2019 Brand Rep Search is on! | Be Shameless with Mirrored Images Boudoir
2018 has been an incredible year and these lovely ladies above have helped Mirrored Images Boudoir grow as a business, but I have grown as a person thanks to them. The interaction in our Glam Gang group is at an all time high, women are supporting each other in ways they've never been able to before. It's such an inspirational group and helps me get through the day to day. Between the group and our amazing clients, Shameless was born! Gahhh!! We are launching a body positive lingerie line in 2019 - which has been a dream of mine for many years. We have put so much into this company and each item we produce, which is designed by our incredible team. No private labeling - just high quality and well fitting products.
Do you strive to be a better you? To inspire other women to love who they are? Do you live a healthy lifestyle and wish to promote the benefits of it to our following? Our 2019 GLAMbassadors will represent Mirrored Images Boudoir + Shameless and receive incentives from both companies if chosen. You do NOT have to be a client of Mirrored Images Boudoir to apply! To receive more information and the application fill out the form below:
Breast Cancer Awareness | Sparkle & Celebrate PINK Atlanta Georgia
Sparkle & Celebrate PINK was created in 2017 by a group of artists who wanted to create a day of beauty and celebration for breast cancer survivors. Last year, Jenn Hyman, Katie Cotton, Staci Gibbs, and Jade Couch provided professional makeup, hair, body paint, lunch, wine and a photo shoot to 5 ladies in the Upstate SC. Click here to see the celebration!
This year we held the event at Mirrored Images Boudoir studio in Gainesville GA, just north of Atlanta Georgia. We had 7 beautiful survivors participate and even more talented artists volunteer their time and talent to the cause.
- about 1 in 8 US women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime
- in 2018 an estimated 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in US women, along with 63,960 cases of non-invasive breast cancer
- about 40,920 women in the US are expected to die in 2018 from breast cancer
- as of January 2019, there are more than 3.1 million women with a history of breast cancer in the US
- bout 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer
Those statistics are SCARY! Imagine yourself in the shoes of a woman who was just diagnosed... not only will your body go through big changes, but emotionally you're left to cope with this diagnosis while (usually) being rushed into a treatment plan to save your life. Depression and anxiety impact relationships and intimacy and 50% of relationships end after there's a cancer diagnosis. We, as women, need to stand together and support each other. You ARE beautiful, you ARE strong, you CAN embrace the changes your mind and body have been through.
As boudoir photographers, Katie and I help women to accept and love who they are. Every woman is capable of this, sometimes it just takes a super annoying boudoir photographer telling you over and over again how beautiful you are :)
We are so grateful for these inspirational women to allow us to document this time in their life and provide them with a beautiful reminder of how amazing they are. Here are two reviews from 2017 participants:
“You’ve helped me begin to find myself again. I’m getting more comfortable with how my body has changed and I am learning to embrace it…scars and all. I really thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“My husband’s reaction to the Sparkle & Celebrate pictures was the best feeling in the world!!!! He is so proud, he wants to share with everybody! I know I am not a model, but after 10 years of hiding….I finally feel whole again. I can never thank you enough – not only for what you did for me on the outside that day, but what you did for me on the inside for a lifetime! Thank you!”
GLAMbassador spotlight: Tammy
Hey girl, hey! It's been a crazy couple of months and we have totally slacked on blogging. But, great things are worth the wait! I want to introduce ya'll to Tammy. She's my favorite firey red head <3 Tammy won a session with us last year, during that session she agreed to being videoed for a promotional behind the scenes video. Not only is the video my fav but her session was incredible. She was one of my OG GLAMbassadors and shares her personal experience with us with anyone that will listen :) We love Tammy. She had her second session this year and I don't even need to tell you which images below are from the second because you can SEE the difference!
Lets Meet Tammy...
"So I think I’ve been a GLAMbassador since before we had a name, lol. I looked at a lot of photographer’s websites and spoke with several both on the phone and in person, but Jenn was the first one I met that I felt truly understood my vision and what I wanted to accomplish with my session. As most women, I’ve always struggled with body image. I’ve been all sizes and I’ve never been comfortable in my skin until my 40’s. I decided to own myself as I am and started to plan for my first session!!! Well, shortly after I had made my decision, I found Jenn and I was lucky enough to win a contest for a free session! And my session was just what I needed to accomplish my goal! My husband was at my reveal and his reaction was “I’m glad you finally see yourself as I see you. “ I literally cried. And now, I show my pictures to anyone who will look at them lol!!! I’m so proud of them and the way they make me feel every time I look at them. I truly feel this is the best experience any woman can give themselves. It will open your eyes to a side of you that you probably won’t believe exists until you see your photos. But after you see it, it will be a side you will hopefully never be able forget!"
