I was never comfortable with my figure. I was always verrrry tall and verrrrry thin, and I used to feel quite uneasy in my own skin. But I guess there is a positive side to getting older after all – the surge in confidence is definitely the biggest (and possibly only) perk (or the  not-giving-a-damn kicks in more).

I turned 30 last month. Mike and I celebrated our one-year anniversary last weekend. My wedding photographers are artistic geniuses. So I decided to treat myself to a one-on-one boudoir-style shoot with the female-half of my wedding photographer duo last Saturday. I asked a girlfriend to glam me up with big hair and makeup, and I brought everything to the studio, from a few sexy numbers to Mike’s football jersey as well as his shirt and tie from the wedding. The amazing Davina Palik was unbelievably easy and professional to work with and I was completely at ease – in fact, we had a lot of fun! She photographed me for 2 1/2 hours and I got a CD of 60 pics, with straight-on shots, silhouettes, and everything in-between.

I think all women out there should treat themselves to this self-indulgence. A good photographer like Davina can find something sexy about every lady, giving you encouraging direction and making you feel like a true model. I may hate my ridiculously long legs or bony collarbone or narrow frame, but I guess I don’t mind my flat stomach so much anymore (I’m sure one day I’ll LOATHE myself for hating that flat stomach when I was younger), and some of the shots Davina took really accentuated my tummy. I’m soooo pleased with the pictures (and so was my husband- haha!).

We all have an inner sexy minx… and I think you should capture it!