Meet Kristin
My braces just came off, and when I got married two years ago, I was rocking a medical boot and accessorizing with a cane and crutches—not exactly the look I had in mind for my big day. But hey, I made it work. Doing a boudoir session wasn’t just about getting sexy photos for my husband (though he’s definitely not complaining). It was about reclaiming my body, my strength, and my sensuality—for me.
Turning 50 wasn’t a crisis—it was a celebration. I didn’t dread it; I embraced it. In fact, I marked the milestone with a solo road trip, two awesome weeks being with friends and family, laughing, reminiscing, and soaking up every ounce of freedom. It was the kind of trip that reminded me how much life I’ve lived—and how much more I still want to explore. Now at 57, post-menopausal and fully aware of the changes happening in my body, I won’t pretend it’s all easy. But I also won’t pretend it’s all bad.
The boudoir session was a revelation. It let me see myself not just as older, but as wiser, bolder, and sexy (which surprised me - me, sexy?). I looked at those photos and thought, “Damn, she’s still got it.” And you know what? I do.
Booking the session felt like reclaiming something for myself. I got married with braces on my teeth and a boot on my foot—definitely not the picture-perfect look, but I wouldn’t trade that day or those photos for anything. Still, once the boot was off (after another surgery) and the braces came off, I started seriously thinking about doing a boudoir session. I hesitated at first. I’d gained weight and kept telling myself, “I’ll do it after I lose a few pounds.” But deep down, I wanted to see myself through my husband’s eyes—how he sees me every day, with love and admiration, not judgment. Leading up to the shoot, I didn’t realize how nervous I actually was until it was over and I felt completely drained. But honestly, there was no need for all that anxiety. Amber was incredible—warm, easygoing, and made me feel so comfortable. She turned what I thought would be intimidating into something empowering.
Planning what to wear was half the fun—I got to think about what made me feel confident and powerful. I’ve always loved fringe, so when I saw Amber’s fringe “dress,” I knew I had to wear it. Slipping into it made me feel like an absolute badass. I won’t lie, the nerves were real at first. I felt shy and a little unsure, but Amber has this way of making you feel totally at ease. By the end, it was like, “Well, she’s seen it all now!” and I just leaned into the experience. I’m so glad I did—it was freeing, fun, and way more empowering than I expected.
