My six year old daughter: “Mom, what are those?” Me: “Those are stretch marks” My daughter: “Why do you have them?” Me: “People get them when their body changes quickly” My daughter: “When did you get them?” Me: “I got them when I was pregnant with you. You grew in my belly fast, so my skin stretched to accommodate you in my belly. Isn’t that cool?” My daughter: “They are really pretty.” Me: “Aren’t they? They are purple, and kind of look like zebra print!” My daughter: “You should wear a purple crop top and shorts, so you can match with them!” Me… a little terrified: “Maybe!” Now I am not ru ..read more

What made you decide to book a session? This is my 2nd session and was supposed to be a Couples Session. When the partner made some really stupid choices, I decided to make it another day for me anyway and kept the session! What were you most nervous about for your session? The new studio is so full of bright sunlight and bright sunlight is not kind to this old body so I was extremely nervous how my images would turn out. Sunlight is brutally honest and shows every single line, wrinkle, scar, skin so pale it can be purple, and all those fatty dents on my tush. How did you feel about yo ..read more

This stunning babe came into the studio and astounded us all! We were so blown away by her easy grace and sexy curves! Her images were so amazing in greyscale as well as color! We couldn’t decide which ones we liked better, both added such a different dynamic. This beautiful goddess was one of the first gals we shot on our swing and she absolutely killed it. The soft elegance she brought to this scene was absolutely striking If she didn’t already steal our hearts, this red number sure set us on fire! This one was Jes’ favorite set with this babe! “She w ..read more

PayPal This is the easiest third party option, in my opinion! You can visit PayPal Credit’s website, and apply on the spot. Your approval amount will go right into your PayPal account. PayPal Credit will run a credit check to determine your approval amount, and you will even get interest free if you pay off the balance in six months. Check out their terms and conditions. The bummer is you won’t be able to use PayPal credit for the session fee itself, but you can use it for your outfit and digital collection purchase. Affirm/AfterPay Friends, we have been working on this for MONTHS now, and I w ..read more

What are your pronouns? She/Her How Old Were You At Your Session? 28 What made you decide to book a session? So many things made me want to book, ultimately I booked the session for myself and as a gift to my significant other. What was originally holding you back from booking a session? Being self conscious about my body. What were you most nervous about for your session? The entire thing - but within minutes (if not seconds) of being there all the nerves went away! Describe your experience. The most incredible experience ever! Like mentioned in a question above, I was n ..read more

What are your pronouns? she/her What made you decide to book a session? My fiance actually booked the session as an early birthday gift. I had been interested in one for a while and wanted to celebrate turning 35 and the goals I had met over the last year. What was originally holding you back from booking a session? Confidence in myself. I would get in my head. My fiance was a big part of helping see that I needed to stop getting in my head and to be the confident person he knew I was and am and do a session and I'm so happy I did! What were you most nervous about for your session? Feel ..read more

What are your pronouns? she/her What made you decide to book a session? Being a part of the Facebook group gave me the confidence to book a session. What was originally holding you back from booking a session? The price was a factor, being able able to make a payment plan made it a reality. My confidence in my self and my body were also issues. What were you most nervous about for your session? Honestly, I was really worried I would fall on my ass wearing the high heels that everyone wears. I am not graceful and lithe, I was worried about falling and totally embarrassing myself ..read more

What made you decide to book a session? I have been a part of the Facebook group since the beginning days and had always wanted to do one. What was originally holding you back from booking a session? I hadn't been in the right space financially. What were you most nervous about for your session? I was worried I wouldn't like how the outfits would look on me and I was afraid I would be stiff or have a weird relaxed face. How did you feel about yourself before your session? I was definitely feeling a little down on myself. I have been working on removing the diet culture that has been d ..read more

How Old Were You At Your Session? 30 What made you decide to book a session? I decided to book a session for my 30th birthday. A death to my youth, and a hello to the rest of my life! What was originally holding you back from booking a session? I was very concerned with how I looked. I felt not comfortable in my own skin even though I was feeling more confident. What were you most nervous about for your session? I was most nervous about how I would look. I have been told I don’t look good in photos or I’m better looking in person. Which to me isn’t a compliment. I wanted to look ..read more

What are your pronouns? they/them, xe/hir How Old Were You At Your Session? 31 What made you decide to book a session? I wanted to feel good about myself and my body, taking it back after trauma and disorder. What was originally holding you back from booking a session? Living paycheck-to-paycheck. What were you most nervous about for your session? Whether I would experience trauma, body dysmorphia, or gender dysphoria triggers. How did you feel about yourself before your session? Kind of blah at best to dysphoric at worst. What are three words you would use to describe yourself? Compass ..read more