Why we chose Confidence, Not Boudoir

Did you know confidence peaks later in life? Many women report feeling more comfortable in their bodies in their 40s than in their 20s.

I didn’t realize it until I was approaching 40, that I had spent a lifetime people-pleasing. Somewhere along the way, I lost track of Antoinette, wait did I even ever know her? what she liked, what she didn’t, what she needed. I was stuck on a hamster wheel of familiar patterns, running hard but going nowhere. Letting that go wasn’t easy and it's constant work, but it's necessary.

As I started learning myself, I also discovered what truly ignited my confidence: photography. It didn’t just give me purpose it expanded my imagination. It gave me a place to explore, to experiment, to feel powerful in my own skin.

When I look back on my photography journey, it started with building the confidence to learn the basics, camera settings, editing, lighting, entrepreneurship. Five years later, I’m still learning all of those things. The difference now? I’m proficient, grounded, and unshakable. You can tell me I can’t do it but it won’t land. I know what I’m capable of, and I’m always chasing the next challenge to sharpen my vision as a boudoir photographer.

And that’s why confidence is at the center of everything I do now.

Boudoir is just the title that follows the experience. Confidence is the real transformation. It’s the through-line. The permission. The decision to choose yourself.

So let confidence lead your life, your healing, your creativity. And when that boudoir session crosses your mind, don’t overthink it.

Confidently say YESSSSSSSS.

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Let's talk Experiences: Confidence, Boudoir, and Becoming

I attended my first confident buiding experience. Latoya Dixon Vacation Boudoir School of Greenville Boudoir in South Carolina. First let me just tell you, She is a Beast with confidence building because mine went through the roof. This exerience taught me so much, not just as a woman but as a boudoir photographer myself. I just haven't reached my tribe, I haven't connected the words with the pain point or established a moment for a woman to want to explore the intimate side. This was eye opening on so many levels because I felt i should be further than what I am with boudoir photography. 5 years photography, 3 years of it Boudoir, currently in schoool for Digital Cinematography, I am still unbelievable proud for taking the steps i have taken to get to where I want to be but the real work starts now.

Latoya Dixon said " You will get there, you have this ora about yourself that is ready to come out and when it do whew girl." At the time I could only smile but this stuck with me. This happened in July 2025.

Photographed by Latoya Dixon

MUA: Key Mari IG: @key_mari

Suit: Fashion Nova

What happened in 2025

OMG, so much to share. I had alot of great adventures in 2025. They say time flies when you are having fun and boy did it go fast. Check this:

I retired from the US Navy after 20 years of honorable service. I'm still going through the transition of not having a structured schedule, wearing the uniform, and embracing the fact I am a full time photographer.

My daughter graduated and baby she wasted no time getting into the Estitician program. Super proud mom. My oldest graduated in 2024 and she graduated in 2025. Can't believe I have adult kids.

I started working on a Bachelors in Digital Cinematic with FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY. Let's gooooooo, the sky is the limit.

Ok this is a big one. I did my first campaign called 40 over 40 under A. Vivacious Adventure. Creating a space for women 40 and over to share their stories while also recieving a portrait session. Listen this wasn't easy but it was rewarding celebrating them at the event.

and then I TURNED 40. Yesssssssss, I'm 40 now. It was an amazing year.

Now, after all of that I needed a break to heal some parts of me, brainstorm on what's next in business and focus on school so i backed away from social media and shifted into invitational experiences. So be ready to invited to some pretty big experiences this year. 2026 shall be fun!!!!

NOW LET'S TURN THIS YEAR ALL THE WAY UP!!!!!!