Let’s get one thing straight: you don’t book a boudoir session because you already feel empowered. You book it because you’re ready to find that mojo. To unlock it. To step into it—even if your voice shakes a little on the way in. This is how to find confidence.

That’s exactly what this client did. She was feeling her nerves all the way up until she stepped into the studio that morning. This is so beyond normal. Almost every. single. client tells me at some point along the journey about the nerves they’re experiencing. It’s normal to feel unsure how you’ll feel being in front of the camera in lingerie.

But the key is saying yes anyway. This client took the leap. She bet on herself. And it paid off in the best possible way.

Here’s how she described the journey:

“Working with Emma is so fun! She made everything so comfortable and knows exactly how to pose you to make you look so good! I was nervous going into my session, but she is such a hype girl and makes you feel so good!”

This session was the catalyst for how to find confidence. Not just for beautiful photos (although, those deserve all the attention too because WOW she killed it), but for a shift in how she saw herself. The quiet, inner voice that said “maybe I can do this” turned into a loud declaration by the end of the session.

She really wanted to know how to find confidence, and so she said yes to the unknown.

I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of that transformation as a Sioux Falls boudoir photographer.

Okay, let’s talk about her outfits! This client started with a bold purple choker-style lace bodysuit with a deep neckline. I loved the deep purple color, it looked so good on her skin tone. Next, she slipped into a wine-colored lace bodysuit with a cross-strap back detail. Pair that with her loose brunette waves and soft studio light… can I just say? She was glowing. (!!) We wrapped with a classic “just the sheet” set bathed in golden warmth, and it was giving effortless. It was giving radiant.

Just a friendly reminder: I help style you before every session! So if you aren’t sure what style looks good on you, or what color lingerie to pick… I spend time before the camera ever emerges and go through the client closet with you, letting you try on pieces. When you slip into a piece that you love, you know it! I can tell which ones make you feel the best! But you don’t have to go through that process alone!

This client is the perfect example of what happens when you stop waiting for confidence to strike—and instead, take the first step toward creating it. Boudoir isn’t the reward for being powerful. It’s the doorway to becoming her.

If you’ve been waiting until you “feel ready,” consider this your sign: you already are. If you wanna know how to find confidence… well, you’re just a click away.