After experiencing a less than desirable 2015, my new year's resolution for 2016 was to do a boudoir shoot for myself. Life happens and 2016 came and went, but I made the same resolution for 2017. Again, life happens and 2017 came and went... As did 2018. Almost. I finally booked my session with Be Bold in the fall, but opted to do it in early 2019. I had done my homework. Extensively. I had looked at portfolios and photographer reviews for not only all of Michigan, but in Ohio, Indiana, and as far away as Chicago. I didn't see any of Be Bold's photos that I didn't like. They were all amazing; whereas other portfolios seemed cheesy or even borderline trashy and questionable, as if someone had taken them on their phone with an Instagram filter. As the days leading up to the shoot became fewer and fewer, feeling nervous was an understatement. I was about to be basically naked, exposing all my flaws, in front of a stranger. And despite what everyone had told me, I was still beyond nervous the day of the shoot. I was a girl of very few words and just kept reminding myself that I wanted to do this and I would be so glad that I had. 

My hair and makeup turned out amazing. The stylist made sure that my hair was done exactly how I wanted it and genuinely took her time doing my makeup. And she didn't stop until she knew that everything was exactly how I wanted it. Just having those things alone was an instant confidence-booster and helped to settle my nerves. 

Not gonna lie, posing is awkward. Balancing is easier said than done. But Kim was so awesome with directions and patience and helping you every step of the way. She knew exactly what she was doing and what poses look the best. She has the most amazing way of making you forget that you were ever nervous or that you're about to have a wardrobe malfunction like Janet Jackson at Superbowl XXXVIII. Kim was extra particular about positioning, lighting, and setting and made it obvious that as long as I wasn't in a rush to get somewhere else, she wasn't watching the clock. She wanted to get all the perfect shots and angles to make sure that she captured all the pictures that I wanted. She asked several times if there were any poses or styles that I came in wanting or if there was anything that she hadn't done that I'd like her to. There wasn't. She literally nailed them all so I had more than enough options. And oh, were there options. SO many options. I just remember repeating profanities as she scrolled through all 70+ pictures she had taken. Choosing 10 was impossible. So I purchased more... because I couldn't limit my decision to so few when I had so many gorgeous shots to choose from. They were all literally b-e-a-utiful. I am far from being a selfie queen or obsessing over pictures of myself, but these were f..king amazing. There isn't another way to describe her work.

As much as I would love for her to share my photos with everyone, my career in the corporate healthcare setting probably wouldn't approve, especially since I know so many other people that follow her work. I don't really want my CEO to see me half-naked... even if I do look awesome ;) 

Kim-- Thank you. SO much. I couldn't have asked for anything more and I would recommend your work to anyone that asked. Your talent for this area of photography is unmatched and I can't imagine working with anyone else... I will definitely be back.