I created Solstice Boudoir for a few reasons.
1) I am a helper by nature.
When I see a need I try to fill it if I can. And one need that I saw was the need for quality luxury boudoir at a more affordable price point. Allow me to explain: I truly believe that EVERY person deserves to experience all the positivity and strength boudoir can bring. So I decided to set my pricing to be more inclusive for a wide arrange of budgets. I also offer pre payment options, flexible payment plans, and several ways to earn discounts to help alleviate financial barriers even more.
2) I fricken fracken LOVE to support others.
I love to encourage people, I love to build them up. And by doing this I get to be a personal cheerleader for all my clients. I get to talk with them about their session during a pre session consultation. I get to jam out with them and hype them up during their session. I get to see their faces light up when I show them the back of my camera and they see themselves from a new perspective. Honestly that is my favorite part. Showing them a shot that just proves to them how stunning they are before its even lightly edited.
3) I love to create.
I have always been artsy/ crafty. I love writing. I love expression. And boudoir allows me the opportunity to create for others. It is a beautifully symbiotic bonus for me.
4) I love to connect with others.
I make it a point to try and get to know my clients on a more personal level. Why? Because it is not lost on me that doing a session is can make someone feel INCREDIBLY vulnerable. In order to help my clients be more at ease, I connect with them. I encourage them and I guide them. And in return I get to meet amazing humans.
5) I get to be my authentic self while helping others rediscover the magic they have always possessed.
hmmm... if I were looking into a boudoir session... what would I want to know about the photographer?
OH! got it. Here are some more tidbits about me.
I enjoy glitter.
I have a strong sense of adventure and am down to try pretty much anything at least once.
I am a very liner thinker
I love my planner.
I prefer to write things out or turn physical pages instead of typing or scrolling a screen.
I am fascinated by the Victorian era, especially the lore and architecture.
I aspire to be on Leslie Knope's level of scrapbooking and binder planning.
I cannot dance... but that doesn't stop me.
I believe that we all have merit. Our mistakes do not define us forever, only until we learn from them.
I am not really an either or person, IE: I love coffee AND tea, Fall AND Winter, Pumpkin Spice AND Apple Cider, Pepsi AND Coke, Cats AND dogs (but I do prefer cats overall) ... I think you get it.
I have depression and anxiety, but I do not let them define me.
I am most definitely a "OH MY GOOOOOOD LOOK AT THE MOOOOON!!" person.
I am a mother, but I love to make dad jokes.
I like my puns intended
Laughter... lots of it. Possibly even a snortlaugh or 2 from me.
Me asking "Are you ok with this?" for pretty much every pose I suggest because I want to ensure that your comfort and boundaries are maintained throughout the session.
Weird dance moves... feel free to dance too if you wanna
Describing poses in explicit (and hilarious terms)
Candid shots to be taken
Me cheering you on the ENTIRE TIME but also listening to your feedback if something is making you feel off
Snacks... so many snacks
Me getting into whatever awkward positions I need to in order to get the perfect shot for YOU.
The use of random objects to create neat-o effects
An open mind, if there is something you want to try I am GAME for it.
NO JUDGEMENT. I get how much of a leap boudoir is for most of us. I am here to help and encourage you.
pop culture references
most importantly... RESPECT and TRUST. You can trust me to respect your boundaries, privacy, and personal space. You can TRUST that your session with me is a safe place for you to embrace your self as you take a huge leap on your self love journey.