Every year I do a giveaway for a free session in a local women's only group.

The only rule? Write me an email nominating someone deserving.

Meet Samantha.

Samantha turned 30 and weighed in at 374 lbs. She told me she just felt finally "done" with what her body wasn't capable of doing at only 30 years old. So in January of 2019, she committed to getting healthy.

In the last four years, she's lost over 175 lbs by dieting and exercise. She's dreamed of doing a Boudoir session for years, and after a surgery to remove some excess skin, she applied for my giveaway.

And I had to choose her.

See, here's the thing. Like most women, I've struggled with my body image my entire life (thanks middle school bullies ) and sticking to being healthy seems harder every year. Hearing Samantha's story immediately inspired me.

And when she walked in to the studio, I think my jaw must've hit the floor. Yall. This girl is GORGEOUS. Like... she should have a modeling contract. How inspiring would it be to see her modeling a swimsuit?

So yall, hype Samantha up! This is what boudoir is all about.