"Book the damn session. Stop putting it off because you think you need to lose weight, or tone up, or think you can't because you're not a model. Or because (insert excuse here)….
Guess what? I need to lose weight. I need to tone up. I'm sure as hell not a model. And I still booked the session. And it was MAGIC.
"This year has been a year of changes for me. I’m recently divorced and recently came out as a member of the LGBTQI+ community. After being with my spouse for 18 years, I’m finally taking back my life and trying to look at myself in a different light and accepting all my perfect imperfections, including the need to lose a couple (or 50) pounds. I knew that I wanted to do a boudoir session as not only a divorce gift to myself, but also as a part of my journey to self-love that I have been missing my entire life.
"I didn’t know anyone local who had done a boudoir session before, so I spent hours researching boudoir photographers in Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus. And kept coming back to Blush.
I stalked their Instagram, TikTok, and this group before scheduling an appointment.
"Blush did NOT disappoint. The moment you walk into the studio, you truly feel the Blush Experience. Can Blush be considered a mood? Because it felt like a mood as soon as I walked in. Excited, sexy, bad ass…yeah. “Blush” is officially now a mood. The next time you put on “the” outfit that makes you feel like a total sexy, excited, bad ass queen…you are in a “Blush” mood.
"Payton is an artist with a makeup brush. She made me look like myself, without looking like myself, which is exactly what I wanted. She enhanced my beauty without making me look like an airbrushed model. Payton is also super sweet and personable and will make you feel relaxed and comfortable before you get in front of the camera.
"I don’t even have enough words to describe Tracy’s talent. She is a true master behind the camera and will bring out all your best ass-ets (ha). She’s so patient and kind. You will feel like a goddess by the end of your session. And it’s just so much FUN. And don’t worry if you don’t know what to wear. They have an extensive client closet you can choose from, and Tracy will help you pick out pieces that are flattering to your body type and skin tone. When I left that session, I was in a "Blush" mood. Because I felt like a bad ass queen.
"Moral of the story? Book the damn session. Because you deserve it. And you’re worth it." - Ms. K
Photographer: Tracy Pote
Hair & Makeup Artist: Payton Abston
