More Than a Photoshoot: A Mom’s Confident Escape

“This shoot truly made me feel beautiful. Worth it. I’ll never forget going in to see the photos for the first time. I cried.”

As moms who expertly navigate demanding schedules, we’re masters of the daily juggle and have a well-honed talent for putting everyone else’s needs first. But somewhere between the endless extracurriculars and to-do lists, our own need for a genuine break gets lost in the shuffle. A massage or a quiet hour with a good book helps, but what if you could have a confident escape that was not only fun but gave you a lasting, tangible reminder of your incredible strength? Today, we’re celebrating a client who stepped out of her busy world to find that very thing, overcoming her biggest fears and discovering the incredible woman she is.

This client, a mom of two littles, came to me seeking to be captured through photos during a difficult life change. Her biggest concern was so relatable: “Being confident enough in myself to have the pictures taken. Fear of only seeing my flaws and being unable to see myself as beautiful enough to do them!!” It takes incredible courage to be that vulnerable, especially when you’re working so hard on your own self-love journey. But her experience was designed to be a safe and fun break from all of that. As she perfectly put it, “Oh my gosh! That was so FUN!!!”

Tell us your story, a little bit about you and why you decided to do a boudoir session?

I am a mom of two littles and was going through a difficult life change. One of the things I was searching for and working through in therapy was self-love (a never-ending process!). Working out, eating right, journaling… I really wanted to be able to be captured through photos during this time. No matter what you’re going through in life, there is beauty within. This boudoir session allowed me to be vulnerable, and looking at the pictures now (months later) still brings me to tears – that is ME!!!!

What was your biggest concern prior to booking your Boudoir Session? How do you feel now?

Being confident enough in myself to have the pictures taken. Fear of only seeing my flaws and being unable to see myself as beautiful enough to do them!!

What, specifically, did you enjoy most about your portrait session and why?

How truly comfortable it made me feel in my own skin. When I was done, what I told everyone was “Oh my gosh! That was so FUN!!!” 

What did doing this shoot do for your self confidence, self worth, and self image? Tell me your story.

Doing this shoot did SO much for me. After years and years of not feeling good enough, worrying about my post-baby body, pushing 40… I struggled a lot of days with just wanting to give up on myself. This shoot truly made me feel beautiful. Worth it. I’ll never forget going in to see the photos for the first time. I couldn’t believe they were so amazing. After leaving the studio from viewing them, I cried. Seeing myself in my true form, seeing myself looking so beautiful, so strong… I was speechless! 

Was your experience what you were expecting? If not, how was it different?

This experience was SO MUCH MORE than I expected! Cassy is an Angel – the comfort level she provides, the encouragement… she made the experience one that I will never forget!!!

Is there anything extra you would like to tell us?

Thank you. For providing me (and others!) with an experience and for beautiful portraits that show the beauty and strength of women!!!!

This wasn’t just a photoshoot; it was a profound act of self-care. She discovered that being in front of the camera could feel truly comfortable, allowing her to relax and simply be. After years of feeling like she was ‘just wanting to give up on myself,’ and struggling with her post-baby body, the moment she saw her portraits was a profound breakthrough. She shared that the photos “made me feel beautiful. Worth it. I’ll never forget going in to see the photos for the first time. I couldn’t believe they were so amazing. After leaving the studio from viewing them, I cried. Seeing myself in my true form, seeing myself looking so beautiful, so strong… I was speechless!”

This experience was so much more than she expected, and it’s because this isn’t about perfection; it’s about revealing your authentic radiance. This incredible woman, who was actively seeking to love herself, found that the experience provided by an encouraging and trustworthy photographer was exactly what she needed. As she so beautifully said, ‘Thank you. For providing me (and others!) with an experience and for beautiful portraits that show the beauty and strength of women!!!!’

This client’s journey is a powerful testament to how a confident escape can lead to so much more than a stunning set of portraits.

It’s a deliberate act of self-love that provides a powerful reminder of your beauty, your strength, and your resilience. For brilliant, busy women like you who are ready to take a pause for yourselves, your inner strength is waiting to be celebrated. If this story resonates, know that Cassy K is an environment where you’re not only safe to be vulnerable but encouraged to find that incredible, confident, and vibrant person waiting to shine. Your journey to seeing your beautiful, strong self starts here.

Hair and Makeup by Danni Manning of True Beauty

Have you thought about booking your own shoot with Cassy? Download your complimentary Dream Shoot Planner by clicking HERE.  It will tell you all about the experience and what to expect.  I would love to chat with you! You can give me a call directly at 319-849-5152.  You can also email me at info@cassykphotography.com.  I can’t wait to hear from you!