Why did you choose to do a boudoir shoot and why did you select Boudoir by Nomi?

I was approaching my 40th birthday and with the ongoing pandemic, I knew I wasn’t going to be able to celebrate my milestone birthday how I had imagined. I started thinking of what I could do for myself for my birthday that would be something special for me to remember. After some thought, I decided on stepping outside of my comfort zone and started looking into boudoir photographers in NYC.

After extensive research, reading reviews and reviewing portfolios I found that Boudoir by Nomi was exactly what I was looking for. After my initial phone conversation with Nomi I knew right away that I was making the right choice, Nomi was so easy to talk to, walking me through the options, and answering all of my questions.

I also can’t forget the importance to me, especially this year with supporting a small woman owned business!

What were your feelings going into your photography session?

Anxious, Nervous, Self-Conscious with a side of excitement. From the time I booked the shoot until the morning of the shoot I’d say I was 20% excited and 80% nervous. The morning of I woke up with butterflies in my stomach with a mixture of those feelings.

What was your favorite part of the experience?

Once you walk into the studio the excitement and fun takes over!

It’s so hard to pick only one part, everything was amazing!

Nomi and her glam team (Thx Jane & Nicki) made me feel so incredibly comfortable, at ease and beautiful. After only a short time in the studio my fears and apprehensions disappeared and transitioned into feelings of comfort, enjoyment and fun! I loved having Nomi help pick out a selection of outfits combining what I brought to the shoot along with her extensive & incredible wardrobe.

Also a huge shoutout to Jane and Nicki for my amazing makeup & hair, these ladies did such an amazing job with my glam, it felt incredible being pampered and glammed up.

What were your feelings going into your photography session?

Nomi lives up to the amazing reviews she receives online.

Nomi makes you feel so comfortable, after only a short time in the studio I felt more like I was spending an afternoon with friends.

Nomi’s studio space is beautiful, you can tell that she has spent time picking out the right pieces and layout of the studio.

I loved having Nomi guide me through the poses for each of the photos, I always feel awkward having photos taken of me and having Nomi walk me through each pose was wonderful.

Last but certainly not least – I am in love with the final photos, the digital photos and photo album all turned out better than I ever imagined.

Is there anything else you think would be helpful to others considering booking a shoot with Nomi and her team?

Don’t let your nerves or lack of confidence stop you from booking a session.  On top of the incredible time I had while in the studio, along with the beautiful photos Nomi captured I walked out of the studio with improved confidence, seeing my own beauty through a new lens and felt like a badass woman ready to take on my 40’s.   

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