As a person born with spina bifida I was concerned how I might look. I am confident in myself but try always to hide whats not perfect. I was pictured standing and sitting where you can see I’m different but I am comfortable with this, I am different and I did this to embrace this. The pictures including full length and some that showed parts of my body I would normally cover were beautiful.

The last 8 years have been such a struggle for me, I’m my own worst enemy and just completely lost my self confidence. Within half an hour of being in Dave’s company he made me feel so at ease his just such a lovely gentleman. I truly enjoyed my experience it made me feel empowered & actual like what was looking back at me in the mirror. Just for one day I wanted to feel the way my husband sees me and that I certainly did I think every woman needs to have a shoot done like this.

I was feeling lost in myself amongst the many roles I play out in life, mum, step mum, wife, daughter, sister… I needed something to kick start my self confidence, to find ‘me’ again, to remind me who I can be. I also wanted something to help create a positive body image in my own mind, something I’ve struggled with my whole life. Prove I can be a ‘lady’ and look a little glamorous.

I wanted to do the shoot to feel like a woman again instead of “just a mum” I think most women lose their identity once they get married and have children and I wanted to do something for me for a change, rather than other people. As mums, we stop being kind to ourselves and quite rightly concentrate on our children- but there comes a time when you have to take back a bit of your time and do something for yourself! A Madison Bou boudoir photoshoot is the perfect way of doing that- it was amazing spending the day at Hazlewood Castle, getting hair and make-up done and being made to feel like a star! Everyone deserves that!

Had a fantastic day with Shareen and Dave at Hazelwood Castle – what a fantastic setting for a shoot! My two friends came along too for moral support and we all had such a laugh. Shareen is fab! Very friendly, bubbly and put me at ease straight away. Dave made me feel really comfortable throughout the shoot and we worked through my Pinterest board to achieve the results I wanted – A tip for your shoot use Pinterest to pull ideas together of what you like it made my experience so much better as I felt we were working towards how I wanted to look. Great way to work. And my photos exceeded my expectations, they are stunning so happy with the end result.

So ladies if you’re thinking of booking a shoot and are nervous to take the plunge – do it! You’ll love it! You go girls!! And Enjoy!