From nervous to naked....couples edition

Rewind back to 2013…a friend of mine brought up the idea of doing boudoir pictures, something I had never even thought about!! So, I started doing some research looking for a local photographer that offered this, the only one I came across that I liked their work was this photographer called KMD Boudoir just breaking into the boudoir world who is now the phenomenon we all know as Sheer! I booked a session, nervous as can be, I asked Jen if it was alright if my husband came along even though this was supposed to be a present for him (which as we all know when it was over it was more for me) and she loved the idea even offering to have him in pictures with me, never having done a couples session before the pictures turned out great! We even still have them hanging on our bedroom wall. After my first session I was hooked! To see myself in this new way was amazing.

I did another session 2 years later by myself and outside no less! Going in with more confidence than the first time I was there.

Now fast forward to 2021 as we all know 2020 was just a nightmare of a year for most of us. I was ready to bring in 2021 and leave 2020 right where it belonged…in the past! The only good thing to come out of 2020 was me starting a new job that I love that helped me lose weight that I had gained over the years & helping me feel better about myself than I have in a while. To 2021 being the year I turn 40 I decided it was time I do something for myself again so I brought up the idea to my husband that I wanted to do another boudoir session since I hadn’t done one in 6 years and asked him to do another couples session with me that he agreed to. It was our first time in the new amazing studio and we both had a blast! When we got there Glenn was slightly hesitant with how much he was going to take off to us being completely nude in the shower together not even feeling awkward at all. Joking and laughing with Jen and Brian just having an all around good time like being with friends we haven’t seen in a while because let’s face it we’ve known them for quite a few years at this point that we do consider them friends that’s what makes us keeping wanting to come back it’s always a good time and you get to leave there with a new sense of confidence. Plus who wouldn’t love to have some sexy pictures of you and your spouse to look at and see the love and passion you have for each other.

Xoxo,

Chrissy (& Glenn)

I am worth it...and so are you!

On June 25, 2021 my self-worth, self-esteem, self-confidence and pride for myself changed forever. I, like many women, have had self-esteem issues in regards to my weight almost my entire life. I have fluctuated so many sizes that I have probably had a dozen different wardrobes over the last 30 years. Leading up to my shoot (for 9 months) I told myself that I was going to get into the best shape ever! Haha…how many times have we told ourselves that!? I did lose a little bit of weight (not much really), but didn’t “tone” like I wanted to. With all of that being said…the number on the scale and the measurements of my body don’t actually measure my self-worth!!! Having this shoot with Jen and Brian showed me what an amazing, sexy and beautiful woman I am regardless of my size.

The days leading up to my shoot I had my outfits and playlist ready and wasn’t nervous, just super excited. Finally Friday arrived and I listened to my playlist the 70 minute drive to the studio. As I walked up the stairs I was giddy with excitement and FINALLY met Jen! We had a good laugh because I couldn’t believe she was actually real and I kept touching her arm to make sure I was really standing there with her!! She made me feel so welcome and at home and it felt like we had been friends forever. Then Brian walked in and continued to make me feel so welcome and at ease with his laid back personality. Then they both helped coordinate my outfits and helped pick what sets would look best. Jen then did her magic with my hair and makeup! Finally it came time for the best part…..feeling like a sexy, desirable QUEEN for hours!!! Jen helped me with my poses and made sure “things” were all in place. It was amazing to see Brian get in all the different positions to get just the right picture every time. I also have to add that even though there wasn’t much left to the imagination as far as wardrobe, he was such a perfect gentleman. I could have done this all day, but it finally came time for me to leave so they could do some light editing before my reveal. This is the point where I got into my head and started overthinking and getting nervous. I had all of those thoughts that I thought I would have had before my shoot…”what if I look stupid, what if my boobs are saggy, what if I look fat and bulgy”….well let me tell you….I was absolutely crazy for having any of those thoughts!!! They sure know what they are doing to make sure none of those worries came through in my pictures. When Jen brought up my pictures on the tv screen I could have cried (but I didn’t want to mess up my makeup because why not plan a night out while looking and feeling your best ever!). I couldn’t believe that was me on the screen because I never thought I was that beautiful and sexy. But you know what…I AM and so are all of you!! I left there feeling like a supermodel and vowed to continue to rise up and challenge myself to remember my self-worth and to always remind others as well.

