The Race | West Hartford's Premier Boudoir Photography Studio

Why do we distract ourselves from what we KNOW we deserve? Why do we plan and plan and plan, get excited, tell our friends and family, and then begin our self-sabotaging rituals of self-doubt, self-scrutiny, and even begin questioning our very identity? Why can’t we prolong and commit to our initial excitement until the end? In truth, endings are actually introductions or transitions to our next big step for self-improvement and growth. This is your personal legacy. Say yes, and own it.

In my experience I have seen many people, specifically women, in this case, run a complete marathon that begins with excitement and ends in victory. However, there is an untold truth to what often happens in what I call “the race”. So many times I have noticed this phantom race we run against ourselves. This is NOT just limited to women in the least. Everyone at one time or another contemplates running it. 

What is the race? It’s a race we all know so well, but we may not be aware we compete. It is a competition we participate in, even daily. It starts like this. You booked your session and say to yourself or even out loud, “This is something I want and I KNOW I deserve it! I have researched everything about it and I am ALL about it! Sign me up, I’m ready! I am SO excited!” However, here is where the mind can start to drift into the race. 

You begin to question yourself and say that one little word, “I do deserve this...but”. There it is. The most powerful “gunshot” sounds off the start of the race.

Lap one - self-doubt.

We start to question ourselves, second guess the decisions that once made us very happy. “Do I really want to do this, or did I ‘convince’ myself into doing it based on a false belief?  I deserve this right?” You know in your heart you want to do it. You know this is what you want. It’s just about getting ourselves to run “well” while cycling through any repetitive thoughts, over-thinking, or anxieties that might try to pop through. By talking through insecurities, fears, or concerns I crush self-doubt and return you back to your initial excitement and realign you with owning your decision to honor YOU. 

Women come into my studio with such positivity. “I am beautiful. I am sexy. I am worthy. I can do this.” They know they are deserving of this experience and are excited to reflect on their journey with their photos from their private boudoir session. I silence that BANG. No race! I encourage feelings of deservingness and promote a positive self-image. Turn up that confidence level! Self-doubt is a powerful emotion and can be easy to “slip” into. It is my pleasure to instead showcase a different power. YOUR power!

Lap two. It’s photoshoot time! 

There is NO room for conflicting thoughts on photoshoot day. You are here looking and feeling your finest, exuding your “queen” energy glamour and all! Any negative thoughts can collect themselves and find their way to the door. You’re busy! In what I call lap two I see classic examples of what I like to call the “should I’s”. You brought several outfits for your boudoir shoot and you are not sure if your outfits are what you “should” wear. Often I hear questions like, “Should I wear this one...or this one? Should I wear the matching stockings or would it be ‘too’ much? Should I go with my vision or should I change it? What do YOU think?! Have confidence! Believe in yourself and the choices you’ve made to get you to this empowering point. It is my pleasure to gently redirect you by reminding you how amazing you are and emphasize that the choices and selections you have made ARE what make you beautifully YOU! Own it!

Lap Three. Photo Reveal! “Oh my Gosh, I LOVE it! Wait, was I...”

You have done all the work! You made the decision to gift yourself your own personal boudoir session. You chose beautiful outfits that brought out your inner Goddess. You rocked that photo session feeling sexy, beautiful, confident, and worthy. Now it’s time to reveal your photos! This is where I am asked questions with these classic opening words: What, was, and were. “Was I okay? Was I beautiful? Were there any good photos? Were my outfits good choices? What do you think? What pictures should I choose? STOP! Are you second-guessing your display of beauty, self-expression, confidence, personal power, and choices? I don’t think so! The proof is in the pictures!  The response after seeing their photos always quiets any pre negative thoughts, fears, and worries. Every time. Every time! It sounds like this. “Oh my gosh! Is that me?! I look incredible! WOW!” You bet it is! That IS you! That is how I defeat the race. With the truth! Your greatness IS the truth, and it brings me great joy to uncover and reveal that truth to you.

We all have run the race, whether consciously or unconsciously. We do not need to accept defeat once our minds begin to roll into self-doubt. Through boudoir photography, I have uncovered and revealed the true beauty of many women with their truth. I see women conquer this race every day. It is possible! You can, and I will help you. Are you ready to uncover your greatness? Ready to unleash your beauty and allow yourself to pamper yourself? Schedule your own personal Boudoir Session with me. I am already READY for you! Let’s tell your story.

Winner. YOU!