft makeup look to compliment her boho inspired wardrobe and chose the perfect accessories to go with it.
Here is what Samantha had to say about her boudoir experience:
When was your session? July 2021
What made you decide to do a boudoir session? Please describe how you came to the decision and what finally made you take the leap! My friend did a shoot with Dawn for her wedding some years back so I started following Dawn on her social medias. I love her work, vibe, how tasteful and elegant her photos are. After viewing her photos and always seeing her posts, I finally decided after maybe 4 years I wanted to do a shoot!
What made you decide to hire me as your photographer? I followed Dawn on Instagram and her photos are so beautiful. Not only the sets but the LIGHTING! I looked at a few other boudoir photographers in the area but Dawn's eye for natural light made me choose her instantly!
How were you feeling before your shoot? Any thoughts going through your head? I was so nervous leading up to my shoot. I stressed myself out finding the perfect outfits and worried about how my body looked. I stopped going to the gym a few months before my shoot and a week beforehand I almost cancelled. I hated how I looked and didn't want to get pictures of myseld half naked. But my husband talked me into keeping the session. It was honestly all I talked about since I booked it and 7 months later it was finally time and I'm so glad I did it!
Now that you've had your own photo shoot, how was it? I had the best time! Dawn and her team made me feel so comfortable and so beautiful. I brought a few outfits and asked Dawn her opinion on which jewelery to wear with what outfit and she helped me complete my looks!
How did you feel about having your hair and makeup done? I loved having my hair and makeup done! Who doesn't?! Getting pampered the having a full photoshoot after that makes you feel like a badass!
If this was for a gift, what did your significant other say about your photos? Did they have a favorite pose or outfit? I did the photoshoot for me, but also for my husband. He loved the photos! I did take some topless and those were his favorites!
What would you say to someone thinking about doing a boudoir session? For anyone thinking about doing a boudoir session I say do it!! Don't wait! Don't let any insecurity keep you from this experience! We are our own worst critic and if you let those insecurities stop you then you'll never do it. Put on the sexy lingerie get your hair and makeup done and rock it! Dawn will do the rest you just have to be you!!
Is there anything that we could have done better to make your experience perfect? I feel my experience was perfect! I felt so comfortable from the minute I walked in. Dawn really made the session comfortable. While getting hair and makeup done we all talked and it felt like being with friends. I did some photos topless in a thong and I didn't feel awkward!
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