"I was nervous to be so vulnerable in front of someone I hadn't met before." - Anastasia's First Boudoir Photoshoot

Tia Dang

23 hours ago

3 min read

Normally, I write up the client features to tell the story of the client's experience. This week, I'm going to let the client speak for herself.

After every session, we send out a short interview questionnaire to learn about how you felt during every step of the Belle Marie Boudoir process. Anastasia was so thorough, I think her responses fully sum up what it's like to do a boudoir photoshoot at the Belle Marie Boudoir studio.

Tattooed woman with purple hair lies asleep on a bed in black lingerie, in soft bedroom light with a calm mood.

So without further ado, meet Anastasia! She came to us this September for her first ever boudoir photoshoot and she'll walk you through the entire boudoir experience from her why to her thoughts after it was done.

Why did you want to do a boudoir photoshoot?

"I wanted to capture a side of myself that feels confident, magnetic, and entirely my own."

Were you nervous leaving up to the session?

"I was nervous to be so vulnerable in front of someone I hadn't met before. But thankfully, working with the BMB team felt less like stripping in front of a stranger and more like doing something fun with a group of friends I'd known forever.

From being greeted at the door to being photographed, to walking out the door, I was made comfortable the entire time!"

What was your experience the day of the photoshoot?

"Despite knowing how classy and beautiful BMB’s work is, stepping into a boudoir shoot is naturally vulnerable, so I had been feeling nervous before stepping through the door. The team instantly put me at ease, turning the entire experience—from styling to the final shot—into something unforgettable and genuinely fun.

Purple-haired tattooed woman in black lingerie poses on a tan pouf in a stylish room with a mirror and dried pampas grass.

Seeing my photos for the first time was surreal. I couldn't believe the person in the photos was actually me! (Like, what?!) I had never seen myself in such a sexy, sophisticated light before. I walked away feeling proud of my body, deeply grateful for the team's artistry, and so eager to receive my final collection."

Looking back, how do you feel about the entire experience now?

"Now that it's done, I can't stop talking about it! The entire experience was completely worth it. Very few moments in life make you feel that level of beauty, power, and confidence, but this was one of them. I would repeat it in a heartbeat.

It’s hard to pick just one! Raiding their beautiful lingerie wardrobe helped set the tone right away. Learning how to pose my body was surprisingly empowering, and hanging out with the BMB team made the whole day feel so effortless and fun. But the absolute peak was the image reveal—seeing it all come together was unforgettable.

My album is in the works, but it’s going to be a gift for both me and my husband. Honestly, the photos are far too stunning

(and spicy!) to hide away—he’s going to love them just as much as I do! 😈

Woman with purple hair lies on a white bed in soft light, wearing black lipstick and white sheets, with a relaxed, sultry expression

I honestly don't have a single suggestion—it was flawless from start to finish. The team’s warm energy, the stunning studio, and how effortlessly every step flowed together made it an incredible experience."

Any advice to those considering booking a boudoir photoshoot?

"My biggest piece of advice? Breathe, relax, and have fun! Think of it like a spa day for your confidence—a gift to yourself to feel your absolute best. The BMB team is there to highlight YOUR individual beauty, and their main goal is making sure you feel completely comfortable and celebrated the whole way through."

Start planning your confidence-boosting boudoir photoshoot at our private Ramsey, MN studio, conveniently located just 30 minutes from Minneapolis. Discover why Belle Marie Boudoir is one of the top-rated Minnesota boudoir photography studios for empowering, luxury boudoir experiences.