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Morgan’s Bridal Boudoir | North Carolina Boudoir Photographer | Jacksonville, NC

The Best Wedding Gift

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Morgan! She wanted to gift her fiance something a little spicy, a little sweet, and absolutely timeless on their wedding day. She found me online, booked a shoot for her bridal boudoir, and the rest is history! I love working with brides and hearing their love stories, their wedding plans, and creating art that is personal and meaningful for their special day. Not only is it a fantastic gift to give their fiance, it also gives them the opportunity to take a beat, pamper themselves, and really cherish this time in their lives. I can’t wait to hear his reaction to the album we created!

How did you hear about Andrea King Photography?

– I found Andrea King Photography by searching locally for boudoir photographers online. Andrea seemed the most reputable in my area and her website and gallery looked amazing so I took the chance! 

Why Boudoir Photography? What led you to book a session? 

– I wanted to give my soon to be husband something special on our wedding day next month! A boudoir album is an AMAZING gift to give to your significant other. Although, after being pampered with hair, makeup, and mimosas, it felt more like a gift to myself! 

How did you feel before the session vs after it wrapped?

– I felt extremely nervous on the way to meet Andrea for my session. However, right when I pulled into her driveway she was waiting outside for me with a smile and gave the biggest hug as soon as I got out of my car. From there, I instantly felt more comfortable. Throughout the session, Andrea guided me through every step, from helping me pick out outfits in her closet, showing me how to pose, and even showing me every picture she took right after she took them to make sure I liked it! I left the session feeling confident, smiling, and SO excited for the reveal! 

What was your reaction to your images during your reveal? Did seeing your images change how you see yourself?

– The reveal was MOUTH DROPPING! I couldn’t believe the body in those pictures was mine! Andrea did a perfect job at posing me in ways that brought out my best features. The photos gave me the confidence boost that I was lacking and allowed me to view myself in a way that I never have before.  

If you could say one thing to the women who are too scared to book a boudoir experience what would it be?

 Simple… DO IT. I walked in wanting to do this for my soon to be husband, and it ended up being more for me. If you are nervous, I highly recommend Andrea as I don’t think anybody else would have made me feel as comfortable and confident as she did. I will absolutely be back to Andrea again! 

ANDREA KING PHOTOGRAPHY | JACKSONVILLE, NC PHOTOGRAPHER | JACKSONVILLE, NC BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER

Hair/Makeup by Alison Cosner

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One of my clients reminded me of how good booking a shoot can be for your mental health. I’m not talking about seeing the final result, I’m talking about the process we go through leading up to the shoot. Getting your hair done, getting your nails done, or getting a bikini wax can simply transform your mood and make you feel like a woman again. It’s a simple indulgence in self care that we overlook because most of the time our focus is on the shoot as well. I know that in my every day life I wear a messy bun and gym shorts almost every day. You can’t pour from an empty cup so make sure you’re doing something to refill yours. 💕
 
 
 
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I generally disappear from all aspects of life during this time of year. I’d rather be floating in the ocean and spending time with my boys than staring at my screen. But I feel like I still need to say this- ladies- put on your bathing suit and participate in life. Go swim in the ocean, lay out by the pool, take your littles to the splash pad. Stop tugging and hiding because you are worried what people think about you in a bathing suit. In 10 years your people will not remember what your hair was like, what type of bathing suit you had on, or what the number on the scale was. They are going to remember the laughter, the joy, and fun that you had together. You’re going to miss making memories with the people who love you just the way you are because you’re worried about people who you don’t even know. So just stop it. Put on your swimsuit and have fun, go running as fast as you can into those waves. Life is too short to do anything but that. 🫶🏻
Things we create here in the studio
- art
- Thirst traps
- An endless supply of self confidence
- Gifs
- Badass alter egos 😏
Be too much, say the quiet part out loud. Don’t worry about what other people think about you. Your people will find you because your spark will radiate through the darkest and quietest corners. Love yourself unapologetically, you will never be the version of yourself that you are in this moment.
Happy Monday you little baddie. If you’re seeing this post it’s for a reason. Maybe you need a little motivation or a pep talk to help finish off your day. Maybe you’ve been thinking about how to refill your cup, to pamper yourself, to cross one item off your bucket list. 

Whatever the case may be, you are seeing this for a reason. So today I hope you remember that you are a force, that you are absolutely stunning, and you can handle whatever shenanigans are thrown your way. Because you my spicy little taco, are a total badass. And don’t ever let anybody tell you otherwise. 

Now go kick Monday in the fartbox. 
Hmua: @beauteasebyalison 

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