Q&A With Shelbie | London Ontario Boudoir Photographer

Q: What was your motivation/reason for booking a boudoir session?

A: I wanted to feel empowered and sexy in my own body. I'd be lying if I said I'd never taken my own pictures before, but they never looked "good enough". I think everyone deserved to feel sexy and confident in their own skin and thats why I decided to do this shoot. I was going through some stuff in my personal life and I needed something to look forward to and feel good about.

Q: Why did you choose Bare Soul Boudoir to provide this experience for you?

A: I'd looked for over a year at different photographers because I really wanted to do a boudoir shoot. No one stood out to me and all the ones I saw I wasn't crazy about. I came across Bare Soul and was instantly blown away with Jess' work. I instantly followed all her accounts and knew this was who I wanted to do my shoot with and gave me the push to book.

Q: Were you nervous before your session? What did you do/ remind yourself to over come that?

I wouldn't say nervous but excited and anxious. I was more excited for what was to come and the looking forward to getting dressed up; hair; makeup and for meeting Jess and what was to come. I wasn't nervous because I knew Jess was going to make the experience amazing.

Q: How did you feel before vs after your session?

A: Before the session I was excited and anxious. After I felt like I was on cloud 9. The excitement and high I felt after the session is almost hard to describe. I also couldn't wait to see the pictures and final images.

Q: How did you feel seeing your photos for the first time?

A: My first thought was "wow that's me". I kept looking over and over at all of them (and let me tell you there was a lot of pictures). I still feel the same way looking at them months later. I also couldn't help but share them with others

Q: How do you feel weeks after your experience?

A:  still look at them and admire them. I love every single image and how they make me feel-sexy, empowered and confident. And like I want to do more!

Q: How has this experience impacted you in your day to day life after the fact?

A: I have always been a fairly confident person, but now I feel beautiful in every way, shape and form. I feel powerful.

Q: What has the experience taught you?

A: That you are amazing and beautiful inside and out. I also think this experience is one of the most empowering feelings

Q: What would you say to someone on the fence about booking their own boudoir experience?

A: Do it!!! I've raved about the experience to all my friends, one of which has since booked. There is no way to not feel great after and highly recommend everyone does it at least once. And Jess is absolutely amazing and makes you feel like a million bucks.