PA Boudoir Studio | Shelly’s Session | Shannon Hemauer Photography

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Shelly is as sweet as they come—she’s a great listener, is thoughtful, and you just want to grab a cup of coffee with her and just chat about life. I enjoyed photographing her, but I loved even more watching her see her images for the first time during the Zoom image reveal—she was tearing up with joy, and that truly warms my heart.

Below is her client interview—take a moment to read over her responses and see her beautiful images… then contact me to schedule your own session. (Yes, you are “brave enough” to do this.)

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How long have you been wanting to do a session?
There has been a lot of anticipation leading up to my session. My consultation was in early 2021 and due to COVID delays, I completed my session in April.

What made you decide Shannon Hemauer was the photographer to work with to do your session?
I immediately could tell that Shannon is very organized, detail-oriented, as well as personable.

What was your favorite part out of the entire experience? The planning, the session, the reveal?
My favorite part was the session because it was something NEW that I’ve never done before and I felt like part of a creative process! I liked that I was included in every part of the planning and had a really great time with the entire experience.

Did you leave your session 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 love makeup and I felt like a rockstar the entire day.

Did you leave your session worried that the posing felt awkward?
It did feel a bit awkward and wondered HOW is this going to look good in a few of the positions, but I cannot emphasize enough how much you will learn about posing during this process. I encourage you to PAY ATTENTION to Shannon and you will even learn the intricacies, like how to hold your hands in a photo! I remember one photo in particular, with my back leaned up against the wall with my hands wrapped around my torso that I felt FOR SURE I was going t look squished and fat! This ended up being one of my two favorite pictures.

What were you more nervous about—the session or the reveal? Why?
Oddly enough, even though I can be super critical of myself, I was excited about both the session and the reveal. I had an excellent time. I tend to be comfortable in my own skin, even if I tend to pick myself apart at times.

Did you arrive to the reveal worried if you’d like your images? Why?
I was a bit worried that I wouldn’t like my images. I gained weight over the last two years and expected that I might be really upset that I looked fat.

What did you think when you saw that first image of yourself?
My mouth dropped open and I felt my eyes fill up with tears. It was breathtaking.

How did shooting this session with Shannon Hemauer change your outlook on yourself? Are you more confident?
I’m still letting the entire experience “sink in” and I can sense that something has changed in the way that I perceive myself!

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 critique everything, by nature, so I can be very critical of myself in photographs. That’s not to say that I never see myself as attractive in photographs, because I do, but I’m still my worst critic! How are these portraits different from photographs in the past? In almost every way, that’s how! lol

Before this experience, did you feel you were photogenic? If no, do you feel you are photogenic now?
I have been told that I’m photogenic and I’m relatively comfortable in front of a camera, but I was never a fan of smiling in photos. I really love the happy, playful pictures…was a total shock.

Before this experience, what concerns did you have in regards to hiring a photographer?
I didn’t have a ton of concerns per se. I was just a bit concerned that I would spend the money and at the reveal think that I looked fat! lol

Were you surprised at how much fun you had planning your session, shooting your session, and seeing your images?
Yes! I had a blast. I love the outcome, absolutely, but I absolutely loved the process more than anything. It’s like a spa day on steroids.

Would you recommend Shannon Hemauer Photography to your friends? Why or why not?
100 percent! It’s an empowering experience and a ton of creative fun.

When should we schedule your next session? 😉
I will be back….maybe for my 45th birthday!

Photographer: Shannon Hemauer
Hair & Makeup: Nath Kreider
Assistant: Dianna Fromm

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