Whitby Boudoir Photographer

After having my first son, I did not have the motivation to care for myself. After a year, I got that motivation back and started focusing on myself and working out. That's when I found out I was pregnant again. Fast forward to after my second son was born, and I did not have the energy or motivation to focus on myself anymore. I was only focused on taking care of my sons. When I saw the post for the Empowerment Project on Instagram, I wanted to participate to encourage myself to focus on me again. Not taking care of myself for six months affected me mentally. I thought this experience would help me be happy with myself, see that even after two kids I still got it, and push me to focus on myself again. My experience at FABLE was amazing. From the moment you walk in, everybody was so welcoming and listened to the reasons why I wanted to do this. The makeup artist was amazing. I did not have any idea what kind of makeup I wanted, and she did an amazing job creating a look that suited me. The same goes for my hair. The photographer was amazing as well. She made the experience feel comfortable and not awkward at all. I really enjoyed it, and all of the poses were amazing. She did a great job at hiding my biggest insecurity while still making the portraits look amazing. It made me so happy seeing my portraits. It boosted my confidence so much and made me feel amazing.

I wanted to prove to myself that I could do something amazing without being self-conscious. Stepping out of my comfort zone has helped me grow and become a better version of myself. It has allowed me to thrive and finally enjoy the self-esteem that I never had in my 43 years of existence. Walking into FABLE was an inspiring moment. Seeing the beautiful, artistic portraits of others instantly gave me a sense of confidence and excitement for my own session. The team welcomed me warmly and made me feel completely at ease from start to finish. Their kindness, professionalism, and positive energy created such a comfortable environment that I forgot all my initial nervousness. The entire experience was truly incredible. I felt like a professional model and couldn’t believe how naturally everything flowed during the session. When I saw the final portraits, I was amazed. They were absolutely stunning. This experience has boosted my confidence and made me feel empowered in ways I never imagined.

I did this because I was bullied through elementary and high school for being "fat," wearing glasses, having pimples, and never feeling like I fit in. As I entered my forties, I began a self-love journey that eventually led to turning 50 and doing this session. For the first time in my life, I finally feel beautiful in my own skin. The experience was amazing. Everyone was welcoming and caring, and they made my social anxiety almost disappear completely. My hair and makeup looked gorgeous, and my photographer was a sweetheart. I have recommended this experience to many of my friends. Afterwards, I felt like the sexy, fiery bitch I have always wanted to be. I love looking at my portraits, and I have three framed in my bedroom that give me a quick confidence boost every morning.

I felt a personal need to do this photo shoot to address child loss, its impact on a woman's confidence, and the path to rebalancing life. This subject is rarely discussed or embraced through art. We also do not advocate enough against medical racism or highlight the issues surrounding Black and Indigenous maternal health. For me, this photo shoot serves as a reminder that child loss can be portrayed through art, blending beauty, strength, and pain. It is something that deserves more recognition and understanding, helping to rebuild women and families who experience this type of loss. My experience with FABLE was extraordinary, uplifting, empowering, and unique. The professionalism was exceptional. The experience renewed my mind, body, and soul while empowering my spirit. It reminded me of the power I carry within to overcome challenges, speak my truth, and create change. The photo shoot profoundly impacted my life, transforming my energy and my sense of identity while helping me begin to heal the broken pieces left behind by the experience surrounding my daughter's death. This session holds a special place in my heart, as I had eagerly anticipated my first maternity photo shoot during that same year before giving birth. This experience taught me how to embrace my reality, my beauty, my resilience, my strength, and my pain, all while standing firmly in my purpose. Thank you for allowing me to share my story with the world.

The last six years have been intensely challenging. My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s right before COVID, and while we were preparing for her new lifestyle, my dad fell ill. He spent eight months being moved from hospital to hospital and then to long-term care before passing away in August 2022. A year and a half later, my mom had a stroke. She was in the hospital for a month before we lost her in March 2024. It was an extremely difficult time, especially while working full-time and raising two children as a single mom. The stress led to me gaining 60 lbs. Last year, it felt like a fog had finally lifted. I started focusing on myself and trying to figure out who I was now. I began my weight loss journey in May 2025, and when I saw the promotion for The Empowerment Project, I had already lost 50 lbs. The problem was that I felt great with my clothes on but had zero confidence in my own skin. I was hoping the session would give me some confidence and remind me how to love my body again. My experience with FABLE was simply fantastic. From the moment I walked through the front door, I felt special and like the team really understood who I am and what I was trying to achieve. I felt empowered. My hair and makeup were fabulous, and the session was so much fun. Even viewing my portraits afterwards was beyond anything I could have imagined. The experience gave me a whole new confidence that has been life-changing. I respect my body and feel super sexy. It also gave me the courage to put myself out there, and I have since found a love that I never thought I would have. Now that I am down 75 lbs and have reached my goal, I’m planning on booking my next session very soon.

Brittany Doing a boudoir session was always something I said I wanted to do, but I could never justify it. Truthfully, I was always just really nervous and self-conscious. When my husband came into the room and announced that we had won a couples session, it was all or nothing. I was excited to experience it with him, but I was definitely nervous. As a plus-size woman with low self-confidence, I was very much in my head when we arrived at the studio. The entire FABLE team was amazing from start to finish. The planning process was easy, communication was clear, and everyone was so welcoming. My makeup artist was fabulous. She was bubbly, bright, and made me feel excited instead of nervous. Kaitlyn, our photographer, made our experience unforgettable. My husband made me feel sexy. I felt sexy. We didn't feel like the exhausted parents of a special-needs child. We took the time to look at each other, be present, and just have fun. By the end of the session, I felt comfortable in a way I never expected. The experience gave me such a confidence boost. We were on a high for the rest of the week and couldn't wait to see the portraits. Choosing our favourites was almost impossible because we loved them all. FABLE captured how we felt about each other in such a beautiful and authentic way. We have our portraits hanging in our bedroom and still talk about them all the time. It's an experience I will always treasure, and I would highly recommend FABLE to anyone, especially couples. Ryan When I first saw the opportunity on Facebook, I was immediately intrigued. My wife and I were coming up on our 11th anniversary, and I thought it would be a fun way for us to step outside our comfort zones and do something new together. One of my biggest reasons for applying was my wife. I wanted her to have the opportunity to see herself the way I see her every day. She is a beautiful woman, but she sometimes struggles to see that herself. I thought this could be a chance for her to gain some confidence and self-esteem. From the moment we arrived at FABLE, every single person we met was warm, encouraging, and incredibly kind. They made us feel comfortable right away and gave us the confidence we needed throughout the session. What could have felt awkward or intimidating ended up being fun, exciting, and something we genuinely enjoyed together. The experience brought us closer and reminded us how important it is to make time for each other. We left feeling confident, connected, and excited to see the final portraits. Today, we have several portraits hanging in our bedroom, and we love looking at them. They remind us how in love we are, how much fun we had, and that we are capable of doing things that push us outside our comfort zones. The portraits give us a confidence boost whenever we need one. Our portraits are more than just pictures. They are pieces of art and reminders of an incredible experience that we will always be grateful for. We have recommended FABLE to all the couples we know.