What is your name and age? Tell us a bit about you!

Keshia, and I am 36 (35 at the time of shoot); I am a curvy marathon walker who loves to bake, eat, read and solve jigsaw puzzles. I’m also a self-confessed workaholic who is trying really hard to spend more time doing things that make me genuinely happy.

When did you come in for your first Boudoir Shoot? What made you decide to book?

I think I first saw the advert in early 2024, and had not that long ago split from my partner of eight years. I was feeling a little bit lost in terms of who I was, and my body confidence in particular had taken a massive hit. I had wated to do shoot like this in the past, but never had the confidence to book anything.

I think in the moment I thought, “What have I got to to lose, it's something I've wanted to do for a long time, so why shouldn't I do something for me?”

What did your Boudoir experience unlock, or help you recognise or celebrate in yourself?

It helped me remember that my worth is not something anyone ese can define, regardless of how they make me feel.

I love and appreciate my body more than I ever have, and I know that the shoot plays a massive part in that.

I think women in particular spend most of their lives being told that ‘x isn't good enough’, or ‘y could change a little’ (because the multi-billion pound industry would crumble if we were all completely happy with ourselves) so to come into a space filled with such encouragement, love, confidence and support, was incredible.

Tell us - what was the moment you saw your photos for the first time like?

‘Oh wow’, is probably the only way I can describe it! The shoot was amazing, but I think the Design Consultation was the first time I really realised what I had lost from myself. And I knew something was missing, but I couldn't name what, or exactly how much of it was gone. So to see that part of me ‘back’ again was empowering beyond words, and so emotional; so much so that I don’t think I processed it all at the time. Not to mention, this wave of emotion came back all over again when I received my album...

Did you find that your discovery calls helped you prepare for your day with us?

They helped put my mind at ease, and reassured me that I was doing the right thing in booking the session. I was apprehensive at first as I'd never done anything like this before. Both Sarah and Jess were amazing at making me feel comfortable and giving all the encouragement I needed leading up to the day.

Confidence is a big thing - in fact it is everything. How has your confidence elevated who you are in different areas of your life - for example has this confidence affected your relationship or your career?

I like to think I've always been a fairly confident person - but I think I was pretending.

My relationship stripped me of almost all of my body confidence and I was so uncomfortable with my body, the way it looked, felt, moved, existed.

Leaving the shoot that day, I felt better than I had done in a long time. I felt incredible. I felt like I could start to rebuild my relationship my body and my body confidence, which I have. It hasn't been easy and I am by no means 100% happy with myself, but that day started the process of working on where I want to be.

What stood out or surprised you about this experience?

The care and attention everyone took in making me feel so special was one of the most stand out things from the day. There wasn't a minute where I didn't feel completely looked after, supported and listened to. From the inital welcome to the make-up and then the styling and positioning of my body in the shoot, I was never made to feel uncomfortable or silly, everything was perfect.

How does your artwork make you feel?

Like an absolute goddess but also, on a deeper, personal level, that I am absolutely worthy of everything I might want. I still look it and occasionally catch myself thinking ‘is that me?’, and then I remember, yes, I definitely did that. It was 100% me. It’s a feeling I wish I could bottle and give to everyone.

Do you have any last messages you’d like to add? What would you like to say to any Divas considering booking?

It might feel scary, but I can promise you, it is 1000000% worth it. The feeling you leave with is almost euphoric, and more than a little addictive. I would do it all again tomorrow if I could.

What would you say to any Diva who is struggling to feel confident in who they are?

You are the single most important person in your life, so show yourself a little love <3.

Do you want to find out more about Boudoir? Email jo@divinedivas.co.uk! There are no silly questions and we’d love to hear from you.

My Relationship Stripped Me of Almost All of My Body Confidence… Boudoir Helped Me Find ‘ME’ Again.