No More Cancellations: A Journey to Fall in Love with Yourself

“I was stressed at first from spending the money but when I got to see what I paid for it was so worth it!!”

There’s a unique kind of heartache that comes with having to cancel plans because you don’t like how you look in an outfit. We’ve all been there—putting on an amazing look and feeling great, only to have a single moment of self-doubt make you hide at home. Today, we’re sharing a powerful story from a client who bravely chose to face that self-doubt head-on. She went from canceling events to falling in love with herself again, all because of a single decision to step in front of the camera.

Before her session, this client candidly shared her struggle: ‘I was worried about feeling confident and that completely went out the window!!!’ The reason for her anxiety was so relatable—after moving, she had gained weight, and it impacted her so deeply that it would cause her to be ‘late or cancel events because I didn’t like the way I looked in an outfit.’

From the moment she walked through the door, however, her experience was designed to be a complete escape from those worries. She loved every minute of getting her hair and makeup done and felt ‘so comfortable!’ that any initial nervousness vanished.

The transformation was immediate and profound. This wasn’t just about a confidence boost; it was a journey to fall in love with herself again. The moment she saw her portraits, she said, ‘it brought happy tears to my eyes.’ And the impact was lasting. The images helped her to ‘fall in love with myself again.’

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

I was worried about feeling confident and that completely went out the window!!!

Have you ever done a boudoir shoot before? If so, how does your shoot with Cassy compare to your prior experience?

no I have not and I am so glad I chose Cassy

How would you rate your overall experience?

★★★★★

Why did you do your boudoir shoot?

I did a Boudoir Shoot to gain confidence in myself since I’ve gained weight and it brought happy tears to my eyes when I saw my photos!

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

I enjoyed every minute! I loved getting my hair and makeup done and felt so comfortable!

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

I have always occasionally struggled with self image and since I moved here I gained weight and it would cause me to be late or cancel events because I didn’t like the way I looked in an outfit. My images made me fall in love with myself again.

Do you feel your images and the services you received were worth the money you paid? How so?

I do! I was stressed at first from spending the money but when I got to see what I paid for it was so worth it!!

Is there anything extra you would like to tell us?

I am so thankful for the experience!

The value of this experience was undeniable. She was initially stressed about spending the money, but seeing what she had paid for made it all worth it. As she put it, ‘I was stressed at first from spending the money but when I got to see what I paid for it was so worth it!!’ This is the beautiful, tangible return on a self-love investment: seeing your incredible worth reflected in timeless images.

This client’s story is a powerful reminder that falling in love with yourself is the most transformative thing you can do.

It’s a beautiful testament to the power of a safe space, a kind heart, and the unwavering belief that you are worthy of being seen and celebrated at every stage of life. A boudoir session is a meaningful investment in getting something back and reclaiming their identity. It’s a deliberate step towards loving yourself in a way that allows you to stop hiding and start showing up for yourself and for the people you love. At Cassy K, you will find an environment where you are celebrated, just as you are—ready to embrace every beautiful facet of your incredible self

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!