Preparing for a shoot | Atlanta Boudoir
"I wanted to share my photo shoot experience. I was so excited and nervous leading up to it. I wanted it to be as awesome as I had heard. I posted how I worried I was about finding outfits, dealing with summer tan lines, and finding a neutral nail color I loved (I wear darks). I planned my hair cut & color and wax so that I would look my best.
The week of was a blast. Ladies, you figure that part out. I’m not posting how awesome I had leading up to it. 
The day before I read and reread the details of what to do and what I needed. I checked to see what time I should leave to get there in plenty of time. I went to the movies and had a great night until after the movies. On my way to another spot and was involved in a hit and run. I was nailed from behind while stopped at a red light. I’m alright. Car needs work. I still have a sore back. Car was drivable...so I knew I would make it to my shoot. Yes I was thinking about my shoot for a moment at the time of the wreck.
Day of shoot...soooo much excitement and nerves. Staci was so quick with applying professional makeup and gorgeous styled hair. She is also a great listener. When done, she shows me to Jennifer. She is ready with more options of outfits from her collection and ready to see what I had. From there it’s put the outfits on and show her. I listened to her suggestions and off we go!
Back and forth from one side of the studio to the other. One outfit then another. My favorite sayings: pose like this, I’ll remind you, don’t move, eyes closed, look back, look at me, breathe through your mouth, elbows in, legs together, tush up, pop out your chest, point your toes...
She’s got you in every way possible. She’s flying around getting all the shots. Ah-mazing! Need a break? Need a water? She’s got you. It’s fast and fun. You are sweating. This is work for all involved.
These ladies make you look amazing!! Don’t doubt that at all.
Next thing you know you are back in your car making selfies of the makeup job. 
you anxiously await the email with a couple of pics, a sneak peek.
I didn’t know if THIS body could look as amazing and gorgeous as the others I have seen shared in this group. I didn’t feel like I had done a good enough job. Did I smile? Did I look sexy? Were my eyes going to look cross-eyed? Oh the fat rolls and big thighs! How would those look??
A sneak peek is given. I was a little leary. I didn’t feel as amazing yet as I had read about. I shared with a few trusted friends and of course they said great things. I see my flaws. I’m somehow still unsure of the full results. I’m unsure it was worth it. I’m scared.
Then days later I get to see all 105 photos from my shoot. OMG!! That’s me! I 
me in that shot and that one! Ooooh. I love that one too! Ok, that one I can’t get past my rolls. Jen talks to me and walks me off the ledge. I’m at ease now. She is like a therapist for sure. I’m having fun.
The process to whittle down pics is a challenge. You say goodbye to some pics that are so beautiful. I can’t believe that’s me.
I’m in love with it ALL now. 
The magic of the experience is worth it! Seeing myself looking like this is hard to describe. It was emotional and worth every penny. My current self and future self are SO thankful for this experience. 
It’s a gift to ME (no one else...well maybe anyone else who comes across these pics or I share them with).
Thank you so much."
Can I just say... I CRIED when I read this. I am so grateful that Miss E took the time to share this run down with the ladies in our private Glam Gang group on facebook. I believe in what we do, but every.single.time someone else is emotionally tied to this experience it is PUSHING us to keep going.
Sparkle & Celebrate PINK | Breast Cancer Awareness
Sponsored by: Shameless, Inc. A new women's intimate apparel company launching in January 2019 that supports a woman's decision to LOVE herself, her body, her curves (or lack of), her scars and everything that makes her HER!
Hi friends! It's time to announce the SECOND annual Sparkle & Celebrate PINK event and shout out to find participants!
** ADDED BONUS ** ladies who participate, The Teal Magnolia Salon in Cumming, GA is offering complimentary cut/color/style options for you as well!
There are NO FEE’S for participants. We must be able to verify that you truly are a survivor or current fighter of breast cancer. We want to provide a day of fun and celebration to these women, a day they will remember and cherish for many years. Help us celebrate YOU.
To see images as well as a behind the scenes video from last years event, click here.
