She walked in a little nervous, unsure if she could really do this. But with every click of my camera, something shifted. Our laughter got louder. Her posture straightened. Her eyes lit up—not just from the lights, but from something deeper. By the end of the shoot, she wasn’t just posing—she was owning every part of herself. Every curve, every story, every scar.
You can see it in her smile—genuine, unshaken.
You can see it in her stance—strong, unapologetic.
You can see it in her eyes—she’s not hiding anymore.
She didn’t change who she was. She just finally saw herself clearly.
And now, so does everyone else.
Nine months ago, she brought life into the world. Since then, her days have been filled with feedings, naps, diapers, and quiet moments no one sees. She’s given her body, her time, her heart—and somewhere in all of that, she started to wonder where she went.
So she booked the shoot. Nervous, excited, unsure—but ready.
And when she stepped in front of the camera, something powerful happened. She saw more than just a mom. She saw a woman who has endured, who has softened, who has risen—stronger, fuller, radiant in a brand-new way.
Her stretch marks? Sacred. Her curves? Glorious. Her eyes? Alive.
She left that shoot glowing—not because we added anything, but because she finally saw what was already there.
For the longest time in my life I can remember not wanting to be in front of the camera, I would rather be behind the lens. The truth of it is, I have never felt fully comfortable in being photographed. My weight fluctuates, I have hormonal break-outs, etc. Like SO many women, I carry insecurities about my body, and for all these years I have let these insecurities keep my natural beauty hidden.
I have given birth to two beautiful children who are now grown, and I hold the title of now being graciously being called Gigi. But somewhere in the mix of life- raising my family, working hard, and always putting others first- I have lost sight of myself. I have realized that I stopped giving myself the same care and attention that I have poured into everyone else.
This is why I chose to do my own boudoir shoot. Not because I am perfectly confident, and definitely not because I love every inch of what I see in the mirror, but because I deserve to feel seen! This experience was about reclaiming the parts of MY body that I have put on hold, celebrating the journey that my body has carried me through, while also reminding me that I am STILL worthy of feeling beautiful, powerful and alive!
My shoot wasn't just about photographs, Lord knows I take PLENTY of those- it was about giving myself permission to step into the spotlight, to embrace where I am in life, and to prove to myself that even with ALL of my insecurities, I AM ENOUGH!!!