Michelle's Story
Making the decision to experience a modern glamour, boudoir or nude photography session is more than just doing a photoshoot. Michelle wanted to heal from past trauma and rise above her anxiety and depression to now be empowered. You will read her story below of how she moved past her fear and walked out of our studio feeling like a new woman.
Over the past few years, I've been in a bit of a downward spiral of anxiety and depression and spent all my time looking after those around me and giving my all for others.
When I moved back to Perth I decided that I was going to work on me. I was going to be selfish and focus on making me happy, on getting the happy bubbly lady I was.
After a massive weight transformation I wanted to showcase what I'd achieved and to also have a reminder for the days to come that I can overcome any trials.
I see a photo of someone who loves herself again, who can move forward through some of the shitty hands she's been dealt.
Before my photoshoot, I was a mess of excitement and nerves. I'm normally the one taking the photos (as it's a hobby of mine), I'm not the focus of photography.
What if I couldn't relax?
What if I made all my photos look like they were forced?
What if I did this and didn't like any of them?
Such a bundle of nervous mess!
That little voice in my head was trying to tell me I shouldn't do it. I've silenced that voice. I wanted to do something for me. Just for me. Not for anyone else.
I got my make up done and then we rolled into it. I felt like I was as stiff as a board and Jess was awesome. She got me into the groove of it and to relax.
As the photos were happening, I found I was able to relax and as I relaxed, I was more confident in the poses I was striking, and I was STRIKING!
It's hard to put into words, it's a feeling. You just blossom!
I was able to open up and just be me.
When Adriana was taking me through all of my photos I was gobsmacked. Literally blown away. The person in those photos was me!
For me, these photos are a showcase of a lady who's beaten some trials, she’s sexy, she’s bad ass, and seductive while also being playful and caring.
It’s amazing how these photos can say all that.
I have this one I got as a wall piece and it's going in my bedroom and only those that are worthy to enter my personal space will be lucky enough to see it.
“I will admit, I cried, because the photos were beautiful, I was beautiful.”
“The feelings of empowerment you will have every time you look at your photos will rise you up above any trials you might be facing.”
For the ladies that have done the shoot, they know what the feeling is that I can't explain.
For the ladies who are sitting on the fence about this, stand up and hurl yourself gracefully over that fence and get it done!
I can not recommend this enough.
And if you have that special someone in your life you want to share this with, you'll knock their socks off guaranteed!
With Love, Michelle XX
If you are interested in booking a Zest Photography family, couple, modern glamour, boudoir or nude portrait photography experience, call 0862453150 or email us at info@zestphotography.com.au.