I first knew about them when my friend posted photos of her on Facebook. They were truly eye-catching because it was a boudoir-themed shoot. Amazed with the stunning beauty of every photo, I just had to look up The Boudoir Dolls myself. As I hopped on over their website, I instantly fell in love with their photography. Their style is very sexy--sensual even--but at the same time very neat, clean, and classy. They also are for women empowerment, hoping to make every woman feel confident and good in her own skin during a photoshoot session. With all these factors combined, I just couldn't resist to take my chance to have our own appointment with them. After several exchange of emails, we've finally set a date.
I was so elated because I know that it will be one heck of a photoshoot that I will never forget. Seeing their finished works, I just can't help but look forward to our set date. My sister had no idea I booked us a session with the dolls, hence her excitement after I told her the great news.
After much anticipation, we finally met the girls! Our official make up artist, Kaycee Lim, gladly offered her beautiful house to be our studio. As we got to know each other, the girls quickly and humbly moved the furniture around to have the perfect set up for the shoot. Before we started, Shayla led us into prayer, as she asked God for creativity, hoping that they glorify Him with the photos they take. By this time, I was completely blown away. To know that these girls want to please God with their work made me all the more impressed and amazed, and it just made me extra psyched to see the final photos.
All through out the shoot, the girls just made me feel so comfortable (I swear I could've stripped down to my birthday suit because they made me feel THAT much at ease), guiding and helping me with the poses and affirming me with very flattering words. In a span of minutes, the girls were no longer strangers to me, they were now more like amigas, making me feel so beautiful, wanting me to shine even brighter. I remember Danielle, the crazy-fun girl, talking to my feet as they were tense in holding some poses. She even caressed them! Her humor definitely kept the mood light and laugh-out-loud happy. Then during breaks, we would talk about the most random things--from personal stuff to body-image topics--they were just more than willing to have real conversations. I even showed them my favorite pole dance video because they were also interested to try it! The warmth and energy they wreaked in the room was enough to make me one joyful model, ready and willing to work it in front of the lenses! To say that the overall experience was fun would be an understatement. I truly wish every Plump Pinay would have the same privilege we had, being photographed by 3 absolutely wonderful, talented, and amiable women. It really is one experience I will never forget.
STYLING: ME :)
MAKE UP: KAYCEE LIM
PHOTOGRAPHY: THE BOUDOIR DOLLS
SPECIAL THANKS TO: AZTA URBAN SALON PIONEER (hair color and mani-pedi)
To Shayla, Arlene and Danielle: Thank you! I can't even put into words the gratitude I wanna express because you truly brought out even more the confidence and comfort I have with my big, curvacious body! Hehe :) Having worked with such talented and passionate women who takes their craft to a higher level and purpose is such a privilege (and a rare-find!). This is the very first time I had a boudoir shoot, and I'm so glad I did it with you. ♥ God is indeed great!
IT WOULDN'T BE COMPLETE IF WE DIDN'T HAVE OUR TWIN SHOTS! :)
BIG LOVE ♥THE PLUMP PINAY AND THE BOUDOIR DOLLS would like to extend their love by giving away 10% (digital) discount coupons to the first 5 who will blog about them both! :) Link it to The Plump Pinay's Facebook page and get 10% OFF on your booking with THE BOUDOIR DOLLS! :) Go make that blog entry NOW!
Watch out for Stacy's photos! :)
Plump love,
Danah