Vegas seems like a dream, even though it was just a month ago! I had the best time meeting other photogs, checking out the photo tradeshow, venturing around the desert, and of course teaching with Lindsay Rae. But one of my most favorite parts, of course, was PHOTOGRAPHING other photogs! This post is dedicated to ALL of the bad ass boss babes that jumped in front of my lens in an effort to remind themselves of what their clients go through!
A Little Bit O' Witchcraft {Minneapolis Diaries} ~ Inspiration Boudoir Session
When we arrived at our gorgeous Airbnb we immediately fell in love with the owners excessive candle collection and got inspired to do a witchy-inspired session after reading our tarot cards (cuz that's how we roll). I had brought the perfect crop top and Nicole had the best hat and had just picked up the coolest lipstick so we threw together this late night session, shot in the sun room.
The Succulent Saucy Fox ~ Winnipeg Boudoir Photography
You will recognize this saucy fox from the babe on the main page of my website. I collaborated with this Toronto babe on a series of beautiful portraits while I was in Toronto, post Camp Do More. There is nothing sexier or more powerful than a woman owning all of her bits and all of her glory! We started her session off with a RAW session, which means no makeup & no photoshop - just her in her babeliness. Then we popped on some makeup to do some glam work and took advantage of the amazing Lovt Studios. Body confidence isn't something that comes overnight - Ms. Rachel is one of the bad ass babes from The Succulent Six, a troupe of plus babes doing amazing shit and proving that your body shouldn't hold you back from anything! As a model, former athlete, and mother of one, Rachel is kicking ass in all forms and looking fierce af while she does it!
Miss E from Camp Do More ~ Winnipeg Boudoir Photography
Camp Do More is like this magical haven where photographers, models, and educators get together to empower, teach, shoot, and bond! It is one of the only places I personally I have ever been able to express myself as what I believe to be 100% Teri. I can swear without fear of offending, I can literally never wear pants, but definitely don all the sparkles (in fact, people are sad when I don't) and I can be my usual loud, hyper, positive human, hyping up others around me! Part of what I love about camp, is that I am able to shoot whenever I want with no obligation to anyone or anything....so basically, if I was inspired, I would grab someone and go shoot! That being said, before I went to camp, I found these cute little bathing suit bottoms with suspenders from Forever 21, so I knew I wanted to shoot them. I even took my silly little captain's hat "just in case" and it all paid off in this micro session with Miss E. She is the first of many of to come, but I hope you enjoy the first shoot I did at Camp Do More 2019!
She Hated Her Mom Boobs ~ Winnipeg Boudoir Photography
Where do I even begin with this gorgeous woman??? Ms. N is one of the most glorious souls I have ever met and I had the pleasure of meeting her through photography. Last year we met at Camp Do More (she owns Noel Cosgrove Intimates) and I was told to give her a little pep talk before she modeled for a bunch of other photographers. After I saw this vixen I KNEW I needed her to model THIS year for my workshops at Camp Do More, so I reached out to her and she hesitated, but said yes. Well, when my husband I took our roadtrip to Seattle, I also arranged a little shoot out get together with my photographer friend Jessica Rae and Ms. N flew out to join us in the fun! At the end of shooting the gorgeous Georjah, Miss N got down to her skivvies so we could have a practice run BEFORE camp! I fucking love shooting other boudoir photographers because they a)tend to be more nervous than regular clients and b)know what we look for in terms of lighting, posing, and expressions. Miss N was no different, but within 20 minutes she was nudie and getting her Tough Love Teri talk. I am going to let her tell you the rest, but I just have to say that I am incredibly proud of this babe and I truly hope she knows just how strong, fierce and fiery she is! AND I can't wait to see her in just a weeeeeek!!Leading up to my time with Teri I had been equally as excited and nervous to be vulnerable in front of her. Unlike others I already knew she wouldn’t tune out my verbalized negativity about my body, but attack it head on. She asked me why I hated my ‘mom boobs’ and I’ve since realized there is an explanation as to why I didn’t have enough reasons to verbalize. Of all the pep talks I give women about the the miraculous things they can do, My body has carried me through abuse, dietary issues, pregnancies, surgeries, it’s done CPR to try to save a life, it takes boy scouts tenting in -25, leads baseball teams in the summer, and helps me run a business. Why is this body worth less than the women who stand in front of me? If I put a mirror between us why would my feelings change about the woman I’m now looking at? Why do I not love myself from under my chin, the left side of my face, or naked? These are the things I have been asking myself since my session. These questions are keeping me moving forward in my journey because in my heart I know it’s ridiculous so I have to keep trying to change my head. When I look at theses amazing images, some of which I love a little less than most, I keep reminding myself I am not that angle, that doesn’t define a beautiful person. I am so happy about this experience with Teri and the steps forward, that she’s made possible, in my love for my body.Are you wanting to change they way you see your body? The way you talk to her? The way you despise her for everything she can't do, instead of loving her for everything she can? If so, then let me help you! Hit me up with an email to get this self love party started!
