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Never Looked So Sweet: Miss Cherry
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Never Looked So Sweet: Miss Cherry

Miss Cherry booked her session simply because she wanted to do something for herself. Just a day that was all about feeling good again. To laugh, to have fun, and to see herself in a different light. And thatโ€™s exactly what she did.

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Miss Vโ€™s Confidence Comeback
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Miss Vโ€™s Confidence Comeback

Miss V drove an hour and a half to the studio after her month long wait, ready to finally do something just for her. What started as a gift for her boyfriend quickly turned into something else. She wanted to see herself the way others see her.

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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 sheโ€™d been dreaming of for over a year. Sheโ€™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 youโ€™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. Sheโ€™s been dreaming about this session for years, wanting something just for herself, and she decided to go all in. Letโ€™s hear it from Miss Wrangler herself:

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Heidiโ€™s Backโ€ฆ And Hotter Than Ever: #3
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Heidiโ€™s Backโ€ฆ And Hotter Than Ever: #3

Heidiโ€™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. ๐Ÿ–ค This time around, her husband had just bought an old car and wanted her to do a shoot with itโ€ฆ and of course, she was so in. But Iโ€™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. Letโ€™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. Hereโ€™s her story, in her own words:

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A Birthday Boudoir Shoot: Miss 25
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

A Birthday Boudoir Shoot: Miss 25

Miss 25 booked her session back in February as a birthday gift to herself, and after five months of waiting she finally stepped into the studio this July. Nervous? Absolutely. Excited? Even more.

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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. Sheโ€™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 didnโ€™t expect? How quickly sheโ€™d feel at home. She summed it up best:

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Healing Body Image: Annie
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Healing Body Image: Annie

Annie didnโ€™t book this session because she suddenly felt confident. She booked it despite the doubt. Despite years of comments, opinions, and beliefs that made her question her worth. This was her way of reclaiming that narrative.

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Camo And Curves: Sydney
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Camo And Curves: Sydney

There are some sessions that just stick with you - and Sydneyโ€™s was absolutely one of them. She came in ready to reconnect with herself, to do something just for her, and to feel that fire again. And friend, she brought the kind of glow that filled the whole studio.

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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 wasnโ€™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 Has No Age: This Is 84 - Lois
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Boudoir Has No Age: This Is 84 - Lois

At 84 years old, Lois โ€“ aka "Nana" โ€“ stepped into our studio unsure if she'd go through with it. Sheโ€™d come along for the experience, not expecting to be the one in front of the camera. Surrounded by the warmth of our team, she found the courage to step out of her comfort zoneโ€ฆ and into something completely unforgettable.

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Bridal Boudoir: The Future Mrs.
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Bridal Boudoir: The Future Mrs.

Ms. Bride booked her session way back in January with one intention: to create something intimate, romantic, and personal for her soon-to-be husband. ๐Ÿ’

She came prepared with her heels, his tie, and a string of pearls - tiny details that held so much heart. Her experience, straight from the bride herself:

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From Solo to Power Couple: Maryssa
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

From Solo to Power Couple: Maryssa

Round 3๏ธโƒฃ 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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Birthday Boudoir: Lachelleโ€™s Shoot
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Birthday Boudoir: Lachelleโ€™s Shoot

When Lachelle walked in, she wasnโ€™t doing this for anyone else. This session? It was her gift to herself. After years of putting herself last, she finally chose her own damn self - and honestly, watching her step into that kind of power? Unreal.

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Couples Boudoir: Jen & Kyle
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Couples Boudoir: Jen & Kyle

When Jen told me she wanted to come back for a second session, this time with Kyle, I knew it was going to be ๐Ÿ”ฅ. Their connection is the kind you can feel the second they walk into a room. These two came ready to trust the process, love on each other, and show up fully. Here's how they experienced it - in their own words.

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Miss S: Back For Seconds
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Miss S: Back For Seconds

Miss S is backkkk - and this time she brought the confidence, the sass, and the bunny ears. For her second session, she hit up the Retro Room, along with our exclusive Bunny Babe set (yes girl, yessss).

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Expand & Elevate: Dream Team Retreat
Julie Shetler Julie Shetler

Expand & Elevate: Dream Team Retreat

Okay, so listen. This year has been all about leveling up - not just in business, but in how I lead, how I connect, and how we show up as a team. So it only felt right to carve out a weekend just for that: connection, creativity, and clarity.

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