“I’ve shot with Gloss before, but this time around I was 7 1/2 months pregnant. I wanted to capture the feminine experience of impending motherhood. It’s a trip! I decided to book with Gloss again because the ladies at Gloss are the best in the business. There is no one I would trust more to make a woman feel beautiful, valued and respected through their shoot. Plus we have a whole lot of fun in the studio, which is important when you are already feeling vulnerable!”
“I was feeling a little bit nervous before this shoot. My body has changed so much in this experience, that I was a bit scared to be so open and show it off. But the Gloss team definitely made me feel fabulous from the moment I sat in the chair, and that calmed me right down. One of my favourite things about my shoot was how excited Marcee was! She kept making really awesome noises as she looked at the shots she was taking. It made me feel so relaxed and confident, and her creative energy was fueling me to try different poses and ideas than I thought I could! I was so happy to have her encouragement.”
“One of my favourite memories from the day was a moment when I was posing looking at my belly, and I could see baby girl moving as she rolled over. I had an overwhelming moment of love for her and smiled. I heard Marcee click the camera just as it happened and I remember thinking, that’s going to be my favourite photo. And it is! Pregnancy has been a really hard journey for me, and to look at the photos and see the most beautiful and sacred gift I have been given, was overwhelming. It shocked me how womanly I looked, but made me feel so proud of what my body can do. I feel so grateful these women could capture my true joy over becoming a mother, and I know I am going to look back at these photos forever, and eventually so will my daughter.”
“I would tell other women that are considering a shoot with Gloss that there is no better time then now! Instead of telling yourself you need to prepare, or go on a cleanse, or work out more, just show up as yourself. Because this experience, will actually make you realize that you are perfect just as you are! It empowers your current body and boosts your current frame of mind. It’s not just about the photos, it’s about how it feels to actively participate in self-love! What on earth are you waiting for?”
