Living Fearlessly: Tracie’s Boudoir Experience

Some women step into the studio because they want to feel sexy.
Some come in searching for a confidence boost.
And then there are women like Tracie — women whose stories remind you how much courage, generosity, and heart a single person can carry.

In June, Tracie donated a kidney to her brother.
A life-saving sacrifice… and a moment that shifted everything for her.

Life started to look different after that — more fragile, more precious, and far too short to keep waiting for “one day.”
So instead of putting herself last (like so many women do), she chose to finally do something that had been whispering to her for years.

She booked a boudoir session.
Not just as a gift for her husband…
but as a gift to herself.

She first discovered Purdy K Photo through a simple Facebook post — a tiny moment that led to something life-changing. At 53, a stay-at-home grandmother who helps with her husband’s business, she had never imagined boudoir was something she would do for herself.

“I had seen some pictures but never really dove into it because it’s something I hadn’t really thought of for myself.”

But after her kidney donation, something shifted in her heart.

“I’ve tried to have a different outlook and to be happy with myself and more confident with my body.”

She was nervous — and honest about it.
She was carrying scars from multiple stomach surgeries.
Fresh surgical scars from June.
And insecurities about elasticity of her skin from many medication changes.

But she booked anyway.
Because life is short.
And confidence can’t wait.

The Morning of Her Session: Nervous, Excited, and Ready for Something New

Leading up to her session, she felt everything all at once:

“I was excited but definitely nervous. This is something I never would’ve done even a year ago.”

She stepped into the studio carrying both courage and fear — exactly what most women carry. But the moment we began, the fear started to fall away. With posing guidance, gentle direction, and lots of reassurance, she moved through each pose confidently.

“Kendri’s guidance made all the difference. She explains everything in a way that makes it easy to follow.”

She explored the client closet, choosing pieces that made her feel elegant, sexy, and comfortable.

“I loved it! Kendri’s client closet was amazing — having so many beautiful lingerie options made it easy to find pieces that fit my style and made me feel confident and glamorous.”

Her energy shifted throughout the session — nervous at first, then opening up, then absolutely glowing.

“I thought I’d be shy but Kendri made it so fun and easy that I ended up loving every second.”

The Same-Day Reveal: Seeing Herself Through New Eyes

Seeing her images immediately after the session was a moment she’ll never forget.

“It was absolutely magical. Getting to see all the pictures Kendri had taken the same day and being able to choose the ones I loved made the experience even more special. She captured me in a way I had never seen myself before and it was so exciting and empowering to see that version of me through her lens.”

She looked at herself not as someone healing from surgery…
not as someone shy about photos…
but as someone powerful, sensual, and unapologetically sexy.

“I felt like I was seeing a completely new version of myself. I looked fearless, feminine and totally in my power. It was me… but elevated, glowing, and unapologetically sexy!”

Her three words to describe the images?

Confident. Seductive. Powerful.

Her Favorite Part of the Entire Experience

It wasn’t just the glam or the outfits.
It wasn’t even the posing.

It was this:

“Honestly, my favorite part was seeing myself the way Kendri captured me. Four months post-surgery, I didn’t expect to feel that confident — but she brought out a version of me I really needed to see.”

Her Advice For You

If you’re thinking about a session but holding yourself back — her words are everything:

“Kendri creates a space where you feel safe, beautiful, and completely seen. I walked in nervous and walked out feeling transformed. Kendri guides you with kindness, hype and expertise and somehow captures the most stunning, sultry version of you — even the version you didn’t think you had. If you’ve ever wanted to feel powerful, sensual and breathtaking all at once, Kendri is the person who can give you that experience.

My biggest piece of advice? Do it — and trust the process. I went into my session nervous but Kendri made me feel completely at ease within minutes. She is incredibly professional, warm and knows exactly how to pose you so you feel confident and look stunning. The entire experience was empowering and surprisingly fun. And the photos? Absolutely beautiful — better than I ever imagined. If you’ve been thinking about doing a boudoir session, don’t wait. You deserve to feel this confident and see yourself in this beautiful new light. You’ll never feel 100% ready — nobody does. Do it now, exactly as you are. That’s the beauty of it.“

A Final Reflection

“Kendri made the entire experience incredible. She’s so professional, so kind and has this special way of putting you completely at ease. That meant even more to me because I’m only four months post-surgery and I honestly didn’t expect to feel beautiful yet. But she helped me see myself in a whole new way and the images turned out absolutely stunning. It was truly an amazing experience and I’m so grateful to her for capturing that version of me.”

Ready to see yourself in a new light too?

Whether you’re healing, rediscovering yourself, or stepping into confidence for the first time in years — you deserve this.

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