From Self-Doubt to Self-Love: How One Central Minnesota Mom Rediscovered Her Confidence Through Boudoir
Meet a 41-year-old single mom from Central Minnesota who took a leap for herself and came out glowing with confidence. Between raising two kids and working at a law firm, she had spent years putting everyone else first. Like so many women, she’d dreamed of doing a boudoir session for over a decade, but always found a reason to wait.
Then one day, she saw a post in a local Facebook moms group about ENVY Beauty + Boudoir, a luxury boudoir photography studio in Princeton, Minnesota, and something clicked.
“I had wanted to do a boudoir shoot for about a decade but always found a reason to put it off. I finally said to myself, ‘You’ve put this off for so long. You’re not getting any younger or thinner, and you have the money — so what are you waiting for?’”
Before the Shoot
Like most women, she had mixed feelings about her body. After giving birth to four babies in eight years, her body had changed and she hadn’t fully learned to love it again.
“I didn’t hate my body, but I wasn’t loving it either. I’d lost myself a little bit.”
Leading up to her session, excitement started to mix with nerves.
“I was worried I wasn’t ‘good enough’ to do such a vulnerable shoot. On the way to the studio I kept thinking, ‘I’m not thin enough, not pretty enough, what if I can’t pull this off?’”
Those thoughts melted away the moment she stepped inside the ENVY Beauty + Boudoir studio in Princeton, MN — a private, welcoming space designed for women to feel empowered, comfortable, and celebrated.
“I felt very welcomed by Sheri and Lana. They were amazing at putting me at ease. The studio itself was stunning — so many outfits and sets to choose from! It felt like stepping into a dream.”
During the Shoot
As the camera clicked, something inside her shifted.
“My favorite part was when I started to feel comfortable in my own skin. Sheri has a way of making you feel good about yourself. Seeing her light up when she captured the ‘perfect shot’ made me believe that I was worth all the pampering and that my pictures were going to be amazing.”
Her standout moment?
“The pose on the back of the couch — a total classic — made me feel sexy in my own skin.”
After the Shoot
Then came the moment of truth: seeing the photos.
“I was shocked! It was amazing to see myself as a sexy, confident, beautiful woman. I couldn’t believe some of them were even me.”
The transformation wasn’t just physical — it was emotional.
“This experience changed how I view myself and my body. It made me realize that my shape or size doesn’t determine my worth. I can be confident and even sexy no matter what. Sheri reminded me of that.”
The Most Empowering Part
For her, the true power of the experience wasn’t just in the photos — it was in reclaiming her identity.
“Believing that I was worth it. As a parent, we often put ourselves last. This reminded me that I’m more than just someone’s mom. I’m a strong, capable woman who deserves to be celebrated.”
Her Message to You
When asked what she’d say to someone considering booking a boudoir session, her answer was simple:
“Book it. What’s the worst that can happen? You’ll fall in love with yourself and you’ll definitely be staring at your pictures for a long time!”
Her tips for first-timers?
“Take advantage of the Boudie Bank. Be open to new looks and styles. Stretch, breathe, and embrace the day — nerves and all.”
Why Her Story Matters
Her story is every woman’s story — waiting, doubting, putting yourself on hold until the “perfect” time that never comes.
At ENVY Beauty + Boudoir, a Central Minnesota boudoir studio located in Princeton, we help women rediscover their confidence every single day. Whether you’re from Elk River, St. Cloud, Cambridge, or the Twin Cities, this experience is about celebrating you — just as you are, right now.
You don’t need to lose weight, feel ready, or have it all figured out. You just need to show up and let us take care of the rest.
✨ You’re already everything you need to be.
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