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98% of your conversations happen in your head – not with other people. Stop and think about that. What percentage of those conversations are positive? Granted some of the chit chatter in your brain is about things you have to do, what you’re fixing for dinner, etc. Do you make a conscious effort to make…

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“I left the studio on cloud 9”

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Doing this was something I thought about for a while. I wanted to do something out of character for me to give to my boyfriend. The experience was amazing. I never knew that I could feel that sexy. When I first arrived I had some butterflies and did not think I would be able to…

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Don’t Deny Us You

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To shy away from who you truly are would leave the world you-less. You are the only you there is and ever will be. Do not deny the world its one and only chance to bask in your brilliance. ~ Jen Sincero⠀ Do you struggle with being who you truly are? What’s stopping you? Maybe…

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Until Now

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She had been thinking about a boudoir shoot for awhile. I find that many women tinker with the idea for awhile before pulling the trigger. She scheduled a session because she wanted to see what her boyfriend saw. Her words…. Before my shoot, I was a little nervous but excited at the same time. She…

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Say it Out Loud

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It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. All that matters is what you BELIEVE. If we can get past the first sentence – high five! 🙌 Now girlfriend the real work begins. So what do you believe about yourself? Do you believe you are strong, beautiful, an incredibly talented woman, a wonderful friend, a compassionate…

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In Search Of…

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CONFIDENCE. When a client schedules with me, I send them a questionnaire to get to know them a little better and understand why they pulled the trigger and booked a shoot. Want to guess what the number one reason is besides a gift for someone? CONFIDENCE Ah yes, the big C word. Since so many…

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Getting Started is the Hardest Part

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So you booked the shoot. While I’m over here sending you virtual high fives, you’re probably wondering A. What did you get yourself into? and B. Where and how do I start shopping for my boudoir session. Before you get your big girl panties into too much of a twist, let me assure you I’VE…

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The Struggle is Real

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“Always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else.” ~ Jen Sincero Do you struggle with the comparison game? Guilty as charged. For me it’s comparing my photography skills to other photographers. Or my style versus theirs. Or the success of their business to mine. When I…

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