Overcoming Triumphs // Kierra Josette Artistry // Terre Haute, IN Boudoir Photographer

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"This was my third session I had done with Kierra. The first two were gifts for my significant other at the time. This past year has been a rough one going through a divorce and struggling with some serious self image issues. However, I finally am to the point that I know someone else will want me and it was a serious self-confidence booster! I did this session solely for myself and it was by far my favorite one yet!

I’ve had two sessions with Kierra before today. Both of which were meant to be gifts for my significant other at the time which were turned out beautifully.

But today I did a session and it was solely for ME.

I’ve struggled with my weight my whole life I feel like and it has always made me self conscious. Kierra always makes me feel like perfection working with her. The past year of my life has been pure hell. Long story short, I got divorced and I was so afraid no one would ever want me again. I feel like I stayed in my relationship/marriage because I was afraid no one would ever desire me in that way again. But let me just tell you all, I was so wrong. In that marriage I lost myself and for the first time in 3 years, I finally feel like I am me again. I feel like my smile is brighter and my life is so much more how I wanted it to be. I’m free to be who I was meant to be. Anyone that has ever been in the situation of losing a piece of yourself knows it’s a deep and dark place. I was fortunate enough to find my way out and for that I am forever grateful and will never look at myself in a negative light again. I’m far from perfect but I have a lot to offer and more women need to realize this about themselves. Never settle or think you don’t have what it takes for a session because you’ll regret it!

Today was for me and I can’t thank Kierra enough for making the experience amazing! (Along with being such a good friend through all the ups and downs with no judgement! 😘)

I love just hanging out and chatting with Kierra. She always makes me laugh when I have a session with her and it makes the experience that much more unique.

If I had to give advice to another women about doing a session it would be: DO it! I promise once you do it one time, you'll be hooked!!. 

Boudoir as a Gift // Kierra Josette Artistry // Terre Haute Boudoir Photographer

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I first met this beauty YEARS ago when I was shooting families. I photographed her sweet newborn and every three months until she was a year old. I've frequently updated their family photos, as well. When she reached out to me saying she wanted a boudoir session before her wedding I was sooooo excited! I knew she was going to completely rock the session. 

I have *tons* of brides come in for boudoir sessions so they can gift it to their spouse on their wedding day. Throughout the planning process many women speak only of what their significant other wants. They say things like "Oh, well he/she really likes me in lace" etc, etc. This is where I step in! What do YOU like?! As much as you'd like to think this is a gift for your spouse, it's so much more than that. It's an experience that allows you to love yourself. You're creating a space where self-acceptance is OKAY and celebrated! 

" N.E.R.V.O.U.S doesn't even begin to touch how I felt before. I've known Kierra for a while because she is our family photographer so that helped *some*, but my nerves were out of the roof!! After I walked in, the overall vibe was so surreal that the nerves went out the door.  The whole experience was something I didn't expect, fun.

My session was super fun, full of laughs, and laid back. Kierra does the most amazing job of making you feel comfortable. As soon as you walk in, it feels like you're catching up with an old friend from school. She mocks the poses she wants you to get into, to flatter your body most. When I saw a few of my sneaks on the way home (yes, it was that quick) I squealed with excitement!! I planned on purchasing 1 *small* product but I fell in love with my images, I ended up buying an album :)

When I walked out of there, I had the biggest smile on my face. She made me feel like a goddess the entire time.

When I had my reveal session, I was in complete awe of my images. To me, they weren't just "images", they were pieces of art and I was the subject. The reveal session was my favorite part of the entire experience". 

What advice or information would you give to someone wanting to book a session with Kierra?---100% do it!! It isn't just a buduoir session, it's a complete self realization that I think every woman needs to experience.