I stumbled into photography back in 2014 when I just had my 3rd child and my husband gave me a simple kit camera. I always loved photography and had a good eye for details.
Contrary to what you migh be thinking, I did not start photographing my children. In fact, with 3 little ones I barely had time to use my camera, it was way easier just snap some images using my iphone, as every mom does.
When I had some extra time and was feeling creative, I would get my camera to try to learn how to use it taking pictures of flowers, architecture, street photography, still objects (rocks, color pencils and so on) and I took my camera to the Zoo to create portraits of the animals! Yes I did it!!Beautiful portraits of elephants, lions, deer, birds and everything I could see there. ;)
This Cherry Blossom image in Washington DC is one of the first images I created when I went to photograph the cherry blossom in DC back in 2014 with my cropped frame kit camera.
People started to encourage me to become a professional photographer telling that I have an "artistic vision" , but I was not feeling it yet.
At some point, a close friend needed some help with her maternity/newborn pictures. I advised her that I didnt have any experience with it, and that she could not expect much from the images. I remember I was anxious, sweating so much during the session. I did the best I could and even though I was not getting paid for it, I felt a huge responsibility on my shoulder to not disappoint her!
This is one of my favorite images I took during this first photoshoot of my life:
It's fun to look back remembering the path I've been through until I get where I am today. I remember that being able to have every detail so beautifully captured and treasured forever was a feeling like no other. I learned how precious, priceless and powerfull a simple photograph could be.
I didn’t choose Photography, Photography chose me.
Back in Brazil I was actually studying to be a Lawyer. In the US I was planning to become an Engineer. But it seems God has always changed my plans in ways I never expected. Without this friend who "pushed" me to photograph and gave me the opportunity to get started on portrait/lifestyle photography, I would probably not become a photographer.
After that photo session I started to do some photos of my children (I learned that photographing my children are way harder than photographing somebody's else children!! Seriously! Lol). As a self-taught, I studied A LOT on my own. I lost count how many nights I didn't sleep learning about photography.
It took me a while to understand that I received a special gift. I can touch people’s heart through the art of my images and I feel so blessed to have such a special talent.
I started to receive so many inquiries to do portraits, events and in 3 months I was already photographing weddings as the lead photographer and hiring second shooters to help me! It all happened so fast, I was not expecting or ready for that.
For personal reasons,I left my new career aside for a while but I had the opportunity to see different photography styles and learn from them in France, Spain and Brazil and had photos receiving international awards and being featured on the first page of renowned international photography communities.
Now you must be asking: Why did I decide to become a Boudoir photographer?
I'm a woman just like you, I'm a mother of 3, I worry about my stomach and my thighs and what my nose looks like when I smile and so on... As women, we are our biggest critics. We see flaws that don't even exist, we ignore the beauty that is staring at us every day.
Like I mentioned before I have 3 children. They are the sunshine in my soul, my daily inspiration, I love them with all my heart. No doubts about it, BUT being a mom of 3 , 24 hours is exhausting. I was taking good care of them and forgetting about me completely.
I had postpartum depression (and this depression kept coming and going), I gained a lot of weight and was no longer feeling like a woman (if you know what I mean). I wanted to see myself beautiful and sexy again, I wanted to make my husband see that I was still beautiful even after having 3 children, aged, gained some weight and been tired and stressed most of the times.
I started to look for Boudoir Photographers. Just the way you are doing right now! Yes, I was on your shoes! I know exactly how it is. I spent nights and days researching, reading websites, reviews, looking portfolios and thinking if I could do it. Many doubts came to my mind, I was not feeling good enough! I was thinking that only "skinny people" or women with "perfect bodies" (that I myself after 3 children don't have at all!) could have a boudoir photoshoot...
One day I paid a boudoir photo session with a great photographer, but never showed up letting all my insecurities and the never-ending list of "flaws" take over me. It was so sad. I kept focusing on my flaws and ended up super frustrated.
I kept this with me for a long time, until a client requested me to do a boudoir photoshoot for her. As I felt during my very first time doing a newborn/family session, I felt insecure about it but inside me I had the certainty that I wanted to do it! And I wanted to do it RIGHT! I wanted to provide that woman the great experience and empowerment I was looking for myself when I booked a boudoir shoot!
As a woman who struggles to see my own self-worth, when I started to do Boudoir portraits, I've made it my mission to promote ACCEPTANCE AND SELF-CONFIDENCE through the art of my work, showing women that beauty is not limited to a certain size, age, race, or limitations, it is for all!
I totally fell in love with Boudoir and what it does to the women that comes to me! I always work with my clients as if I was doing it all for myself, because I've been there!
At some point I did a Self Boudoir photoshoot of myself! It was very challenging because I did it completely alone, but the results of a few images (that in my opinion came out very good) were absolutely empowering!
Now I want to give YOU the opportunity to see your true beauty and capture it forever!!!
I am absolutely devoted to creating an amazing experience for you, constantly improving my skills as an artist and keeping the equipment fresh to give you the best images, delivered in high-quality amazing products. I have worked with women of all sizes, ages from 18 till 65 years old, with different races and backgrounds.
The best part of my day is when I reveal the images to my clients. Hearing “is that me?!”, all the smiles and happy tears are why this is my calling: to pamper and empower women, especially those with insecurities.
The great experience and the beautiful images I create will empower, embolden and transform positively your true self.
Now I am separating boudoir photography from my other portrait business, creating this new website, restarting from zero a new Facebook page and getting a few new models to improve the presentation of my work.
I hope to count on you on this new journey of my career.
Are you interested in empower yourself too?? Do you want to be a model for me?? CONTACT me today!!!! I cant wait to hear about you!
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