My first Valentine’s shoot with Nerdyheartboudoir (2017) vs. My last Valentine’s shoot with her (2022). It has been truly amazing watching Gretchen evolve – not just as a photographer, but also as an artist, a set designer, and an all around visionary!
Being a part of her artistic journey has also allowed me to evolve on a very deep and personal level. She’s helped me learn to love and accept my body, become more confident, and to care less about how others perceive me. In this photo, I was at the very start of overcoming severe body image issues & a decade long eating disorder. Which is also a credit to the healthy lifestyle Gretchen helped me achieve during this time when we were roommates.
Now here I am, the healthiest I’ve ever been in my life – physically and mentally. I eat like a queen & don’t restrict food. I work out nearly every day, but also rest when that’s what my body needs. I’ve gained weight, but I’ve also gained muscle (and bewbies!) And above all, I have just gained so much self worth. Maybe to a fault because I’m one overly confident bitch now 🤣
If you ever feel self conscious or wonder why you should book a boudoir shoot with Gretchen, THIS is why! It’s so much more than just a photo shoot. It is fucking life changing!!! – Merciful Kate of Seasons of Mist / Suspiria PR