Ooh la la for Jodi Lynn and Le Boudoir Studio!
To set the stage... I purchased an online deal for a boudoir photo session and after a few tries, scheduled a day off work to do it (tip #1: shop for your outfits ahead of time, and yes, it's worth spending the money for new underthings b/c you'll look and feel great... and show up with more outfits than you think you may want/need). And I almost had to cancel due to conflict at work (tip #2: start scheduling ahead now, b/c Jodi Lynn is a busy bee). The day started off funny b/c the salon where I was scheduled for hair and makeup had lost my appointment, so I called Jodi Lynn to let her know that I might be running late (tip #3: be courteous and contact her as needed, she's very understanding). The salon worked it out and I got dolled up with time to spare and made it out the studio on time where I was greeted with a smile. The studio itself is nondescript and unassuming from the outside, but comfie and inviting on the inside. As we were chatting about looks, and outfits and sets, I realized that all my bottoms were in a drawer at home (tip #4: double check your beauty and lingerie arsenal the night before)... uh oh. I must have cashed in some karma from the universe, b/c I was her last client for the day and she was flexible with her afternoon. So I headed to Mills Mall and repurchased my favorite bottoms at Frederick's of Hollywood and was back at the studio and ready to pose an hour later (tip #5: Mills Mall has both Frederick's and Victoria's Secret, just in case). Despite the morning's setbacks, I was really grateful that everything still came together, and that everyone had come together for me.
The shoot itself was easy, breezy and I felt like a cover girl! Jodi Lynn and I chatted about her business (b/c I was curious and so impressed), our Grandmothers' wedding rings, about the way our skin scrunches up on our sides when we bend to the left/right no matter how petite or buxom we are, and other things. Even while wearing next to nothing, or less, it was like hanging out with a close girlfriend and playing dress-up all wrapped up in one. And although I'm pretty sure I flashed her once or twice, I didn't feel super self conscious or judged. And, the direction and guidance she provided during the shoot was helpful. I think Tyra (from America's Next Top Model) would have been proud that I was modeling from H2T, head to toe!
All in all, a great experience! One that I would recommend to any woman who can do it. Certainly a partner may benefit from your boudoir session, but do it for yourself - to challenge yourself and get outside your comfort zone, to capture a special time in your life, to show your future grandkids that you were a hottie back in the day, or to celebrate yourself and life! I haven't even seen my proofs and I'm already looking ahead to the fall and thinking about doing it again - her outdoorsy shots look beautiful and might be something fun to try!
And Jodi Lynn, if you're reading this - if you ever need a gal for promotional or commecial stuff, or to try out a new set or idea, or a back up for your regular gals, I'd be happy to volunteer! Thanks again! read more