Confidence Isn’t Loud, It’s Consistent- Nc Boudoir Photography
Truth is, confidence doesn’t always look like your physical attributes or walking into the room like you own it (although hell yes do that!). Often times, confidence looks like showing up for yourself in little ways, especially when no one’s watching.
It’s getting dressed and saying “you’re doing great” to your reflection, even if yesterday was a mess. It’s choosing clothes that feel like you, not what others expect you to wear (We talk about this in our Sustainable Confidence series with My Thrift Fix).
It’s eating when you're hungry, resting when you’re tired, and saying no without over-explaining and not feeling guilty.
You’re Not Asking for too much, You’re Asking the wrong…- NC Boudoir Photography
Muthaaa Fuckaaa! I love those amazing lyrics from “To Me”- by Alina Baraz. When you realize that not everyone is for you, your heart can begin to confidently open itself to others, without fear of getting hurt! You’re Not Too Much, You’re Just Not for Everyone (and That’s Okay). Let’s get this out of the way: If anyone has ever called you “too much,” they were probably just too small for your kind of magic. And honestly? That’s a them problem.
Common Love Isn't For Us, We Created Something Phenomenal Don't You Agree?- Birthday Boudoir- Nine19 Photography Raleigh NC
Another strong, kind, and brilliant client! These women come into my studio in Downtown Raleigh NC, knowing their self-worth and inspiring the shit out of me and this woman was no different! Seeing how much she loves herself was just so uplifting! Its also amazing that she didn’t take herself too seriously and enjoyed every moment of her session! We had such a great time, laughing, playing with different looks, and killing the sexiest of poses!
'Cause My Heart Belongs to You, I'll Risk It All For You- Self Love Boudoir- In Studio Nine19 Photography Raleigh NC
I love when a client does a session to celebrate herself and the woman she is becoming! Growth is so important, we change regardless of how much we want to, so it’s best to embrace it. Thats what this amazing woman is doing, embracing life to it’s fullest! It was a pleasure having her in my studio and personal space. She is so kind hearted and so sweet, so it was fun watching her come out of her shell and show off that sensual goddess she had hiding in her too!
I Won't Never Sell My Soul, and I Can Back That and I Really Wanna Know, Where You At?- Self Love Boudoir- In Studio Nine19 Photography- Raleigh NC
This client is by far one of the most hard working and brilliant women I have ever gotten to work with. She is in the middle of a season of self discovery and self love, so to have her reach out to me to be apart of this moment with her, I jumped at the opportunity! Women, especially Women of Color battle with ideas of being “worthy” of love by fighting their natural sexual urges thanks to outside influences and societal norms. We have to be worth marrying or loving, by saying we are “pure” without needing to expect the same of our partners and counterparts. With society’s idea changing on how women’s sexual desires are accepted we get the opportunity to grow OPENLY (because we were doing this with or without acceptance) into complete human beings.
You Know Everybody Been Waiting on That Baby, Man- Couples Maternity Boudoir- In Studio Nine19 Photography Raleigh NC
HOLD ON TO YOUR HARD HATS PEOPLE… these two are about to take us on a whole damn journey! If being pregnant is this sexy, I am all the way here for it (rooting on other people, haha!) These two are not only madly in love with their soon to be nugget, they are madly in love with each other and it is just spilling out of these portraits! We had so much fun here in my space in Raleigh NC! Its clear why these two belong together and I felt incredibly honored that they chose me to capture such amazing portraits featuring their passion for each other and that perfect baby bump!
All's Well That Ends Well to End Up with You, Swear to Be Overdramatic and True- Anniversary Boudoir- In Studio Nine19 Photography- Raleigh NC
Straight. Fire. That is what this session is. Pixie hair cut, corsets, thigh highs, and custom jewelry YAS WOMAN! I love a client who isn’t afraid to step out of her comfort zone! She brought realness to my studio and to her session. A sweet down home girl turned sultry vixen, this woman is EVERYTHING. Again, STRAIGHT FIRE.