A Boudoir Experience That Changed Everything — From Doubt to Confidence
“I didn’t think I was the type of person who did things like this.”
That was the thought running through my head the whole drive over. I’d followed Velvet & Reverie on Instagram for months, always admiring the photos—how bold and beautiful every woman looked. But when it came time to schedule my own session, I hesitated.
I’m not a model. I’m not super confident. I’ve had three kids, a rollercoaster of body changes, and barely any photos of myself that I like. What was I even doing booking a boudoir session?
But something in me whispered, “Do this for you.” So I did.
When I walked into the studio, my nerves were high. But then Ali met me at the door, smiling like an old friend. The space was calm and thoughtfully curated—soft textures, clean lines, beautiful light. It felt like a place built to hold women exactly as they are.
I still had doubts.
Would I look awkward?
Would I even feel sexy?
Was I making a mistake?
But as soon as I sat in the makeup chair, the energy shifted. The artist asked me how I wanted to feel—not how I wanted to look. She saw me. Not just the surface version, but the full picture: the tired mom, the woman who hadn’t done something just for herself in way too long, the one who desperately needed this.
Ali guided me into every pose, coached me with warmth and laughter, and reminded me again and again, “You don’t have to do anything but be yourself.”
And I did.
Somewhere between the second outfit and the last pose, something in me cracked open. I stopped thinking about how I looked and started feeling how I felt: alive, strong, deserving.
When I saw my images during the reveal, I was floored. These weren’t just beautiful photos. They were a reflection of me—the version I always hoped was in there, buried under the noise.
This experience changed me.
It reminded me that I am worthy of taking up space. That beauty doesn’t require perfection. That confidence doesn’t come from fitting a mold—it comes from stepping into who you really are.
If you’re on the fence, I get it. I almost didn’t do it either. But I’m so glad I did.
Do it for you. You won’t regret it.
