Meet Shannon C.
This has been something I have been thinking about for quite some time., probably 10 plus years. I never followed through with it past stalking photography pages and sites. I felt drawn to Amber’s page when I saw the ‘50 over 50’ headline when her page scrolled by on my feed. I thought, ‘hey that’s me and I want to do this now! ‘ Then I sent the email, moved forward and never looked back!
This is the most amazing season in my life and I never thought I would say that about being in my 50s. I thought 50 was old, but I am far from old. I thought it would bother me more but it hasn’t. I feel more confident and secure in who I am as a wife, mom, mother in law, grandma and friend at this age now. I have been married for 30 years, together for 35, we have three grown children and 2 grandkids. We all live fairly close to each other and enjoy spending time together as a family. My kids even spend time together without mom and dad, the nerve!
We always wanted to raise our kids to be friends and good humans to society and that is what we feel we did together. My husband and I just downsized our home since all the kids moved out and we are loving the fact we are in a closer living space. We have grown up together and have been through a lot of highs and lows. We have been to counseling both together and separate and it has been the best for our marriage. We still enjoy each other’s company and go on frequent dates and vacations and yes, we still have amazing sex!
I loved going through Amber’s website and it made me feel so comfortable and then I sent an email and we got connected. After I talked to her, I knew this is the person I want to do the photo shoot for me. I knew this was going to be a surprise gift for my husband, but it was also going to be a gift for myself. I wasn’t nervous about the photo shoot , Amber is amazing at putting all that at ease - even before I stepped into the studio. I was more nervous about keeeping the secret from my husband for months before our 30th wedding anniversary. The closer I was getting to the shoot date, the more excited I was getting!
I was so comfortable in Amber’s studio. It is so calm and relaxing and has such cozy and loving vibes. The first outfit I chose was completely see through and I felt so at ease walking around in it, that kind of surprised me. The rest of the shoot went just as easy with my nerves low and confidence high. It was so fun when Amber got me to laugh and she was amazing with posing me too. I never doubted I would hate even one picture of me, and I didn’t. She even shared some images she took right away and I was floored, she is so great!
Getting home and processing what I just did was so empowering and I was so proud of myself for going through with this bucket list item. I also was having a hard time waiting for my viewing and seeing the images.
When Amber and I set up our Zoom viewing session I was so excited! I could not believe that was me in those pictures! They were amazing, I was amazing! I was obsessed with most of them, some I was a bit hard on myself - but that was only like 5%. I was completely changed by this experience. I am now not so hard on myself in the mirror or clothing. I am empowered because now I see me in those pictures, even when I am clothed. I am still reminded of my photo shoot and it always brings a smile to my face and heart. I think I look at my final book more than my husband! Ok, maybe not.
If this is something you want to do, do it. Don’t do it if you don’t feel it. But if you ever thought about it, do it. You will not be sorry. I have had friends who did a boudoir session for an old boyfriend or ex husband and they still don’t regret it. It really is so much more for you than anyone else.
We have so much more wisdom and patience now at this age. Share it with the younger generation. Or just be a listening ear for them and then they will ask for our knowledge.
Just to hurry up and book a session with Amber!!!