The day finally came to pick up my products! I could have had them shipped, but what a great excuse to see Jen again (sorry Brian, but you weren’t there!). My album and wall art was even more amazing than I expected! I am even repainting my bedroom to showcase them even better! I still look at my pictures everyday to remind myself how beautiful I am. My husband was amazed at my pictures and even jokes with me saying that a gorgeous woman has sent him a picture and holds it up to show me my picture!
I will leave you all with this….I wish for all of you that haven’t had the opportunity to do this or that haven’t made the leap, that you too will feel this way about yourselves. JUST DO THE SHOOT!! YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!

Xoxo,

Erica

I know the importance because...

As a boudoir photographer myself, I know the importance of doing these sessions. I try to put myself in client's shoes from time to time and admire Brian and Jen's work so much that I knew I had to do a session with them. I was in a bad place personally and decided to book a session with Brian and Jen to help get me out of it. I had all of the classic doubts and cold feet about the session such as: hating the way my body looked, not feeling confident with anything I picked out to wear, knowing that I could be putting this money towards bills or things for my family, but I had to keep reminding myself that it's important to invest in myself and into self care. Everything leading up to the session was fantastic. I loved all of the emails I got from Brian and Jen with how to prep and what to expect. They gave me all of the information needed to I knew exactly what to expect throughout the experience. Jen would check in with me often and became my own personal little hype squad. I needed that more than I knew at the time. The day before the session I got into a little fender bender. I live in another state so I planned to drive down to Ohio that day and have a nice relaxing day to myself (I am a mom of two so any time alone is like gold) to prepare for the session. After the fender bender, I could have easily used that as an excuse to reschedule the session. Jen even offered that, but I knew it was now or never. So, off I went to Ohio with a dented car and a head full of stress and doubt. The next day I was ready to go. Full of nerves and excitement, I walked into their studio and immediately felt comfortable. While Jen and Brittney glammed me up, Brian hung out and we all laughed and joked until it was time for the session. I felt like a total BOMBSHELL with the glam sesh those two did! We went through all the outfits I brought (since I had a tough time deciding on my own) and picked out the ones to wear. I was going to play it safe but almost instantaneously felt like a vixen and switched up one of my outfits for a more sultry one of theirs that I would have never picked out. I am SO glad I did. Those are some of my favorite images. After the shoot I went to a cute little Italian restaurant right by their studio and had a delicious carb filled lunch. Then it was time for the reveal. I think my jaw was on the floor for the whole thing. I know how reveal sessions go and I knew what to expect but I didn't anticipate seeing myself the way they saw me. It was amazing. Boudoir sessions are SO MUCH MORE than sexy photos. I left that day feeling like a damn queen and I've kept that confidence high ever since. Do yourself a favor and just book the session. Investing in ourselves is so important. So, so important. Jen, Brian and Brittney are absolutely incredible at what they do. I can't wait to do another session soon since they keep updating their space and I fall in love with the new sets every time!

XoXo, Miss J

Miss R’s 2nd #SheerExperience

A boudoir session with Sheer is something everyone should do! I’ve had two experiences and both were equally amazing! Not only will you feel like a million bucks, the Sheer team is so talented but down to earth-they’ll make you feel comfortable and will show you a great time! You’ll leave feeling gorgeous and once you see your images you will be blown away!! A day of pampering and that extra boost of confidence is something everyone deserves, and I know I will be back again for another session! I am in love with all of my images and am so glad that I met Jen and Brian and so thankful for the experiences!!

Xoxo, Miss R

Christmas in July

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We can’t wait to welcome you to the SheerFamily and help you start planning your SheerExperience!!!!!

Holly’s #SheerExperience

Hi lovely ladies!  I’m so happy to share my #SheerBeauty experience with you!