GLAMbassador spotlight: Heather
Heather is one of the few clients that I've actually cried with. I do my best to keep my composure when our clients tell us about their lives - but sometimes I can't. She told me the story of her deceased husbands addiction to opiate pain medication, an epidemic I'm very familiar with, and I couldn't hold my emotions back. Luckily, our moment(s) of tears happened before makeup and hair so for her first session so we were ready to rock and channel that emotion when the time came.
As a nurse, people open up about their life because they feel like they can and they should. But as a boudoir photographer, when someone opens up to me I like to think it's their CHOICE. You don't have to tell me anything about your life or why you're sitting in my studio, but if you do it'll make your experience that much better. Not only will the emotion show in your images but the session will truly be like therapy.
Lets Meet Heather...
I lost myself in a dead marriage. My husband passed away after several years of being addicted to prescription pain medication for an injury. The injury and the opiate pain medication changed who he was and changed our marriage. I allowed myself to believe every hateful and demeaning word said to me for a long time. I came to a crossroad in life and was given the opportunity to start over. Mirrored Images came into my life and has given me a new view of myself. I have put every bit of myself into my family for over 15 years and last year I decided it was time to do something for myself, finally. I couldn't have picked a better starting point. I love myself first for the first time in 20 years.
I have shared the pictures with family, friends, co-workers, and my new boyfriend. I have had more uplifting comments and support than I ever would have imagined. Most of all I can teach my two daughters exactly what a beautiful woman is, not just what is in magazines. I have cried over my looks but you gave me a light that everyone around me sees now. I tell them of my experience and they are amazed. All of my friends know that my life changed the day I had my photo shoot.
Heather has had TWO shoots with us in the last year, here's a few shots from each.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. There are online resources as well as treatment facilities and outpatient therapies to help.
National Helpline / Treatment Referral Service
GLAMbassador spotlight: Kellie
Kellie is one of our OG GLAMbassadors. We met shortly after I opened the studio, she stumbled across our work and decided she needed to do a boudoir session. She never had the thought prior to, and the changes she's made inside and out have been remarkable. She takes times for HER now... as we all should. I love her spirit and we are grateful to have her on our team.
Lets Meet Kellie...
I've spent the last 15 years at home raising babies, being a wife and taking care of everyone except me. I gained 30lbs and really didn't care about my appearance. I lost my best friend, my father in law and my father to cancer all in the same year and became extremely depressed. I had always been a little depressed because of the lifestyle we led. My husband is completely opposite than I am and its been very hard on me. I literally woke up one day and said " that's it. its time to do something for me'. I started losing weight, wearing makeup again, buying new clothes and spending time with old friends back home. I could feel "myself" coming back to me and it felt so freeing!! I'm determined to not be back in that mentality and I know I'm going to have to make some major changes in my life to become truly happy again.
I found Jenn last summer and she made me see myself in a way I never had imagined. My husband is not a very affectionate person and it has done a number on my self confidence and self esteem. I booked the session for myself and its been life changing for me.
I want to be a glambassador because I believe in Jenn's vision for all women to see themselves through her lens. It would give me joy to mentor to women who are in similar situations that I have been through and it will bless me to help just one. I believe I have a lot of knowledge to share because of the experiences I have had in my 45 years of life! I learned so much from my own mistakes and I see and hear women taking the same path as I did and it is heartbreaking!
I feel like I deserve the position because I am OLD and I have scarified myself to everyone else for so many years and its time to have something that is just for me! I am a social butterfly and even though I moved here 15 years ago I still don't have many close friends like I do back home. AS women and mothers, we give so much to others and rarely take time for us. We need to remember that even though we are wives and mothers, we are still female and need to take care of ourselves and embrace our feminine side. If we don't, there's a chance we will loose ourselves. This is do know from experience!
As a glambassador I will promote self love, self empowerment and encourage women to embrace their inner beauty. My moto has always been "pretty is as pretty does" (thanks Mom) and if you have an ugly heart, no amount of Staci Gibbs badass makeup skills can make you beautiful!
GLAMbassador spotlight: Karen
Karen found us on instagram and reached out about being a GLAMbassador. She has an incredibly positive IG: @karen.elizabeth.taylor that you should all check out!
Lets Meet Karen...
