Overcoming butterflies for her boudoir photos in Chicago

When Ms. E arrived to our studio for her boudoir photos, she was nervous but excited.  She’d booked the photo shoot during a trip back to the US from Japan, where she’s been living for the last four years.

After a little champagne and a makeover by the oh-so-talented Jaycie Ganek (who miraculously curled and styled alllll of that amazing hair before I even finished my coffee), Ms. E quickly went from shy and self-conscious to feelin’ it.

Kelly and I had so much fun taking her pictures. At one point (see photos on gray background in red outfit), Ms. E asked if we’d turn the song up (Beyonce’s Partition), then she went to town dancing, shaking those hips, and of course, working the fan Queen Bea style.  I could tell she was having the time of her life.

When I asked what inspired her to book the session, she said with a smile it was just something she wanted to do for herself.

We love seeing how great she felt. She was so positive and comfortable. By the end of her shoot, we were walking taller too, inspired by her confidence.