Are you a murderer? | South Carolina Boudoir

It’s a couple of days before my session with Mrs. E and suddenly my phone rings. I didn’t get to it in time, of course. But a voice mail pops up; “hey it’s so and so, I have a session on Sunday and I’m nervous…”(she sounds adorable by the way). She proceeds with “and my husband asked how do I know you’re not a murderer”. At this point I about fell out of my chair. I’ll be honest this was a first, but seriously I’m shocked more women doing ask this. Seeing as I have one too many horror movies under my belt, mind you I LOVE horror movies, it has resulted in a very paranoid head space. So needless to say, even though I found so much humor in this very innocent question, I totally related to her husband at that point. I have made a point in “beefing” up my website with any and every thing you could possibly think of. All the questions I have ever been asked is on my FAQ page. I got personal on my bio page because I want anyone who is interested in a boudoir shoot to feel like they know me. It’s such a personal and intimate session and there has to be a level of trust established. But even with all the information I lay out in my website, sometimes it’s a voice that you need to hear. For those who are extra nervous or you know, paranoid (points a finger at my own face) I’m more than happy to talk on the phone or hell even facetime. Even though I don’t do face to face pre-session consultations, I do establish a great level of connect and trust with my clients. So when I called Mrs. E back, we immediately connected, laughed and most importantly put her mind at ease. She had the chance to ask the last minute questions she had on her mind and we talked about other things as well like her excitement about the new house they purchased. By the end of our conversation, she was ready to do this! Most importantly, learned that No, I am not a murderer (still laughing about this)!

“I was very very nervous but Tiffany made me feel at home! There were no awkward moments or points where I felt uncomfortable! Tiffany is such a pro at what she does! I have and would recommend her to all of my friends!”

“Actually being able to see myself for what I look like, and seeing my husbands reaction to the photos has been so liberating. Before now I was always worried that being plus size meant I wasn’t beautiful. My boudoir experience has helped me realize that being big and beautiful are two sides of the same coin.”

That last comment got me. Especially after she revealed to me during her session that she had actually contacted another local boudoir photographer before me, and was DECLINED because of her size. I am still appalled, speechless, and most of all angry as hell that this incredible, beautiful woman was turned down. Which of course, I 1000% believe that photographer missed out. She/he missed out on not only knowing this sweet, vivacious woman but to have photographed her. I mean look how photogenic she is! Needless to say, I am beyond honored to have had the opportunity to not only have met her but also show her just how incredibly beautiful she is and that size should never be a factor to determine your beauty, worth, or anything really. Each and every woman is remarkable in her own unique way.

Thank you Mrs. E for having the courage not once but TWICE, and putting yourself out there once again when you contacted me. I am forever in awe of you and beyond grateful to have you as a part of the TMS family.

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Fall In Love With Yourself | South Carolina Boudoir

To fall in love with yourself is one of the hardest things to achieve for women. Life tends to happen around us every day and it's so easy to be caught up in the whirlwind of motherhood, marriage, work, ect. No matter the life stage you're at now, it tends to consume you until you are, well, no longer you. Looking in the mirror it's like "who is this haggard shell of me". We work so hard to keep all the relationships in our life a live that we tend to forget that one with ourselves. Women are just naturally selfless. We give so much to the loved ones in our lives, that we don't think about the love we need to give to ourselves. Instead we spend that time picking apart our lives and bodies, because we "can always do better'.

Many of my clients are just like this. These women come to me for so many various selfless reasons, but there's always that one reason to want to find themselves again that I like to focus on. Some don't even realize that they needed to rediscover their sexuality, femininity, or the love they once had for themselves until after the shoot. That moment of "holy shit, that's me!" almost always happens much to my delight.  It's in that moment when their eyes do one of two things, light up with this intense fire or well up in tears of shock, happiness, and realization that they are as beautiful as they see other women. Both reactions are purely priceless. 

Today's featured client is no different. She's a mom of two, a wife of a deployed husband, and a inspiration to others through her passion of beach body. As you can imagine she has so much on her plate, handling day to day life mostly by herself. Yet, she still finds time to inspire others just like her. She originally came to me looking to do these as an anniversary gift, but left with so much more!

Hair and makeup by Brooke Arthur of The Color Bar

"It’s an amazing experience of falling in love with yourself!"

"As women we are very judgmental of our bodies that we forget how beautiful we really are. When you are in the moment and/or see your pictures you are like wow.  You will be surprised how much doing these pictures aren’t just for your special someone but for yourself. Love yourself first!"

I am beyond honored to have helped Miss S fall in love with herself again. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, Miss S for your amazing review, for your trust, and for choosing me. You are strong, beautiful, and a total BADASS. 

If you too need a little help "falling in love with yourself"... lets CHAT!