Tammy's Boudoir Experience | Nashville Boudoir Photographer

The Stories of Brave Women and Their Nashville Boudoir Photo Shoot
by Nashville Boudoir Photographer Caley Newberry

We’re starting a new series, where we ask some of our amazing clients to tell us about their boudoir photo shoot experience. We asked a few questions, and they answered! First up, is Tammy.

I watched Tammy TRANSFORM from the first time we talked on the phone to the woman who picked up her images. Seeing her come out of her shell was emotional even for me. I’ve learned over the years that when women build up the bravery to reach out to me, they’re already putting themselves in a vulnerable space, so they’re often ready to share their stories. I wish I could go into detail about the experiences I hear of other women — the abuse, abandonment, tenacity, and loss — but those aren’t my stories to tell, and I’m honored to be trusted with them. Let’s just say, Tammy was one of those stories that touched me. Her vision of herself was not what I wanted for her, and I was determined to show her the version of herself that we all see and love.

I don’t want to take away from her words, so I’ll let her take it from here.

1. Tell us a little bit about your life.

   I had just turned 50 and was separated and working towards a divorce. I have three beautiful daughters, but I always saw myself as a mom and not necessarily as a woman, most certainly not as a beautiful or sexy woman.

2. What made you decide to do a boudoir photo shoot?

   I have friends who tell me my opinion of myself is not the way others see me. I wanted to do something special for my 50th birthday and wanted to see myself through someone else’s eyes.

3. How did you feel going into your session?

   I was very nervous. I thought there was no way my photos could turn out like everyone else’s or how I so desperately wanted them to, but Caley made me feel amazing. She was so encouraging, and that alone made me feel so good about myself.

4. How did you feel when you saw your images?

   I cried! The photos were beautiful, and I couldn’t believe that was ME I was looking at. There’s probably not a day that goes by that I don’t look at my photos. It has been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had!

5. Did your photos reflect how you see yourself?

   I never saw myself as a beautiful, sexy woman, but that’s exactly what I see when I look at these photos. I’m getting better at not being so critical of the woman looking back at me in the mirror.

When I saw my photos, I cried. I couldn’t believe that was me I was looking at!