TORONTO BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER |DIRTY THIRTY

I had the pleasure of photographing Alyssa as one of my first subjects of 2020. She is also a photographer, and I LOVE shooting other photographers because they know my lingo and understand just how our creative brain works (in bizarre ways, if you were wondering!)

Keep reading to learn more about her experience and see some of her badass photos from her session.

WHY DID YOU WANT TO DO A BOUDOIR SHOOT?

I am a firm believer in trying something new even if I am terrified. I have wanted professional photographs of myself for a while and when I saw a friend of mine post a few images she just received after her boudoir shoot, I fell in love! At that moment I decided and told myself, I’m 30, you’re only 30 once, it is time for a photo shoot you won’t forget!

Low and behold dirty 30’s came and went, and I now have photographs to reminisce with and a time to remember when I slapped fear in the face and looked damn gorgeous doing it!

HOW WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE DURING YOUR SESSION?

At first I was a little scared, but then I had to remember, Samantha knows what she is doing and to suck it up! The poses were always verbalized and if needed, guidance and positive feedback were always there. Samantha makes you feel like you are a Goddess and no matter what, she makes sure you are comfortable. I loved that I could be me!

HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU SAW YOUR IMAGES FOR THE FIRST TIME?

I was blown away. I am definitely a very picky person when it comes to photographs, especially of myself. To be able to look at the photographs and not care about my scars or features I am usually a little insecure about and just thoroughly enjoy the images before me, I was extremely happy and thankful. I even bought prints for the wall!

WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS EXPERIENCE TO OTHER WOMEN?

I would highly recommend the experience of a boudoir shoot for other women. It is empowering and really helps you look at yourself in a different light. No one is perfect so love yourself as you are.