you deserve a shrine of boudoir photos
I’m 53 years old, and still learning about myself.
Why I do what I do, how can I fully love myself and others, and living an authentic life.
I am a business owner; I paint & refinish furniture, paint kitchen cabinets and offer design services as well.
I had done a boudoir session before, and truly loved my photos-but-was not comfortable with myself. I’ve lived my life stifling myself, letting my needs roll to the next day and allowing people to trample on my heart. All of that crap inner dialogue.
When I hung my photos on my wall, I was so proud of them. I was proud of my skin, I looked at my eyes, my hair, my shoulders, my hips, my toes.
I realized these are all small parts that make me who I am. More important things like my heart, my compassion, my trust, my empathy, my determination, my talent, my faith and my deep ability to forgive.
Parts of me that are so much more important than the rest.
Since my first shoot, I’ve grown to love myself simply as I am, and anyone who wants to doubt, belittle, or judge me, can go ahead. They don’t belong with me.
I wanted a shoot where I could celebrate me, for all that I am, and all that I am not.
To be ok with just being Michelle. I love her, and Molly helped me with that!
I was excited to just BE.
I am tired of carrying the expectations of others.
During my session I felt anxious at first, then I just felt happy.
After the session, we were reviewing the photos and I was picking out my prints.
I was trying to figure out where to hang them, as I already have 6 hanging on the wall outside my closet, It’s a sort of “entryway” into our bedroom.
I told her I could probably hang the others on the opposite wall, but I don’t want it to be like a shrine.
Molly said “why not! You deserve a shrine!”
We laughed and I teared up.
Why not!!!?
I really just felt strong...confident!!
I felt content and excited.
Yes! It’s just so much more than photos. It’s empowering!
I’ve been setting time aside to do things just for me. Things that I feel I need to grow and accept whatever I’m feeling at any time.
Surround yourself with people who uplift you. Who choose you. Who extend you grace, and accept you just as you are.