Up until now, I have just believed everything. “You’re so ugly.” “Stop singing, your voice isn’t any good.” “You’d look so much better if you lost a little weight.” Because of this, I’ve spiraled. Way more times than I can count.

I am always that person that does for others. As a mom and wife it was always about caring for others. There was little to no time left for me. During my marriage I kind of lost who I was. I used to always do my hair, dress up, etc and it felt like leggings and messy mom buns were taking over. Even my friends kind of (nicely) told me I was looking a little frumpy. I’ve been following Molly’s fb page for quite some time and decided to take the plunge and try out boudoir photography. I wanted to see myself as the badass I was and as I found out I still am!

To be honest I was dreading it. I originally booked it for over the summer but many unfortunate personal events led me to rescheduling. Between these times I put on a lot of weight and didn't think anything could make me feel good about myself. But I was so wrong. Molly did a phenomenal job of bring out my inner sexy image through these pictures!

I wanted to see myself as others see me. It’s difficult to accept compliments because sometimes I just think people are being nice. I’ve also had multiple surgeries on my hips and wanted to show myself and others that pretty comes in scarred packages as well. Molly is a wizard with that camera and her artistry is awesome. I fucking look so pretty! I had a mini meltdown in my car after my reveal, so overwhelmed with my pics.

I was a little nervous. I read all of the inspiration from other clients, and thought, "I won't feel like that. I won't go nude. I won't cry at my pictures. They will just look like regular old me." Needless to say, I was a little negative about how I would react. BUT Oh my gosh, I did almost cry when I saw the pictures of myself! Some didn't even look like me! And I did end up naked! Every single thing other woman have said were right!

I was extremely nervous leading up to my session with Molly. I’m very reserved and conservative in regard to nudity and even opening up to people. Not only was I about to have minimal clothing on in front of the camera, but I had known Molly throughout our school years. Deep down I knew it wouldn’t be a problem but just thinking of that gave me additional anxiety leading up to my session. I kept telling myself that she’s a professional and reminded myself of how amazing her artwork truly is.

Okay so right after the session, I actually felt very sick.

But as weird as this may sound...I truly believe something came out of me that day.

All the negativity that my own mind had thought up or the negativity that others have put into my head, it all left. I own my feelings and happiness. No one else can control that. And no matter how many times I’ve heard those negative comments and even for future negative comments, rise above Stephanie because you are beautiful, you are strong, and you can do this!

First off, my initial reason for scheduling my session was because I was supposed to be getting married. And that just isn’t in the cards yet. Secondly I put on twenty pounds due to quarantine, which of course made me beyond self conscious. I was literally disgusted with myself. I had a mental breakdown and CRIED on the way to my session.

Consider how much you feel down about yourself, cause really, who doesn’t? Then think for just a moment having a wave of confidence wash over you and imagine how peaceful that can be... well it’s possible.. and a boudoir shoot with Molly is exactly what to do to get there!

“Leading up to my session I was a little nervous. Sometimes, when you approach new people, no matter how confident you are in yourself, you're not sure how much of yourself to show. I was mostly self conscious and worried about my of my lack of filter. I’m so glad I was able to be 100% me with Molly.”

the trial, the lawyers, the hospital rape kit, the restraining order, counseling . . . and he still got to walk away from it scott free.

I almost canceled everything I was going to do for myself. I fell into a deep depression in 2018. I was going through a lot medically, that I had just given up on the most important thing in life, ME.

I feel like I crossed something off of my bucket list. More importantly, however, I learned that Im objectively a total smoke show... even though I don't always feel like it.

The first few camera clicks and I was a hot mess. I had definitely forgotten how to be sexy. I was awkward but Molly was so gracious and I was able to listen to how she was coaching me a long. Then moving became easier, I settled into myself.

Why was I doing this then? Why was I spending a fuck ton of money on something that I already look at in the mirror and HATE daily? It made no sense and I almost canceled.

I truly believe something came out of me that day. All the negativity that my own mind had thought up or the negativity that others have put into my head, it all left. I own my feelings and happiness. No one else can control that. And no matter how many times I’ve heard those negative comments and even for future negative comments, rise above Stephanie because you are beautiful, you are strong, and you can do this!

I felt inspired to tell others to do this, it made me feel so good about myself.

I know it sounds cliche, but to become proud of your body through the art she provides is something I would never have thought possible.

I know it sounds cliche, but to become proud of your body through the art she provides is something I would never have thought possible.

I felt so happy afterwards! I felt like calling every one of my girlfriends on my drive home and telling them how much fun it was. My session put me in such a good mindset even days after! I think it has definitely given me more confidence and helped me see myself as sexy.