Steph

“This year, I’m getting married, turning 30 and intend to try for a baby so it really feels like an end of a chapter in my life. I wanted to gift Michael (my fiancé) some images that I feel beautiful in and that remind us of this really exciting, happy time in our lives. I loved your ethos and the fact that you help women feel beautiful and confident exactly as they are. You have reminded me throughout this experience that no one is ‘perfect’, that social media is curated and that there is so much that I can do for myself to feel good in my own skin. I was so worried that I wouldn’t like myself in the images, that I’d pick myself apart but your clear directions and kind reassurances made me more excited than nervous to see them in the end.

You were fun, friendly, calm and made me feel like it was no big deal to stand butt-naked in front of you! I loved how innovative you were, using props etc to create a bed or different textures – it made the experience feel very creative. Your instructions and directions were crystal clear throughout the shoot and really helped to put me at ease. It was so easy to instantly trust you and I came away on a high. I liked the intimacy of the location and felt safe there. I was amazed with all the different settings/looks you could create! The make-up artist (Nicky @NWMake) was so lovely, asked lots of questions about my usual style and the look I was hoping to have for the photos. Her regular touch-ups and close eye on my pesky fringe made me feel like a model on set! I didn’t want to take the make-up off that evening and would really recommend booking a night out after a shoot to other clients to make the most of their hair and make-up.

I love the photos! I can’t stop looking at them online and can’t wait to have the actual album and share them with Michael. I hoped that I would look at the photos and not hate them, but I didn’t expect to love them so much. I felt really emotional seeing them for the first time, and I think that was because they feel like a celebration of who I am now, in the final year of my 20s and before so many life-changing events. You managed to capture so much feeling in the photos and I’ll be forever thankful to have had this experience! My favourite image is the black and white image where I’m lying on my back in a blue body suit and holding a rose. I look at that image and can’t believe it’s me!

Since doing the shoot, I’ve been even more conscious of being kinder about myself/body/condition of skin. I also feel that I have a reference to look back on when I feel low about myself – the images are a lovely reminder that I can be beautiful too. I would totally recommend doing this type of photoshoot to other women. I think it does so much for self-esteem and confidence and that everyone should do it.”