During my teenage years, I constantly sought that pivotal moment where I would become a woman, or at least my perception of one. I strived to truly understand myself and feel comfortable in my own skin. However, the transition into adulthood didn't solve any of my problems. The societal expectations I faced reinforced the need to conceal my true self and conform to unrealistic beauty standards. Through working on myself, I came to realize that my confidence as the person I am today comes from introspection and recognizing my own inner strength. This was the person I had been searching for all along! It wasn't about possessing certain physical attributes like curvier hips or a larger bra size, and it certainly wasn't defined by anyones opinion.
My journey of self-discovery, going to therapy, and educating myself have enabled me to confront my insecurities and embrace a complete sense of comfort within my own being. Additionally, having my own personal boudoir experience acted as a transformative process, shedding layers of past negativity and insecurities. It became one of the most profoundly healing moments in my life. While achieving this level of self-assurance required work beyond the boudoir experience, seeing myself in those stunning photographs and realizing, "That's me! A beautiful, strong, determined, and flawless individual," was truly empowering. It is this sense of empowerment and the desire to share it with others that drives me. I've become my own cheerleader and I'm ready to be yours too!

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” 
― Brené Brown 

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been most satisfied when I’m helping people. Whether it’s through actions or words of support, I feel the most like myself when I’m serving. While caring for other people comes naturally to me, taking care of myself, unfortunately, does not. I suffered from depression and low self-esteem for so long that I used to believe it was just a part of my personality, instead of a negative feedback loop to break out of. Thanks to therapy, mindfulness, and the never ending support from Stephanie, I’ve learned to love myself through all circumstances. While I didn’t ever anticipate becoming a photographer, being able to capture the abundance of love at weddings felt like a natural extension of my desire to serve. After seeing Stephanie’s remarkable boost in confidence after her first boudoir session, I knew I wanted to provide the same experience to as many people as possible. 

Stephanie

Bradley