Ally in the Alley
-Boudoir session with Ally – Boudoir Photography, Winnipeg, Manitoba -
For Ally’s Creative Session we did 3 unique sets drawing inspiration from Ally’s vivacious personality and interests in 420 and age regression. The first set you will see is our Trippy Neon Set. For the neon set we incorporated a trippy neon mushroom background, a neon green Mary-Jane lingerie set from the client closet and a bubble machine!
For our second set we explored age regression, this meant incorporating sweet things like candy and a frilly skirt while also portraying submission with the use of the collar and cuffs.
Our final set and possibly my favorite was our 420 set. It was a brisk -20C day here in Winnipeg but we didn’t have to venture too far at all for some amazing urban scenery to perfectly compliment the vibe. For Ally’s lingerie we selected a bodysuit from Playful Promises Regalia, paired with jeans and a fur coat supplied by Ally. Oh and I can’t forget the cool green sunglasses I found on Amazon!
Keep reading to see Ally’s take on this session and more stunning images!
What inspired you to apply for the creative content call?I thought this would be the perfect outlet to have a fun shoot with you again but also to show off some different sides of me that people wouldn't guess I housed !
What story or message did you want to convey?Kind of wanted to do good girl by day bad gal by night. Submissive and sweet during our little shoot and then fierce and powerful by night. Basically, that just by looking at someone you'll never know what lies beneath them. As Shrek said it best "onions have layers, ogres have layers". Never judge a book by its cover. Sometimes the contents will shock you.
Why was doing this important to you? What did this session mean or symbolize to you?Doing this call just further affirmed that I AM POWERFUL, I AM BRAVE and i most certainly AM BEAUTIFUL; flab, stretchmarks, kinks and all. I want better representation of age regression/little space. Its not "weird" or "incestuous". Regression is a beautiful way for me to calm down, collect my thoughts or let no thoughts happen at all!!
How did you feel before and during your session?I was so pumped, the days leading up to my shoot were so exciting. March 2nd finally came around and we had such a blast! Sandy did a wonderful job of conveying the look we wanted and made me feel elegant but yet so badass. Walking out of studio left me with the biggest smile on my face and some glazed over eyes LOL #420. I anxiously waited for Lynn to email saying the reveal is ready, to say the least i was s o pleased.
What effect did this session have on your self love journey?I had gained a bit of weight in the past month or so and was a tad nervous to shoot considering I was about 15 pounds heavier than when I shot in August. But i didn't give it a second thought and decided that my weight and "imperfections" make me human and make me unique. In the past I may have shied away and wore less revealing outfits, but i said fuck it!!! Regarding my little side, I have hid it away for many years except from people who I know would understand and support me. I threw the judgmental thoughts/comments people could have about this, about me away and i just gave er'!!
What was your favourite part of the experience? I loved how many medias we used and the colour pallets incorporated! It was also so nice to have someone else take the pictures for me, instead of propping my little phone up somewhere and taking pics myself.
What would you say to someone else nervous about booking a boudoir session or someone nervous about their body?There comes a point in ones life where cares must go to the wind, the self sabatour must go to the wind and you just have to full send it! Rock the body the divine gave you, we only have one chance to live in it. Express yourself, allow yourself to blossom into the confident woman/man you are!!! Also, the investment is so 1000% worth it!!!
How did you your images make you feel?The whole time Lynn revealed the images I had the biggest, cheesiest smile on my face. I was so utterly pleased with the end results and never thought i could look SO FIERCE and so adorable at the same time. All of the images were so so beautiful.
What was your biggest takeaway from this experience?Ill put it plainly and simply, YOLO. Represent you and what you stand for with pride and unapologetic confidence.
Any final thoughts you would like to share with others about your session or experience?Lynn is such a great photographer but also is a wonderful human, with a story, with real emotion and makes a genuine effort to make sure you are comfortable and feel powerful!
