The first time I met this beauty, I knew she was going to be fun. We were at a boudoir party and she was the first one willing to try on some of the lingerie I’d brought, and was happy to demonstrate some poses I was showing the ladies.
She’s one of those people who makes friends easily and often; probably because she’s “as sweet as molasses” (as my grandma would have said). She’s the extrovert next to my introvert, which is why she was such an excellent choice to be one of our 2020 brand ambassadors.
Ladies…I’d like to introduce you to Angela. You’ll be seeing more of her around here, and if you ever have any questions about a boudoir photoshoot (from someone who’s actually been through the process), she can totally help you out.
The day of her shoot certainly didn’t disappoint. We laughed (a lot), we danced and we had a truly epic girls’ day. She brought along one of her best gal pals to help cheer her along (and bring her mimosa’s during set changes), which added even more to the fun. If you’ve ever wondered if you can bring a friend with you - the answer is YES! My one stipulation is that the person who joins you must be a non-critical champion for you. No “frienemies” who are going to make you feel bad about yourself - and honestly, if you’re associating with that type of person…just stop!
Scroll on down to get to know more about Angela, her motivation for doing a shoot and what she thought of the boudoir photoshoot experience. xoxo
“I had so many reasons in my head telling me why NOT to do [the shoot], but the main reason why I decided to go for it was that I did not want to have any regrets looking back at my life. When I am old and gray, I will have these amazing photos to look back on.
“What I love about Mandy is her personal style and the look of her photos. Nothing else like it out there. The lighting is perfect, the shadows are in all the right places and she knows how to work with all your assets. ;)
“I have wanted to do a boudoir shoot for a long time but once I met Mandy I felt so comfortable with her I knew she was the perfect choice to make this experience happen!
“The experience was even better than what I thought it was going to be. I think a lot of nerves make us think of things that are going to happen, but Mandy is gifted in handling all situations with music, lighting, proper clothes or no clothes choices and how to have a fun time doing it.
“Again, no regrets. AND I AM SO HAPPY I DID IT! My husband has a lot these pictures on his background of his computer, phone, screensavers so he is very happy I did it too! I had the typical fears of being self-conscious, had goals in my mind of how I would look before the shoot-didn't come close...but I embraced where I was. I knew I did what I could do and it was what it was. Life happens and we need to be accepting and okay with that.
“My favorite part was the hair and makeup...I have never had both done before and I sure felt like a million bucks that day leaving there! I loved posing for the camera, but the beautifying was just what I needed. It is amazing what make-up can do! The lady who did my make up had such a nice soft personality to her. That helped me become relaxed before my shoot.
“DO IT. Don't listen to those 100,000 reasons in your head telling you not to. Just take a deep breath and do it. It will be something that you have to look at years from now and I am sure you will be proud of yourself for embracing your life, who you were and your beauty-no matter what season of your life that you are in.”
Are you ready to take a deep breath and do something that your future self will thank you for? Something that your current self maybe needs more than you realize. Consultation calls are completely free. Let’s get on the phone and answer all your questions, and determine if we’d be a good fit.
