HMUA: Unleashed by Lauren Wardrobe Stylist + Photographer:  Elizabeth Zimmerman

I put out a model call for curvy, gorgeous women and Amanda was one of the first to respond.  It was a huge deal that she was volunteering to model because she's normally very modest & shy...but she felt like she needed to do something wild and unexpected -- something outside of her comfort zone.   She had just suffered a major trauma.  Her husband, and father of her 2 sons, abandoned them very unexpectedly.  It was a huge shock and really tested her.  But, since then, she has grown so incredibly much.  I admire her, as a woman and as a mama.

As for her boudoir session with me -- I applaud her bravery!  She truly knocked it out of the park!!

HMUA: Unleashed by Lauren Wardrobe Stylist: Meggie Copeland Photographer:  Elizabeth Zimmerman I met Robyn, "Beau", through a friend and was SO excited to shoot her boudoir session.  I knew she was nervous but she really went with it and gave it her all.  By the time we were 15 minutes in she was taking direction on poses and which emotions to exude so perfectly.  It was incredible. The whole team had so much fun.  We were silly, laughing and also just being super sexy together!  So fun!!!!!!

   This is a more personal post…but it pertains to women in general as well. So, here goes.   There is an unspoken truth among us women, I've found.   I've found this because I am now one of the unlucky women that have discovered this truth for myself.   What's worse...