What an experience! After a life time of battling self image issues, pregnancy came with a whole new set of insecurities. Growing larger but knowing you need to is quite the conundrum to contest with and the back and forth between loving what is happening to me and ridiculing myself endlessly had become exhausting to say the least. So when I started to see advertisements for maternity boudoir shoots, I immediately said nope! Not for me. That’s for the thinner women. For the fitter women. The tanner women. The less tattooed women. All the women that weren’t me.
And yet I couldn’t get Zeynep’s images out of my head. Of course she had the thin and the tan but going through her feed, I also saw the heavier and the tattooed. I saw myself in her photos. I had two consult calls with Zeynep because I backed out after our first. I was still battling with the internal dance of “not me” but something about her reassuring, professional and yet goofy demeanor convinced me to give it a shot. And gave it a shot I did.
Day of the shoot she had an incredible hair and makeup lady who made me feel like a million bucks. Come time to shoot, Zeynep made sure to model the poses first which immediately puts a gal at ease. Throughout the shoot, Zeynep somehow found all the things I thought were awful about myself and complimented them. She made me feel like I belonged- like I was the type of woman who was meant to do maternity boudoir shoots.
Now the photos. I could write a novel about what the photos made me feel. Over a zoom call Zeynep showed me just shy of 100 different incredible photos of myself and I truly couldn’t believe my eyes. That wasn’t me. There just was no way… and yet there I was. A woman who very much belonged in front of a camera and Zeynep made that happen. She gave me the poses, she gave me the reassurance, she gave me the hair and the makeup and in the end she gave me photos that made me cry. Photos that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Photos that made me see myself in a whole new light.
She made me one of those women who were meant to do maternity boudoir photoshoots and because of that, I couldn’t recommend her services more.
My husband booked my photoshoot as a surprise anniversary gift while we were on vacation in San Diego. So glad he went with Zeynep! She made me feel so comfortable and confident before and during the shoot. And gave excellent advice on how to pose, since this isn’t something I’ve done before. She was helpful if you needed help finding outfits before the shoot, was quick to respond through text. Her studio was easy to get to as well. Would highly recommend if you’re in the San Diego area, whether you’re visiting or live there.
Every woman should experience being photographed that truly brings out her essence and natural beauty. My desire to celebrate myself is how I found Portraits By Z and it was such a wonderful experience. There is true beauty in every person regardless of color, shape, size, and age. Z really has a passion and commitment to help women enhance the beauty that we all already have within, and, she is truly an EXCELLENT AND PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER! I enjoyed my entire photoshoot. What makes my experience even more wonderful is how Z is relaxed, calm, and inherently creative…. I admire her wit and work style giving boudoir photography a means to justify that all women are indeed beautiful. Thank you Z! You are a diamond in the world of photography!!!! I wish you continued blessings and more success!!!!
Zeynep was sensational to work with from the beginning to the end. She is sweet, fun and professional. She walked me through each and every pose. The quality of the photos are amazing. She made me feel confident and beautiful. Amazing experience!!!! Highly recommend Z!!!!!
I always wanted to do a boudoir shoot but was always nervous. I stumbled on some beautiful pics from Z and thought this would be perfect as a gift for my husband’s bday. I came in unsure how to pose but Z guided me through everything. There were times I thought I’m probably not doing this right, but when I saw the pictures…I was shocked! Z made me look like a professional! She was just amazing through it all and was sooo patient. If you’re looking to do one, go to Z and trust the process! You won’t be disappointed! Thank you, Z!!
An absolutely amazing experience! As a first timer, she made me feel so comfortable and got so many fantastic pictures. 100% reccommend!
Search no further for your next boudoir photo needs. Z was a joy to work with! She makes you feel comfortable, beautiful, and gives very good tips on how to look your best. Perfect for beginners and experienced people alike!
Portraits by Z is so AMAZING!!! This is my 8th shoot with her and every time she inspires, thrills and surprises me with what I get!! I cherish the images and experiences so much and I always leave feeling beautiful!