Review: Sin Boudoir

05/18/2025

If you had told me a year ago that I’d be fully nude in front of a photographer—at a luxury resort, no less—and feel empowered by it, I’d have laughed while hiding behind my oversized Target sweatshirt. But here I am. Not just owning the experience, but letting those photos live proudly on the Sin Boudoir website.

Yes, I gave permission. Yes, the photos are nude. And no, I’m not embarrassed. I’m proud of them. They make me feel beautiful. If seeing my body in all its honest, real, unedited glory helps another woman say “Why not me?”, then it’s more than worth it.

A Resort Room Turned Runway

My shoot didn’t happen in a typical studio—it took place in a high-end resort suite that looked like something out of a luxury travel magazine. Floor-to-ceiling windows, soft natural light, a freestanding tub I wanted to live in, and velvet furniture in shades that made my skin glow without a filter.

The second I walked in, I forgot I was nervous. Michael Jones, the photographer behind Sin Boudoir, had already set the tone: candles lit, music playing, robes hanging just so, like it was all part of a secret ritual. Honestly, it felt more like a girl’s weekend in Paris than a photo shoot.

Some mood-setting details that stood out:

• The bed was layered with soft, textured throws and pillows—no cheesy props, no awkward staging
• Lighting was set up perfectly, but still looked natural, like “golden hour but indoors”

From Nerves to Nude, Faster Than You’d Think

I didn’t go into this planning to be naked on camera. I thought I’d stick to lacy bodysuits and maybe a sultry backshot. But somewhere between Michael’s calm directions and that luxurious room, something shifted. I stopped trying to “pose” and just… relaxed.

Here’s how the session flowed:

• We started with soft lingerie—delicate, not too revealing
• Slowly transitioned into implied nude, like draped sheets and backlight silhouettes
• Eventually, I said “let’s just do it,” and we shot fully nude by the window (which sounds scandalous, but felt oddly serene)

Never once did it feel weird. Michael has this way of making you feel like the camera is your biggest cheerleader, not something to perform for.

Michael Jones Is Not Your Average Photographer

I’ve worked with photographers before—family photos, holiday cards, the usual mom-life milestones. But Michael is different. He sees people. Not just bodies, not just poses. He reads your energy and adjusts accordingly. If you’re tense, he lightens the mood. If you’re in your zone, he gives you space.

Some things I genuinely appreciated:

• He never rushed me. Not once.
• He showed me previews throughout the session so I could see what was working
• He gave clear, easy direction without sounding like a yoga instructor trying to be poetic (you know what I mean)

Also, he was funny in the best dry-humor way. Like, the kind of guy who’d be welcome at girls’ night and wouldn’t make it weird.

Yes, It Was $1,200. And Yes, I’d Do It Again.

I booked the mid-level package, which came to $1,200. That’s not pocket change. But let me say this clearly: I’ve spent more on a weekend Disney trip with the kids—and those don’t come with lifelong confidence boosts or artistic portraits of me looking like a goddess.

This was worth every cent.

It wasn’t just photos. It was therapy, luxury, a personal celebration rolled into one. I walked away with an album that feels like a love letter to myself.

And Guess What? I Bought One for You Too.

That’s how much I believe in this. I bought another Sin Boudoir session to give away to one of you. Because I know so many of us say, “someday” or “after I lose ten pounds” or “maybe when I turn 40.” But there’s no magic number or perfect time.

There’s no catch. No brand deal. I just want someone else to feel what I felt.

To enter the boudoir giveaway raffle, check out the Giveaways page.

Don’t Wait for the “Right” Moment

We spend so much time waiting for the perfect conditions. The perfect weight. The perfect skin. The perfect season of life where things finally feel calm. But here’s the secret: that moment might never come. And you don’t need it.

I’m not more confident now because I look a certain way. I’m confident because I saw myself through a lens that didn’t judge, didn’t compare, didn’t critique. It simply celebrated. And I hope you give yourself that same gift—whether it’s with Sin Boudoir or just in how you look at yourself in the mirror tomorrow morning.

Because you don’t need permission to feel amazing. You already are.

And if you want to see all of my photos, go to the Sin Boudoir website https://www.sinboudoir.com/