For starters, a beautiful friend thought of me & invited me to the group.  At the time, I had no clue how much I was missing out on all the uplifting that has been made possible by Jennifer & Brian Dirksen sharing their amazing talent through Sheer Photography!  I watched in the background for a little while & slowly began to appreciate what they were doing for you all.  I wanted some of that for myself!  I was totally nervous the second I booked my session, however, I kept an eye on all the wonderful posts, videos, & Facebook Lives.  Although I was still nervous, I became more confident with each passing week. 

When it was finally time for my shoot, again, still nervous, it was like a different me.  That may sound silly, but they changed my outlook of myself before I ever got to the studio!  It was like I was there to see friends, which I now know, I was!  Jen & Brian are so down-to-earth, you instantly feel welcomed by them & they seem to strip self-doubt from you like they have magic wands.  When I got out of my car, I let out a big breath to try to calm the nerves that had been creeping up on my drive in.

As soon as I got to the top of the stairs, all my fears left me somehow & I was giddy over how exciting the experience was going to be!  I was ready to be pampered (because who’s kidding – I booked the whole package deal)!  Go big or go home, right?  The excitement that Jen surrounded me with during makeup & hair lead to an incredible calmness in me.  I just got more & more thrilled as we went.

When I looked in the mirror after my hair & makeup was done, I had to do a double take (more like three)!  I had no idea I was looking at myself!  There have been very few times in my life when I have felt as beautiful as I did then!  It was simply amazing!  I couldn’t wait to get started!  From there the rest is history!  I just had fun & let Jen & Brian guide me through.  It was truly the best thing I ever did for myself!

I’ll wrap up by saying this…  Initially, I thought I was doing the session as a surprise gift for my wonderful husband of 22 years.  I even developed a massive plan to hide all of the details from him so he wouldn’t know in advance what I was doing.  I mean it was elaborate & I am a horrible liar.  In the end, I finally understood this was (is) for me.

If you are thinking you can’t do this (for whatever reason your mind is telling you that you can’t), please reconsider.  There is nothing in this world that will make you feel as elated as this!  I promise you, you will NOT regret it!  I know there are many things that can make us feel like it’s something we don’t need.  However, you will be so happy you did it!  I’m 48 years old, a mother of a young adult, and by no means skinny.  I have more things about my body that I don’t like than I can even count.  Yet, that day I felt like I was as young as ever & enjoyed the beauty that my body can be when I see what others see.

Today, while I still struggle with some of those things, Jen & Brian have allowed my mind to forget many of them.  I can now say I enjoy my whole self in a way that wasn’t possible before I became a part of the #SheerBeauty family!  Come join us!

Baby bump and still sexy af

I always wanted to do a boudoir session,  but I could never justify spending the money with being a single mom. Finally when I got engaged last year I was so excited because I knew I wanted to book a session for my fiancés wedding gift, and I wasn’t letting money hold me back anymore.

Then in February, 5 months before my session, a huge surprise, I found out I was expecting. I immediately thought I need to cancel my session because I would be almost 6 months pregnant, and I didn't think my fiancé would enjoy his book as much because let's face it ladies pregnancy does not make most of us feel very sexy.

The whole time I went back and forth on whether or not to still go ahead and do my session or cancel. Thankfully I put the decision off long enough that it was to late to cancel, and I decided to message Jen about tips on outfits that would hide my baby belly in hope's that I would be able to still look sexy. I took her advice and started looking for body suits and high waisted underwear, but I couldn't seem to find anything that I liked, and the more I tried on the more I thought I looked better in just a bra and pantie set. Finally, I decided to just go for it and get outfits that showed off my baby bump.

When I showed up the day of my appointment I was a little nervous but Jen and Brian were so encouraging, and I had a blast! When I went to my reveal session I was surprised at how much I loved my photos baby bump and all! I can't wait to give my fiancé his album. I can't say enough good things about my #SheerExperience and how much it has helped, because I now have a constant reminder that I am sexy and beautiful even when I feel fat and ugly. I can't wait to do another session post pregnancy,  and would even love to do one further along if we decide to get pregnant again.

I see myself differently now...

