Another Item Off the Bucket List

A boudoir shoot has always been on my bucket list, but I always felt like I was too big or not pretty enough.  When the photographer we’ve been using for several years decided to start doing boudoir shoots, I knew I would eventually book with her.  As always, I put it off and wasn’t sure about doing it.  I lost so much weight, but I still had many doubts about doing this type of shoot because let’s get real- I’m not a playboy model and never will be.  But, I also just hit the big 4-0 so I decided it was time to suck it up and do it.   

 

I booked my session several months ago and really didn’t think much else about it until a few weeks ago when I decided I should probably order lingerie and figure out what I would wear.    Thankfully, Sam sent an amazing prep guide with what to expect along with where to find the best lingerie and what to buy depending on what areas of the body I was most insecure about.  

 

So, I ordered the lingerie, tried it on when it arrived and then shoved it in a drawer and really just put off thinking about it until about 10 days ago.   Then, I freaked a little and scheduled a bikini wax (which turned into a Brazilian- see the previous blog for that experience).  I got a mani and pedi the day before my session, knowing that would make all the difference in how I felt during the session.  

My session was scheduled at 9 AM (hair and makeup first and then the shoot).  I was pretty nervous about the entire thing because well, I mean I’m about to get mostly naked in front of a camera.   I may have snuck in a mimosa to calm my nerves 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

Back to the matter at hand- I love that Sam includes hair and makeup in her packages, because I probably would have skimped on that otherwise.   I’m so glad there was a professional to do that for me because I was blown away by how different it made me look (in a good way!).   

 

The fake lashes were just a bit annoying for me (I’ve never worn any), but it wasn’t too bad.  They just felt strange and foreign.   

So…. Now you know the history and everything leading up to the session, so here’s the scoop on the actual shoot.  

 

Sam looked at my outfits and props to help me match up earrings, etc that I had brought with me and then it was go time.   I put on my first outfit and she went through some tips and tricks, as well as posing info.   Here’s the thing- I’ve know Sam for a while but I still didn’t think I would be that comfortable with her doing these types of pictures.   I was totally wrong!   She put me at ease with all the tips, posing info, and a pretty amazing playlist!    

For every single pose, she physically showed me what to do.  There was no guesswork during any of the session, which makes a HUGE difference!   Here I am sitting on the bed in lace lingerie and she’s in the floor showing me how to lay/sit, etc.   I never once felt weird or uncomfortable, which is pretty huge for me.   

 

I did an outfit change and we used a couple of extra pieces I brought and suddenly that 1.5 hours of shooting was over with.  I literally was having so much fun and feeling so confident that I didn’t realize we had been at it so long!    

During the session, Sam kept saying how amazing the pics were and at one point she let me see one of them, which made me even more confident in my poses!  I honestly could not believe I looked like that when she gave me that little preview.   I mean, dang, I did look sexy!!!!!   

 

After I got dressed, we went into her office space and decided on a date for the reveal session.    She will go thru the pics with me and I will decide which ones I want.   

By the time I got home, I had an email with a sneak peek of one of the pics and then got several more within a few minutes.  To say I was blown away is an understatement.   I almost cried because I never knew I could look that hot!

 

I feel like boudoir shoots may be like tattoos- addicting!    I had absolutely NO idea that a half naked photo shoot could make me feel so amazing and confident!  I told some of my closest friends that I wanted to kick myself for waiting so long to do this!   My body is far from perfect- there’s loose skin and saggy boobs from weight loss, my thighs are chunky, and I still have a belly.   But, Samantha knew just how to pose me and make me feel and look my best! 

 

If you’ve ever considered a boudoir shoot, do it!!! Let me say it again- do it!!!!!!!! 

If you are in middle TN, book with Samantha!   She literally will make you feel and look absolutely amazing, no matter what part(s) of your body that you are self conscious about.  

 

If you want to get on her schedule for a month or six months from now- go ahead and book it before you lose the courage!   It is literally one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself and my husband! 

 

You can book with Sam by emailing her at  

samanthascottphotographer@gmail.com

If you reach out to her and get a session scheduled before June 14th, you will get $100 off!   Just mention that I referred you!