Hamilton Boudoir Photographer

I decided to have these portraits taken because I’ve lost 150 lbs and wanted a confidence boost. I’ve been working hard to align how I feel on the inside with how I look on the outside. I struggle with body dysmorphia, and there are days when it’s hard to see my progress or feel beautiful. Having these portraits allows me to see myself clearly. They remind me of how far I’ve come and help me appreciate the person I am today. On the tough days, I can look at them and remind myself, “That’s you — and you are beautiful.” I even have the portraits hanging in my bedroom as a daily reminder of my strength and growth. My experience at FABLE was absolutely wonderful. Everyone I met was so kind, genuine, and welcoming. I was very nervous about having my portrait taken, but the photographer immediately put me at ease. She made the session so comfortable and fun that I even agreed to let another photographer take pictures of her taking pictures of me, something I never would have done before! Choosing my final portraits was also such a great experience. The team was patient, supportive, and encouraging throughout the whole process. Everyone at FABLE made me feel seen, confident, and beautiful. I’ve been showing my friends and family the portraits and telling them all about how amazing FABLE is. The experience had a huge impact on me. Afterwards, I felt more confident, empowered, and proud of how far I’ve come. Seeing the portraits helped me appreciate my body and my journey in a new way. It reminded me that I am beautiful, inside and out, even on the days when I don’t feel that way. Having these portraits to look back on gives me a daily boost of confidence and helps me see myself the way others do. The whole experience with FABLE was truly uplifting and healing, and it’s something I’ll carry with me for a long time.

I needed this for myself for so many reasons. I wanted to see myself as someone fierce, sexy, and full of fire, regardless of divorce or heartbreak. My experience with FABLE, and Megan in particular, was overwhelmingly positive. I felt completely comfortable the entire time and almost transported during the session. It was like being completely myself while also having the freedom to let an inner part of me have free rein. It was amazing. Afterwards, both immediately after the session and again when I saw the portraits, I was a little in awe. I saw myself in a whole new light.

This experience came during a time in my life where I had been through a lot emotionally, mentally, and personally. I’ve faced situations that broke me down, made me question my worth, and left me feeling lost and overwhelmed. There were moments where I felt like I was carrying everything on my own, trying to stay strong while dealing with things most people don’t see. But through all of that, I kept going. I learned how to rebuild myself piece by piece, even on days where it felt impossible. I’ve grown stronger, more independent, and more aware of who I am and what I deserve. The session with Fable meant more to me than just taking photos. It gave me a moment to pause and actually see myself not through everything I’ve been through, but through who I am becoming. It reminded me that I’m not defined by my struggles, but by how I rise from them. I’m still healing, still growing, but I’m proud of how far I’ve come. And if sharing this helps even one woman feel less alone or more hopeful, then it’s worth it. Thank you again for giving me the space to share my story.

I had always wanted to do a boudoir shoot... I am a bit reserved and have always had body image issues so I think I wanted to do this as a challenge for myself, to see if I could come out of my shell and actually do it. My experience at Fable was so much more then I could have ever expected. Everyone was so welcoming and warm, and genuinely excited for me to be able to have this experience. Even though I felt quite nervous going into it, those feelings quickly disappeared after getting glammed up and meeting my photographer. This experience gave me a new appreciation for myself. I got to see myself from a different perspective than I'm used to and was pleasantly surprised at what I saw, even before the pictures were touched up. I really appreciated myself and how I looked in the photos, and it gave me a huge self-esteem boost. Thank you Fable Studios ❤

Just before my 40th birthday, I was lucky enough to win a spot in the Empowerment Project with FABLE. Over the past few years, I’ve made a real effort to focus on myself and start feeling good about who I am again. After the heartbreaking loss of a child, and then welcoming two more children, I knew I needed to take some time to do something just for me. When I saw the post to enter, I decided to give it a shot. It was something I never would have thought to do, but I figured, why not? From the first phone call with the team to the session and the portrait reveal, my experience with FABLE was incredible. I wasn’t sure how I would feel going into it, but the whole team made me feel comfortable, supported, and genuinely beautiful. I felt a confidence I hadn’t felt in a long time, and for the first time in years, I felt sexy in my own skin. My portraits turned out better than I ever could have imagined, and I was proud to share them with real confidence. I truly believe every woman should experience something like this at least once in her life. This was a life-changing experience. It reminded me how important it is to keep choosing myself, too. I plan to keep working on me, and I’d love to do it again someday. Everyone deserves to experience this and feel the high that comes from seeing yourself in a whole new light.

I have always struggled with being able to see what others see. Most of my life, I was bullied for my weight and appearance. I didn't have the fancy expensive clothes growing up, I was a bit on the heavier side, and I wasn't popular. When I'd be out with friends, I never felt seen. I wasn't the pretty, skinny one. Over time, I started to believe all of it. When I looked in the mirror, I still saw the chunky kid with acne. How could I be beautiful? That's not to say that my fiancé and friends don't tell me that I am, but in my head, I was still programmed to think they were only saying it because they had to. Over the past few years, I have done a lot of work on myself. I've lost weight and have been trying to heal the little girl in me who never felt seen, good enough, or pretty. I've surrounded myself with positive people who lift me up and help me see just how beautiful I am. I wanted to do this for myself so I could finally see what they see when they look at me. And boy, did it help. My experience at FABLE was amazing. I remember sitting parked outside the building thinking, "Oh gosh, am I really doing this?" But from the moment I walked in, everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Alex did my hair and makeup, and she was fantastic. We had such great conversations, and she really helped settle my nerves. Kaitlyn was my photographer, and she was so much fun. She helped me choose outfits and talked me through every pose. As the session went on, I became more and more confident and less concerned about the minimal amount of clothing. I just remember feeling so pretty and so confident when I left that day. Viewing the portraits afterwards was a blast. It was so hard to narrow down my favourites. They were put into a beautiful album, and I even had one turned into a canvas. I get to look at them every day for a much-needed boost of confidence. This experience has played a huge part in changing how I see myself. On the days when I look in the mirror and don't like how I look or I'm feeling down on myself, I can look at these amazing portraits and remember what a beautiful, confident woman I really am. I finally see what my friends and fiancé have been trying to tell me all along. I gained a greater appreciation for my body. I carry myself differently. And most importantly, I feel beautiful, inside and out.