Thank you both so much! I had such an amazing time and truly feel like it was a life changing experience for how I view myself!! I feel completely transformed.

Before my session I never had a problem being naked, it was very natural for me. It was the fact that I felt awkward, unsexy, and just goofy. I always wanted to appear sexy, but felt with my babyface that it was near impossible. After being shown one of my first photos during the session all of that anxiety started to subside.

Along with the encouragement and enthusiasm from Jen and Brian I felt amazing. I was feeling the confidence shining out of me.

Each new look and set up of the shoot I got more excited and comfortable. I was actually sad when we were all finished!

Once I got home I thought about how great that made me feel and how I wanted to do it again. So I booked another session for December. I am so excited for my next session because now I can go in with this new found confidence of myself and really get to be creative. 

I didn't know how to love myself...

Okay, here goes. I've always wanted to do a boudoir shoot. It was on my bucket list. However, my insecurities always got the best of me. My life has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs. Awful and toxic relationships. I have always struggled to feel "good enough." I looked for validation in other people. Always feeling like I needed another person to feel whole. No matter how that person treated me. I didn't know how to love myself. They don't teach us these things in school.

Anyway, last September, my wife and I and our young twin girls moved to South Carolina to start a new life. Or so I thought. While living there, I was isolated with my children while my "wife" went to the police academy for 8 weeks. After she graduated, I found out she cheated weeks prior while still attending the police academy. Between that, prior abuse mentally and physically, and other forms of cheating I finally decided enough was enough and I got my kids and myself out of the situation and back to Ohio around all of our support system. 

I have been cheated on many times before, and we all know what that does to a person mentally, but this time was different. Instead of beating myself up wondering why I wasn’t good enough, I reminded myself of how far I've come mentally, emotionally & physically. I was angry instead of sad. But I didn’t want revenge. I had two little people watching me now and I needed to show them different. I needed to be stronger than I ever have been. And while I still struggle somedays, I think I'm doing a damn good job despite my ex constantly trying to knock me down. Soon after coming back to Ohio, I got my job back that I had before moving. A job I absolutely love I might add.

One day while working, a co-worker told me about a special that Sheer Photography was doing. I immediately booked a session and said "girl, it's your time now!" Cheesy right? My first encounter with Jen was a little awkward because well, I think we're both a little awkward lol but I wasn't nervous. When the day came for my shoot, I was nervous walking in. But oh so excited. Jen and Brian made the whole experience so comfortable. Normally, I would never walk around in any kind of sexy outfits. Even a bathing suit made me uncomfortable in the past. But I was determined to strut my stuff and show myself how incredibly beautiful I truly am. With the help of Jen and Brian, I accomplished that. At my reveal, seeing my photos made my jaw drop. I think I even said, "is that really me?!" I was so proud of myself!! I still am. This shoot helped me in ways I could never fully explain. So thank you Jen and Brian! You are two truly amazing people. 

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Whips & Pizza Excite ME!!!

“For all the babes reading this and thinking about booking their first session or their forth session (this was my 4th) just do it! From my 1st shoot to my last and all the met ups in between, Jen and Brian have been ABSOLUTELY wonderful and supportive!

I remember my first #SheerExperience, which was given to me as a gift from my mom and it was also put on Facebook live in the VIP Group! I was so nervous I had never done anything like this before and I had hated my body... but I got there & got hair and make up done. Jen showed me around and then to the changing area. When I was ready, which felt like forever for me to walk out of the room, I went and we started with simple easy poses to make sure I was comfortable with what was going on...

Let me tell you by the time we ended up on Facebook live I has a whole new women I had a love for myself, I felt sexy in a way I’ve never felt, I was empowered! I am so thankful for what they gave me and still continue to give me every time I walk up those steps! 

With that said, if you haven’t booked your session yet what are you really waiting on? You’re missing out on one of the most empowering moments of your life.”

