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 wanted to see myself as others see me. It’s difficult to accept compliments because sometimes I just think people are being nice. I’ve also had multiple surgeries on my hips and wanted to show myself and others that pretty comes in scarred packages as well. Molly is a wizard with that camera and her artistry is awesome. I fucking look so pretty! I had a mini meltdown in my car after my reveal, so overwhelmed with my pics.

The first few camera clicks and I was a hot mess. I had definitely forgotten how to be sexy. I was awkward but Molly was so gracious and I was able to listen to how she was coaching me a long. Then moving became easier, I settled into myself.

There were many reasons I decided on a boudoir session, the main one was to find ME again. To know that no matter what size I've become I'm still beautiful. I've been through A LOT of crap in my life and I've pulled myself up out of all of it.

I am a 28 year old single woman who is alone most of her days. I was raised in a tiny ass Lutheran school with 3 other classmates throughout middle school, then thrown into high school not knowing a soul. I was overweight, awkward, quiet and the definition of what it means to be insecure.

I have spent every single day learning to love myself and give myself credit for making it this far. I still struggle every day and I still have nightmares every night, but every morning when I wake up I try and make it better.

“Me-time” is an absolute necessity. It’s not my first time doing boudoir, it’s my third with Molly and each time it’s been an experience I will forever treasure. I do it for many reasons, my husband loves them is one, but mostly I do them for the empowerment and confidence they give me.

In my early 50's, I decided to have my extensive birthmark tattooed. In fairy garb, I mostly wore long sleeves as the birthmark could be unsettling for children and sometimes make them uncomfortable.

Don't try to be a certain size, don't wait until you are "where you want to be." See how gorgeous you are right now!