I am a mommy to a 2 year old boy, born and raised in Honduras. I grew up in a very poor family, no tv, no electricity, no real bed and with an outhouse that was about 50meters from the actual house. Lol!!! When I was 13 I got my residency in the USA through my father. I remember I've always thought I was fat and felt shame in my body. Looking back now, I don't know what I was thinking! At the age of 18 I joined the Army, at 23 I got married, during those married years my already undervalued self worth went rock bottom. I remember blaming myself for the way I wad treated, "I wasn't pretty enough, I am not fun and overall not good enough" I felt I deserved to be hit and even the most inadequate woman on the planet. 2 years after my divorce, I am still struggling with those demons but I've come a long way! I've have found passion in exercise! I've learned to view myself positively, even though I still have a lot of work to do. I want to empower women through my transformation. As it stands I have lost 40 lbs and huge amount of body fat! Before I started to lose weight, I made a conscious choice to notice the beautiful things about me, and that has helped me get this far!!!
Finding beauty in our flaws. Fighting through battles, finding or keeping the courage to improve one's self worth. When you start to love yourself you begin to see yourself in a different light, suddenly you feel more beautiful and worthy. But you were always beautiful, you just need to find ways to make those the highlights in your life.
Mothers Day Boudoir | FLASH sale!
Guys... (literally) have you found thee perfect Mothers Day gift yet? If not, it's totally fine... don't fret... we've got you covered!
Purchase any gift card $300 or more and receive $100 studio credit! What does $300 get you? An hour long supermodel session, professional hair and make up, access to the studio lingerie and shoe collection, and a self love experience that words can't describe. Read our reviews.... they ain't kidding!
You can also find reviews on Google, Yelp & Facebook!
Must be BOOKED by Oct 31, 2018.
GLAMbassador spotlight: Christan
This resilient lady's story touched our OG GLAMbassadors, they all made sure she was included in the 2018 reps. I have known her personally since 2009, she actually headed up the fundraiser for me when I went through surgery and treatment for thyroid cancer. She touches a special place in my heart <3
Let's meet Christan...
I am a mom of 4 (two 16 year olds, 10 year old, 2 year old) who has dedicated her entire adult life to caring for others. I became pregnant with twins at 18 as a Freshman in College. Many women would have given up on their dreams, dropped out of college, and settled for less than they deserved. Not me. Not only did I complete school, I have earned FIVE college degrees!!! I currently hold 3 Associate's Degrees (Surgical Technology, Criminal Justice, and Health Science/Paramedic), a BA in Behavior Analysis, and a Master's Degree in Health Psychology. Four of my degrees were obtained while being a single mom!
I have been a Paramedic for 15 years and a Guardian ad Litem for 9. Advocacy is my PASSION!!! I have lived my life in a manner that encourages others to find their voice and when that task has been too daunting or impossible, I have been their voice. I currently work in a regulatory office and advocate for EMS professionals, patients, and agencies throughout SC. Additionally, I serve as a Mental Health provider for the First Responders of SC; teaching awareness classes and presenting prevention education to all Fire and EMS personnel in the State in an effort to mitigate the effects of the traumatic experiences that are a workplace hazard for these men and women. Diagnosed with Complex PTSD and OCD related to my experiences in the field, I understand the struggle these men and women often face. I also advocate, on their behalf, with the SC Legislator to improve Mental Health benefits for all First Responders in SC. I live the "No man is an Island" mantra and work tirelessly to prove to everyone placed in my path that they are 'enough' and deserve all the happiness this life can give.
I was diagnosed with Lupus in July of 2010 and struggle with the effects of this autoimmune disease everyday. Lupus has been a huge life changer for me as I suffer from constant pain and a myriad of ailments that vary from day to day. But I refuse to let it define me. I am a fighter and I will not allow it to rob my children of a mother, my husband of a wife, and my family & friends of my presence. I was diagnosed with Oral and Esophageal cancer in the fall of 2013 and spent the first half of 2014 undergoing chemo while working full time and running a household with 3 kids and a husband. Chemo was stopped when I became pregnant in June of 2014 and I have been in remission now for 3 years, 6 mths and 7 days. As if those illnesses were not enough, I was diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis in the Winter of 2016 as a result of the Lupus. Despite the weight gain I have experienced due to the ever changing medication regimens and the carrying/birthing of 4 babies, I know I am beautiful and strive to live everyday to the fullest... while keeping it real on Facebook - Ha!!
I want to be a GLAMbassador because I want to help women realize they are so much more than their past, their medical conditions, and their current circumstances!!!!! EVERY woman is an amazing myriad of beauty, brains, and badassedness (is that a word?!?!)... sometimes we just have to be reminded of that. I want to help women to find their sexy again (or for the first time if needed), to find their voice again, and to fall in love with who they are... right now, today.
I believe wholeheartedly in your mission and pray I am given the opportunity to join the movement!!!