Xoxo- Ti

From Self-Destruction To Knowing My Self-Worth

“Like most women, I've struggled with my own insecurities of self-confidence and self-worth. For the longest time, I've always had difficulty believing that I was beautiful. I've been told by many people how beautiful I was, yet was unable to tell my own self that. My lack of confidence caused me to compare myself to other women and would notice how absolutely gorgeous they were. I felt flawed, and my self-worth plummeted as a result.

When I found out that my ex-boyfriend had lied and cheated on me with a married woman, I was completely heartbroken and felt immense sadness and anger. I had the core belief that something was wrong with me and that it was my fault for what had happened. I'm not even sure how to fully articulate this feeling, but whatever it was, I just didn't feel ENOUGH. Pretty enough, clever enough, worthy enough, or just, well, anything enough. I suffered greatly from depression and anxiety, and coped by self-destructing. 

It wasn't until the day after my birthday that I received a text message from a good friend of mine and fellow #SheerBeauty, Miss M. In the message was a link to schedule a boudoir session with Brian and Jennifer at Sheer Photography. Miss M mentioned her own experience with Sheer Photography and described it as being one of the best and most life-changing experiences she's ever had. I've always had an interest in booking a boudoir session and I took her text message as sign that I should finally do something beneficial for myself. So I made it official! I booked my first ever boudoir session with Sheer Photography and it ended up being the best decision I've ever made.

Words cannot express how awesome my #SheerExperience was!! It was truly an amazing and life-changing experience!!! From the moment I walked up the stairs I was filled with excitement and couldn't wait to get started. Brian and Jennifer made me feel comfortable and were so much fun to work with!!! They both made my #SheerExperience an amazing one and helped me feel beautiful, sexy and confident. 

On the day of my reveal, I was amazed at how stunning and sexy I looked in the photographs. I couldn't believe that the woman I saw in the pictures was actually me! For the first time in my life, I said that I was beautiful and actually believed it! I couldn't be happier with my photos!! This whole experience and seeing those photographs has helped me realize that I am much more than what I originally thought of myself as. It has taught me that I do need to start loving myself more because I am worthy, I am beautiful and I am good enough. 

Thank you Brian and Jennifer for giving me the experience of a lifetime. This experience has truly made a world of difference in how I feel and think about myself. I'm forever grateful for everything you both have done for me. Thank you so much.”

IS THAT ME?!?!

It’s still so hard to believe that it is me in these photos.

When I started this adventure I researched every place that offered boudoir photography and even thought about if I could do it myself, but when it came right back to the facts Sheer Photography had the best price for a professional and SAFE experience. 

Never was I scared, heck, I could see myself stripping it all off again.  It was so good for me. I use to weigh a lot; like 300 lbs., then I lost over half of that and ended up divorced after 15 years. All my kids are grown up and I’ve felt ugly, insecure, zero confidence and hated my body. 

Doing this boudoir session, was the perfect chance for someone to show me what I had to offer myself. The Sheer Experience did so much for me. I left there thinking I could make it again and even started looking for a better job.

Brian & Jen made me realize I have a worth and I can’t let anyone, a man, friends, or even family destroy that. I hope all women look at my pictures and realize that I'm definitely not a size 4 and that I even was heavier then I wanted when I came in for pictures but I am beautiful!! Love yourself. Every morning and every night I go to bed remembering this when I look at my wall art.

Don't forget the CHAMPAGNE!!!

Before my photo shoot, I was so nervous about all the little things and very worried about how I’d look on camera. I’ve always had a lot of body image issues and feel my body is “boring” and lacking curves in the right areas.

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Jen starts to boost your confidence right away while she works her magic on your makeup, lashes, and hair. She makes it fun while she does it too, which helps ease the nerves.

Then its time to get undressed for the shoot & both Jen and Brian are so excited it really feels so easy! (Heck, I ended up totally nude by the end 🤣).

When Brian first turned the camera around to show an image I couldn’t believe it was me! After that, it was game on!

At the reveal with Jen, you’ll have a hard time choosing which images are your favorite and that says a lot about their work.

If you are looking to book a boudoir session with Jen and Brian, do it!! I followed their work for years until I finally got the courage, which I’m so happy I did. You will come out feeling super confident and sexy...what woman doesn’t want that?! Also, don’t forget the champagne if you want to have some bonus fun at your shoot!!

