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Birthday to Boudoir: Steph
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Birthday to Boudoir: Steph

The day after her birthday, Steph finally walked into the studio for the shoot she’d been dreaming of for over a year. She’d spent 13 months working toward this moment: showing up for herself, sticking to her payment plan, and proving that change really is possible when you decide you’re worthy of it.

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Strength in Every Chapter: Theresa
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Strength in Every Chapter: Theresa

For Theresa, booking a boudoir session was about celebrating a chapter she never expected to face. After her double mastectomy, she wanted to honor her new body in a way that felt positive and empowering. Theresa herself said it best:

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Top Down, Love Up: Miss Wrangler
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Top Down, Love Up: Miss Wrangler

Miss Wrangler came into the studio ready to turn up the heat - and yes, we took some steamy car washing photos. She’s been dreaming about this session for years, wanting something just for herself, and she decided to go all in. Let’s hear it from Miss Wrangler herself:

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Heidi’s Back… And Hotter Than Ever: #3
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Heidi’s Back… And Hotter Than Ever: #3

Heidi’s no stranger around here - this was her third shoot with us, and every single time she walks through the door, she brings the best energy. 🖤 This time around, her husband had just bought an old car and wanted her to do a shoot with it… and of course, she was so in. But I’ll let Heidi tell you the rest:

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From Nerves to Knockout: Megan
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

From Nerves to Knockout: Megan

Megan had been on our calendar for over a year, waiting for the day. Her day. After a sleepless night of nerves, she made the hour drive to the studio, ready to shake off the mom-hat for a little while and just be herself. Her sexy, confident, beautiful self. Let’s hear it from the woman of the hour:

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Scars, Strength, and Self-Love: Tink
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Scars, Strength, and Self-Love: Tink

After more than a year of waiting, her session day finally arrived. She walked in with nerves buzzing, unsure of how it would all unfold, but ready to trust the process. After seeing so many women leave this studio glowing, she hoped she might finally feel that way too. Here’s her story, in her own words:

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Self Love Session: Miss Bugz
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Self Love Session: Miss Bugz

From the moment Miss Bugz walked in, she brought nothing but good energy. She’d been on a journey of celebrating herself - pulling out old clothes that now fit again, saying yes to new experiences, and embracing every part of who she is. What she didn’t expect? How quickly she’d feel at home. She summed it up best:

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From Nervous To Confident: Miss Smiley
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

From Nervous To Confident: Miss Smiley

When Miss Smiley booked her session, it wasn’t about anyone else - it was finally about her. She spends so much of her life doing for others, but deep down, she was craving a moment to feel seen again. To feel beautiful. To feel like herself.

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Boudoir x2: Melissa
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Boudoir x2: Melissa

When Melissa booked her first shoot, she told herself it would be something fun for her boyfriend. But as the day unfolded, she realized how much she needed it too. This experience became less about the photos he’d get to enjoy, and more about the way she saw herself afterward. She drove 3.5 hours to be here, trusted us again for round two, and even added the wet set, upgraded her album, and added wall art - because some reminders are worth seeing every single day.

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From Solo to Power Couple: Maryssa
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

From Solo to Power Couple: Maryssa

Round 3️⃣ for this babe - because once you feel THAT kind of confidence, you want it again. And again. And again.

She showed up for HER. To feel strong. To feel sexy. To feel unstoppable. To step back into her power. The sweetest surprise? Her hubby joined her for a few photos at the end.

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I Did This for Him, But Ended Up Doing It for Me - Sandy
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

I Did This for Him, But Ended Up Doing It for Me - Sandy

What started as a gift for his birthday turned into something much more, a gift for her too. She didn’t realize it at the time, but booking this session would also a way of finding her spark again. A moment to reconnect with the version of herself that may have faded.

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A Pink Perfect Birthday: Kaylin’s Shoot
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

A Pink Perfect Birthday: Kaylin’s Shoot

What began as a birthday celebration, swiftly transformed into a moment of reigniting her spark. A chance to "get her pink back" (flamingos, anyone?). Much like them, in motherhood, we often forget to nurture ourselves too. But this mama left glowing, more vibrant than ever - neon pink and full of life. Don’t just take it from me, let’s hear from Kaylin herself:

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