Mrs. S chose to do her boudoir photo shoot to challenge the negative self-image many moms face after having children. She wanted to show that it’s never too late to feel confident and beautiful again. Inspired by the stories of other women on my page, she volunteered to share her own journey, hoping her experience might encourage others to take the leap and see themselves in a new, more positive light. After showing Mrs. S her images she said:
“After you have a kid you get into this mindset that I’ll never be beautiful again…
It’s just so hard because other women say their bodies bounce back and I don’t feel like mine has. After seeing my photos just now I’m like OMG! Seriously who is she?!? I look sexy! This experience showed me that I can be beautiful again. I can’t begin tell you how this makes me feel!”
This Mom Stepped in Front of the Camera—And Shattered Every Excuse
To be clear, Mrs. S is not a special example of someone who has more courage than you do. She was very nervous to do her session and worried about the stretch marks around her tummy. She worried about her skin and her battles with melanoma. Her memories of what her body looked like before she had a child lingered in her mind.
Mrs. S expressed to me that it was very important to her that other moms see her images and know that they can be sexy too. She not only wanted to change her own mindset, but help give other women the courage to change theirs as well.
In Her Words
“Jason is the best! Super professional, respectful, and understanding! I have never been comfortable in front of a camera. Jason didn’t judge me and my nervousness, he eased me through the whole process. Talked me through the schedule and showed me other photos to get ideas. If I was a famous model I would only hire Jason. Thanks to Jason I would have him take my photo more often. I strongly STRONGLY Recommend doing a set with Jason. He brings out the beauty in everyone!”
Your Photo Shoot Won’t Book Itself
I’ve had countless conversations with the moms I’ve photographed over the years, and one thing always stands out: feelings of inadequacy are more common than you’d think. In fact, it’s often the reason many women talk themselves out of doing a photo shoot like this.
But here’s the thing—those thoughts don’t have to define you.
Mrs. S knew exactly what I mean. She felt the same doubts. She could have listened to that voice in her head telling her she wasn’t beautiful anymore. But instead, she made a different choice. She showed up for herself, insecurities and all, because she didn’t want to live her life believing a lie. And what happened? She saw herself in a new light—strong, beautiful, and more radiant than she’d imagined.
I respect the hell out of her for that.
Here’s the truth: Confidence isn’t something you find before a photo shoot. It’s something you create by showing up, just like Mrs. S did. Most of my clients feel nervous and unsure at first, but they walk away feeling powerful because they finally see themselves the way the rest of us do.
So, if you’ve been waiting for the ‘right time’ or for some magical moment when confidence just appears, here’s your sign: The right time is when you decide to stop letting self-doubt win. As a Novato boudoir photographer, I’ve seen firsthand how transformative this experience can be. Let me show you how beautiful you already are.