Finding my CONFIDENCE!

I had been wanting to do a boudoir session for a while, but always had the thoughts of “you can’t do sexy, you can’t be sexy, you don’t look like the beautiful women you’ve seen do these photo shoots”.

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I was always thinking about all my flaws: I break out all the time, my booty could be bigger, and my boobs could be smaller. In my mind, my body is not where I wanted it to be for doing a sexy photo shoot.

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I decided to scheduled my first boudoir session, I went with my best friend so we could do it together. She had previously done a boudoir before, so she was my support system for mine. We ended up going to someone she had found on social media. I thought well at least if my photos don’t turn out great I wouldn’t be spending a lot of money.

Well in turn I lost more than a little money, I lost so much confidence in myself, and was scared to even show my now fiancé the finished photos because even though he says I’m sexy, I felt anything but that, deep down I thought if he saw those photos he wouldn’t think I was as sexy as he said I was before.

After I stopped dragging myself through the dirt, and feeling down on myself I reached out to Jen & Brian. I had known about Sheer Photography for 4 years, and absolutely loved their work! I told them my story, and they were there to listen, and provide me with so much information, and encouragement not to let this one bad shoot define how I felt about myself.

I know many people will be like ”well why didn’t you go there in the first place?” And like previously stated I felt that I couldn’t do/be sexy, so I went in the wrong direction that lead me to believe that so much more. When I decided that it was my time to try again I knew coming to Sheer was going to change things for me, I just didn’t know how much!

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From the time I walked up the stairs, I felt so welcomed, and comfortable around Jen and Brian. They made me feel beautiful, sexy, and so so soooo confident in my skin again. Working with them was just easy, carefree, and so much fun! When I left I was so happy with how the day went and all the sneak peeks that came with it, but was still just a tad bit nervous about going back for my reveal and having to see, and pick all of my photos.

Fast forward to my reveal, I kid you not when I say I wanted to cry watching the slideshow of my photos that they had put together. It had been so long since I saw myself as someone beautiful, and I never really thought of myself as sexy, but HOT DAMN did they prove to me that I can feel and be both! Jen and Brian truly made me feel even more confident in myself than I had ever been.

I wanted to do this for myself, but I never thought that I actually NEEDED to do this for myself.

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I am so beyond thankful for them, and what they’ve done for me. They made me love all things about myself, especially my booty! All I can say is if you’re thinking about doing a boudoir shoot, do it for you! Having a #SheerExperience has made a world of difference in how I look and feel about myself. If you’re like me and had a bad first boudoir shoot and are thinking about doing another one, do it! It’s not you that can’t do/be sexy, because you can and you are, and Jen and Brian are the people you can trust the most to prove that to you!

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Miss A and why she booked a #SheerExperience

First off I want to thank Jenn and Brian for my AMAZING #SheerExperience. They are great people! 

I choose to do my #sheerexperience with them because I am currently ending my marriage of 7 years. It’s been really hard on me. I am a mother of two boys, one whom is in sports and going into a new school, so as every mom knows kids and change sometimes are hard, I own two business, and making a whole new life for myself. I was in such a funk that I started to feel so bad about myself, between the family and friends who I am losing ending my marriage, I was starting to lose sight in who I was and what life ment to me. I was told to do a shoot and feel sexy again to get back out there and be the amazing woman I once was. I went in to Jen and Brian with no limits, I wanted them to tell me how sexy I was, or how amazing I was looking. Having two complete strangers sit there and know nothing about you, repeat over and over how beautiful you are and just get excited every time that picture was taken, that gave me the boost of confidence I was needing back! I now look at my pictures every morning and remind myself on how strong I look in my photos and how badass I really am. I even made one of my favorite pictures the background on my phone, every time someone has my phone or looks and asks me “who is that sexy picture of?” Or “DAMN who is that girl?” I look at them and I smile and say me. The reactions I get keep me going. Knowing that people see me 100% different then how I see myself, they see something in me that I have been looking for and I think I am starting to find it.

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