Lady M experienced an unforgettable photoshoot at Ashley Jane Boudoir in Sanford, FL, she was blown away by the stunning results, as she found a newfound confidence and beauty within herself.
What was your experience like from start to end?
My experience with Ashley was nothing but the absolute best. We started out with a lot of communication over email/text. We had a Zoom call to talk all about outfits, hair, makeup, styles of photos I wanted, etc. I felt so much better after our Zoom call because a lot of my nerves were around what I was going to wear & how I was going to be posing. Ashley took all my questions and answered them- she also showed me around the studio over Zoom, so I had some idea of what I could do with her space. I had gained some weight in 2023 due to PCOS and wasn’t feeling my overall best, so I was nervous heading into the studio. Immediately when I arrived, I was greeted by her and her makeup artist! She was so sweet and took my Inspo photos & made MAGIC. I looked like myself still, which was important to me. She had wine waiting for me as well- 5 stars!! Ashley helped me choose my outfits from the MANY (I couldn’t choose) that I brought and laid them out for me (and even had to help me into some of them- thank you again lol). Once we started shooting, she gave amazing direction and kept the mood so light and fun. The music was also asked ahead of time, so my favorite music was playing! She knew exactly how to pose me and keep me moving- It was kind of a workout, but a sexy workout! After a few hours of shooting, we made an appointment for me to come back and view them in a week! I came back in person to choose photos I loved- THE EDITING!! IT WAS SO HARD TO CHOOSE 20 PHOTOS OUT OF 100 of the BEST photos of myself I had ever seen! My skin was so soft and clean, my hair was gorgeous, and the colors were so soft and feminine. I was so afraid I would have a dead face in all these photos BUT I WAS HOT! I am SO ready to book shoot #2 for our anniversary!!
What was the purpose of your session? Was it a gift for yourself? Your partner?
This session was a wedding gift to my husband! I did the shoot In October and we were Married in December! It was also a little “confidence” booster for me, as I am battling PCOS and wanted to feel as confident as possible heading into my marriage.
How did you feel during your photoshoot?
I was so nervous before walking into the studio, but once the camera started and Ashley assured me I didn’t look confused/angry/tired in my facial expressions, I decided to fully send it. I felt as if I was actually GORGEOUS, and it definitely shows in the after photos. She gave amazing directions and knew where I needed to put my hands/feet/hips, etc. We bounced from set to set and outfit to outfit and I loved it. If I wanted something that I said in pre-shoot, we made it happen. I felt so good and confident through the whole thing- even in the outfits I wouldn’t have been able to figure out if it wasn’t for Ashley lol.
What was your favorite part of your session?
I think it is a tie between the following
1) hair and makeup are professionally done! It made me feel so confident and relaxed to start the shoot
2) wearing my bride attire and making myself feel SEXY and READY to be a bride!!
3) almost In tears going through my photos and seeing myself in a different light. It changed the way I see my curves!
How has your boudoir experience affected you or changed you?
I am so glad I had this experience before my wedding day. I really wanted to gain back some of the faith I lost in myself in the last few years. I was SO amazed by the way those photos looked and confused if It really was me staring back at me!! I looked like I had a whole new personality. A CONFIDENT ONE!
How would you rate your boudoir experience on a scale of 1-10?
I would absolutely say 10/10- just stretch before the session! I was sore for a few days lol. I love the posing though! Looked so very feminine and powerful!!!
What advice would you give someone who was nervous about or hesitant to book their own boudoir experience with me?
Ask all the questions, go try on as many outfits as you can AHEAD OF TIME, & do some research on Inspo! Ashley can do a lot with any ideas that you have- and she will offer a lot herself, but you want this to be what YOU want. Take hold of the opportunity & be ready to feel your absolute best.
Is there anything at all you would change about your boudoir experience?
I would have taken more time to find some more outfit colors! Tried them on ahead of time with my hair and makeup done to see which gets me feeling the best. I had a lot of red/black and I think I wanted more colors- and less fake tan (Ashley did edit out my bad tan lines from bad fake tan if you’re worried).
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Hair and Makeup: Karmel Design Team