Do you want to see a beautiful woman? Ask her to fall in love with HERSELF.
Have you ever noticed in most Hollywood romantic comedies the woman main character usually has some epiphany or challenge to overcome before she truly sees herself?
What made me brave enough to do a shoot? Nothing. I was terrified right up until I introduced myself. And nervous for quite a bit after that. Coming up the stairs I thought for sure I would pass out. I sat in my car trying not to cry before that. Trying and failing. I hadn’t, “reached my goal weight.” I felt unprepared, did I pick good outfits? My husband wasn’t interested in the photos and even viewed my choice negatively, saying it was a waste. I had brought a deconstructed cake with me, for Pete’s sake. In fact, the only thing I felt confident about was that I wanted to share my photos and my story.
We had one of the best date experience together with the Bella Rosa Boudoir shoot. We have had the ultimate pleasure of our love story being documented by Brittney and Mike. About 8 years ago they captured our engagement photos, then a year later they captured our wedding photos.
“When they say self-love is a journey... believe them. Iʼve always been so insecure about myself which ultimately held me back for years from doing a session with Bella Rosa. Back in 2017, I finally booked & WENT THROUGH with my session & it truly was the best decision I made for myself!
Iʼve been small my whole life. Like petite small. Always hearing people tell me, “Oh youʼre so cute and tiny” or “go eat a cheeseburger, youʼre so thin” is only cute the first couple of times. Sometimes not even then. People forget how that can make people feel. I donʼt choose to be thin or tiny. Itʼs just how I am. And what Bella Rosa has taught me is... thatʼs ok!!
“I’ve always been skinny. And to other women “I'm lucky” but I never felt that way growing up. I was constantly made fun of for my bird legs, no curves, little breasts, and lanky arms. I was bombarded with people telling me “it must be nice” but at the same time they were judging what I looked like…”