Empowering boudoir pose laying down in dark and moody boudoir studio — Best Boudoir Photography in Scottsdale near Phoenix, AZ by The Bella Jade Collection

Miss C. had always wanted to do a boudoir shoot. Like a lot of women, the thought of doing a shoot like this was outside of her comfort zone - something that took an act of courage to finally commit and show up all in!

Her journey led her to Bella Jade Boudoir after the birth of her first baby. She expressed a desire to feel beautiful again. A desire to carve out some “me” time to acknowledge everything she has overcome leading up to this moment, her accomplishments, and embrace this current stage of her life.

For her, a boudoir shoot was something she could do for herself that would help her recognize her strengths, celebrate her wins, and reconnect with her body in a way that was reserved just for her.

After her shoot we reached out to interview her about her boudoir experience and she shared with us how she got here, her fears, what it felt like, and her own first hand advise for anyone considering doing a boudoir shoot of their own!

Miss C. says

“I felt so confident and just proud to be me. Flaws and all. I finally looked at myself in the mirror that day and said to myself, ‘Damn. You DO got this!’ They truly helped me come out of my shell and have some fun.

What inspired you to pursue a Scottsdale boudoir session?

I had always wanted to do a boudoir shoot. For years I had contemplated it, but never got the courage to actually book it. I had just given birth to my first baby, which had its trials and tribulations in itself, and I just lost over 50 pounds. I was a new mom that hadn't felt pretty in a very long time. I needed to feel confident and comfortable in my own skin again and that is what made me pursue a boudoir session.

Why did you choose Bella Jade Boudoir The Bella Jade Collection for your Arizona boudoir experience?

After reviewing Bella Jade's portfolio and reading their clients' testimonials, I just fell in love with how beautiful and liberating all of these women looked and felt. That's exactly how I wanted to feel.

Noir and Black and White posing in lingerie set with garter belt and stockings — Noir Boudoir Photography by Bella Jade Boudoir located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Do you consider yourself a confident person or more of a work in progress? Did this boudoir experience change the way you see yourself?

I am always a work in progress. Who isn't? But after working with Heidi and Christina, I felt so confident and just proud to be me. Flaws and all. I finally looked at myself in the mirror that day and said to myself, "Damn. You DO got this!" They truly helped me come out of my shell and have some fun!

Black and white sensual boudoir portrait at Bella Jade Boudoir — Black and White Boudoir Photography in The Grey Room by The Bella Jade Collection in Arizona.

Did you have any fears going into this? Were you able to overcome them?

I did. I have always been self-conscious about myself and my body, but I wanted to be proud of the hard work I had just put in within the last year with having a baby and losing so much weight. I am so glad I overcame my fear of letting others see me vulnerable. It was such a wonderful liberating experience. I wouldn't have changed a thing!

What was your favorite part about your Scottsdale boudoir experience?

Can I say I loved it all? Cause I did! I just loved being able to feel so comfortable in a normally awkward situation. It was so nice to be pampered, have your makeup done, hair done and just feel beautiful! I would do it again in a heartbeat!