Miss T’s Boudoir Testimonial | A Couples Session for Round 2!
We at Holly Douglas & Co. believe that EVERY woman, man, person and couple should experience a boudoir photoshoot at least once in their lifetimes. We love empowering people and boosting their self-confidence through the art of boudoir photography! Of course, people expect to hear that from us, the boudoir photographers, because we do this for a living. Boudoir testimonials written by our past clients who have actually experienced a boudoir session, on the other hand, are the most convincing! For this reason, Holly Douglas & Co. proudly features a new boudoir experience testimonial each week.
This week's boudoir experience testimonial comes from the gorgeous Miss T., who was photographed with her husband at our previous boudoir studio in downtown Nashville, Tennessee (before we opened our current luxury studio in East Nashville)!
Tell us about yourself?
I am a 50 year old who recently married the sweetest, funniest, kindest, sexiest man on the planet! I am a mom of two and step mom to more. I love cooking, spending time with my family, sewing and crafting and traveling.
How did you hear about Holly Douglas Boudoir?
I was initially referred to Holly's Facebook group by a friend who had a session. I was super curious about boudoir and eagerly joined the group.
Why did you choose Holly Douglas Boudoir for your session?
Holly Douglas Boudoir does not take pictures of women in lingerie. Holly and her team create art. There is not other way to describe it. The use of light, expert posing and styling creates images that are of the highest quality. I knew that she could create something beautiful for me as well, despite my body issues. And, let me tell you she is a MAGICIAN when it comes to making you become comfortable in your skin. This was my second shoot and it was a couples shoot with my husband. He knew what an incredible experience I had the first time I had a shoot with Holly and was impressed by the images. When he agreed to do this with me, I knew the outcome would be amazing.
What made you decide to take the leap of faith and do a boudoir session?
I have seen the boudoir products friends have shared from other companies. The lighting is harsh, the backgrounds are drab and the posing is cookie cutter. Just because someone is wearing lingerie in a picture does not make it boudoir. Boudoir is more than that. With Holly, everything about each image screams boudoir. The use of props (like plants to shoot through to create unique visuals in the image) the texture of the fabrics on the furniture or backdrops, the subtle but sensual lighting all work in concert to create something beautiful.
Were you nervous about the shoot beforehand? If so, what were you most nervous about?
I think everyone is nervous before a professional photoshoot. When you know you are going to be revealing your body in sensual attire to a stranger (until you meet her and then you are friends for life) it is natural to feel like your stomach is full of butterflies. Before my first shoot, I was convinced she would take one look at me and send me home. I am not built like a model, my body has curves, lumps and bumps. This time I was less nervous, but knew that feeling would evaporate when I entered the studio. My husband is smoking hot, although he sees his body flaws when he looks in the mirror just like I do. He was nervous before we got there but I saw him relax when he met Holly. And, he is an photographer, so they bonded geeking out over the camera equiptment!
Did you become more comfortable after the session started? If so, what helped to relax your nerves?
Holly has a natural way about her that instanttly puts you at ease. She is genuine and sassy. It feels like she can see right into your soul and know who you are and what you need to feel empowered to make the experience the best it can be for you. She chats easily with you when you arrive, is a gracious hostess and sets the mood in the studio creating a relaxing vibe.
What was your favorite part of the experience and why?
My favorite part of this shoot was sharing it with my husband. Watching his face as Holly guided us through the poses was priceless. He loved seeing me in the lingerie but I believe he enjoyed feeling the sensuality in the poses with me even more.
How did you feel during your session?
The session flies by so fast that you forget you were nervous to begin with. The atmosphere in the room helps create a relaxed tone, leaving you to concentrate on the body shapes Holly asks you to create and not worry about anything else.
Describe how you felt when you saw your images for the first time.
When Holly shared the initial pictures with us, we were BLOWN AWAY. My husband's jaw was on the floor from the beginning. The images on the screen were erotic, soft and sensual. As each image comes up on the slide show, we could not help but be captivated by the way we looked together. It was phenomenal.
How has your relationship with your body changed since your session?
My husband and I came away from our session feeling more comfortable in our skin. We have always enjoyed seeing each other but may have been more shy about our own bodies. But, we have become more open to our own image in the mirror since seeing the amazing way we look from the objective lens Holly uses.
What would you say to people who say they can't do a boudoir session because they are too shy, nervous, etc?
I believe everyone, women and men, will benefit from a quality boudoir session with the team at Holly Douglas and Company. To say you deserve to see yourself as a goddess or god is empowering and uplifting. No one on this earth has a body 100% free from flaws. But, what happens in the studio is that the flaws are disguised by the practiced way you are dressed, posed and styled. You won't see them in the final product and that is what everyone deserves to see!
Thank you for sharing your couple’s boudoir experience testimonial, Miss T.!
