“In the last year I pushed myself to reach new levels of self acceptance and love, part of which led me to Jessica Michael Photography.
Boudoir photography is often marketed as a gift for a significant other – but it is truly one of the most empowering things I’ve ever done for myself.
While I choose not to share everywhere, my personal Instagram has seen a few – and with that I’ve found a community of bold, supportive, strong women who can identify with the journey to a place of positivity I’ve been on. Others view this professional artwork as though I’m ‘too open’, that I don’t have standards, that I’m insecure and attention seeking. (For those of you who know me, feel free to find the humor in this as I have )
Your journey and my journey will not be the same . I respect women and how they feel confident- made up or barefaced, bikini or hijab. I will always be outspoken in support of people living their lives authentically.
I’m so proud to wear this shirt in the hopes that others will find confidence in seeing themselves through a different lens. You can be feminine, and still strong and powerful. You can be body positive, and still be elegant. You can support people who do things differently than you without it being a compromise to your own success.
Be kind, and be yourself.”
– Alina
(This testimonial was posted on Facebook and Instagram and shared with permission – edited for clarity)
Below you can view some of the images from Alinas most recent photoshoot, at our new boudoir studio in Belfast
Are you looking for a Boudoir photographer in Maine? Fill out the form on our Contact Page and you’ll get an email with our Welcome Guide, as well as an invitation to book a complimentary consultation at our Belfast Studio!
It’s no exaggeration that 2018 has been a really tough year on me, my family, and so many other people that I know. However, I gave myself a light workload for December so that I could take some time off and spend time with family and prepare for the upcoming year, and that’s helped to put a lot of things into perspective for me.
On January 1st, I will turn 35, and I am determined to make 2019 the best year yet, personally and professionally. Continue reading »
Picking the style of makeup for your session is a very personal decision, as unique as each woman that we photograph! Our hair and makeup artists are well trained and come equipped to give you exactly what you’re looking for!
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Alina came to see me looking for some retro glamour photography. She wanted some pin up inspired photos, and knew that my style was different than traditional pin-up photography, but we were able to really give her the feel she was looking for. She looked at pin up photo ideas to get inspiration for her hair and makeup, and I feel like we really nailed it.
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Hannah had her first session with us back in early 2015 when our boudoir studio was located in Rockland, Maine. I knew as soon as I received the referral from our mutual friend that she was going to be an amazing woman to work with, and in the almost 4 years since since that happened, we have also become good friends and I am so thankful to have her in my life.
She recently came to the studio, which is now located in Brooks, Maine, and had her third session with us. I swear, each session she has is like she is a whole different person than the one who came before.
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One of the most common comments/questions I hear from ladies who are interested in booking a session is that they aren’t sure what to wear. They don’t have anything, they don’t know what to shop for, or sometimes they just are too afraid or busy to even try and will show up with nothing!
No worries! What to wear for your boudoir session is one of the main things we will discuss during your consultation! We will discuss styles that will flatter your specific body type, and talk about things that photograph well and what to avoid. Continue reading »
