Q: How did you first hear of Rachel Jasmine Studio and what made you want to book with us?

A: Several years ago, a close friend/coworker told me that she had an upcoming session booked with RJS. She showed me the website with all these bombass images of the most beautiful women;I thought for sure they were models!! I was super excited for my friend, but never saw myself taking such a risk. However, after my homegirl had her session and I saw my friend looking like one of those bombass models I saw on the RJS website, and heard about her phenomenal experience, the boudoir itch began.

Q: What was your initial reason for booking?

A: I wanted to feel attractive. I wanted to look like one of the gorgeous, sexy, inspiring women I saw on the RJS website. I wanted to have the same beautiful experience my friend described to me. I have never in my life believed I was capable of being pretty, let alone sexy! After a lifetime of trauma and abuse, I was tired of letting my past control me. I wanted to shake off all of the nasty, hurtful things people have said or done to me. I needed to learn to love myself. And the fact that Rachel studied clinical psychology and was able to apply that to her artwork, made me feel like I also needed Rachel to be on this journey with me.

Q: Did you have any expectations going into the shoot? What were they?

A: I was terrified. I wanted to cancel so many times. The closer the date came, the more anxious I became. I just kept thinking negatively….How will I get that sultry look? (I was trying it at home and failing miserably) How will they cover up all this acne and acne scars? If they do, it’ll be photoshopped, you’ll know, and hate it…My tiny boobs are gunna ruin the pictures…Why did I book? How in the world am I going to look sexy? How will I look natural in those poses? Babes, I was so scared I literally almost couldn’t come out of the bathroom after changing into outfit 1 at the studio! But I just put one foot in front of the other, believed what Rachel and Kasey were telling me, and enjoyed the process. There is nothing like having your own personal cheer squad to get you out of your own head!! I decided in the bathroom, my past baggage was going to sit right there. I wasn’t taking it to the bedroom with me and I wasn’t going to give those nasty voices any space in my head any more. No more rent free negative self talk!

Q: What was it like seeing your images for the first time?

A: I. Was. Speechless.
Rachel had images going in her computer when we walked into the reveal room. I thought to myself, “Wow, that’s a pretty model” and kept talking to Rachel. She points to the screen and says something like, “Did you see your images!?” I could not even believe that was me!!! That model I thought was so pretty was ME! For the first time in my life, I saw me for me. I saw all of my beauty, grace, and fierceness. But more importantly, I saw my flaws and embraced them! I could finally see AND BELIEVE that everything that makes me me, is beautiful. It may sound so cliché, but that moment was life shifting for me.

Q: What products did you purchase, and why do you think other women might love the same pieces?

A: I purchased the Ember package with the bondage session upgrade and a metal wall art piece. I knew I wanted to display one of my images in my bedroom and when I saw the metal wall art in person I had to have one! I have not received any of my physical products yet, but I absolutely am obsessed with my digital images! I love that I can pull up my images on my phone at any time. Plus, RJS gives us all info on their favorite print shop so you can print your images in your own!

Q: Has anything changed for you since your boudoir experience and seeing your gallery? How has boudoir impacted your body image as a woman?

A: My boudoir experience has changed my entire self image and self worth. I truly see myself now. I see the beauty, the strength, the resilience I have within I don’t just see my flaws anymore, but I see them and embrace them! My experience with RJS didn’t just affect how I feel about my outward appearance. No, no. I no longer am questioning my life choices. All of those little decisions in life that lead me to where I am in my career, love life, all facets of life-I am able to trust in myself and the journey of life. It honestly has been a life changing experience! Who would think taking naked pictures of yourself would do that for someone!?!

Q: Would you recommend Rachel Jasmine Studio for the luxury boudoir experience to others?

A: ABSOLUTELY, 100 PERCENT, WITHOUT A DOUBT! There is no other person I would trust like Rachel to be behind that camera. Rachel and her extraordinary team are kind and professional throughout the entire process. All of my questions were answered promptly and thoroughly. When I shared my anxieties and concerns with the team, I was met with kindness and compassion. Boudoir with RJS is more than just sexy pictures. Boudoir with RJS is a journey to self appreciation with an expert personal hype squad!

Q: What advice would you give to another woman considering the boudoir experience with Rachel Jasmine Studio?

A: DO IT. Babe, seriously. What are you waiting for? To lose 10 pounds? To shed the baby weight? You wanna hit the gym and tone up first? You gotta get that back acne under control huh? Oh, you think you have to shave those ‘pits? Naa, boo boo!! You are fine as you-know-what right now!! When you see yourself in the image reveal I promise you, you will love what you see. In 10, 15 years from now you will look back at the images and see the beauty we all see in you! Those stretch marks are beautiful! That c-section scar is because you made LIFE! Whatever it is that you tell yourself to hold you back, it’s a lie. You will not regret it. Take the plunge in the deep end, get out of your comfort zone, and have fun. The results will be astonishing.

Q: Is there anything else you’d like to add to your interview?

A: I cannot begin to thank you all enough. The entire team has been so warm and uplifting throughout the entire process. Kasey, thank you for calming my nerves while you made me feel like a diva. Rachel, your positive attitude and words of encouragement mean more to me than you know. You have changed my life. Thank you. Keep on encouraging women to see the bad babe inside us all!