PA Boudoir Studio | Amanda’s Session | Shannon Hemauer Photography
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]”Originally, this session was for my fiancé. I am a travel nurse, so most of [2020], I was on the other side of the country in California and then up in Connecticut working long hours in the ICU. I thought [a boudoir session] would be a great gift for him after enduring a year separated. However, the more I think about it, the more it is also for me. I have been working in the front lines of the pandemic for the [almost two years] that this has been going on. For most part of the year, I have only seen my eyes and even that was difficult at times. Everything else has been covered in personal protective equipment of gowns, gloves, shoe covers, scrub caps, N95, and face shield. I thought it was time to appreciate myself and do something for myself after all this hard work I’ve done.” -Amanda
Amanda, as stated above, is an ICU nurse, and has been go-go-go for all of 2020 and most of 2021. She finally had a moment to relax when we shot her session in October 2021…
Below you’ll find her client interview with me—take a moment to read over her answers and look at her images, and then contact me today to discuss how you want to be photographed.
How long have you been wanting to do a boudoir session?
Probably about a year or two.
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What made you decide Shannon Hemauer was the photographer to work with to do your photo shoot?
There were so many positive reviews. Her studio wasn’t far from my home, and she was so attentive during the process.
What was your favorite part out of the entire experience? The planning, the session, the image reveal?
I think the actual session was my favorite part because it was so amazing to see how it all went together and most importantly, it was so much fun!
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Did you leave your photo shoot worried about your hair/makeup (Maybe you thought the makeup was too dark or your hair didn’t look like you.)?
Not at all. I appreciated the freedom to say “do whatever” and trust the team to do what they are experts in.
Did you leave your boudoir experience worried that the posing felt awkward?
Not at all. Shannon explained each step and why, plus seeing the pictures after they were taken, helped so much.
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What were you more nervous about—the session or the image reveal? Why?
Honestly I don’t feel I was nervous for either. Shannon and the team were so helpful and great at explaining everything. I felt so comfortable and each step made sense. It was so easy to trust them with the process!
Did you arrive to the image reveal worried if you’d like your images? Why?
No, because I have seen the images the other ladies have had in the Facebook group and Shannon has been doing boudoir for years. It made sense that they would come out amazing!
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What did you think when you saw that first image of yourself?
I was so blown away because I honestly thought I looked amazing!
If you had been worried about the hair/makeup/posing, did you like what you saw in your portraits?
I wasn’t worried at all!
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How did shooting this boudoir session with Shannon Hemauer change your outlook on yourself? Are you more confident?
I think I definitely feel more confident now and actually have tips to utilize in photos for later!
Would you consider yourself a women who is very critical of herself in photographs? If yes, why are these portraits different from photographs in the past?
I would say so. I think the different angles help and knowing how to pose.
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Before this experience, did you feel you were photogenic? If no, do you feel you are photogenic now?
At times—if I did my hair and makeup, I think at times I am photogenic. Definitely after those photos, I feel like I am.
Before this experience, what concerns did you have in regards to hiring a photographer?
None! This was my first time besides when my friends who are photographers want to do a shoot for fun.
Were you surprised at how much fun you had planning your session, shooting your session, and seeing your images?
I wouldn’t say surprised. I thought it would be fun, but it definitely was even more fun than what I thought it would be.
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Would you recommend a boudoir photo shoot with Shannon Hemauer Photography to your friends? Why or why not?
I already have recommended Shannon to friends! I’ve felt so comfortable, reassured, and beautiful during that shoot.
As always, a big thank you to lead stylist, Nath, and my assistant Dianna, for helping this to be another successful session!
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