Myra celebrated becoming a pensioner with a boudoir shoot

myra had been considering a boudoir shoot for a long time, but she let her lack of confidence and single status hold her back. finally it was her 66th birthday and officially becoming a pensioner that gave her the push she needed to book this experience. she saw herself in a way she never has before and learned to love herself!

I first found Foxlow on Facebook, over three years ago now, and I was bowled over by how amazing the photos were! Right from the start I knew I wanted to do a shoot, I wanted to be part of what they're doing, but I lacked the confidence to just go ahead and book.

I've been single for the best part of 20 years now and veered between wanting to do it and feeling like there wasn't a reason to without a partner to do the photos for and share them with. I started dipping my toe into the water and decided to buy my first set of undies, thinking that would encourage me, then covid struck. Life changed and I didn't.

I had a huge birthday last week, 66 and officially a pensioner. It was just the catalyst I needed to book my shoot. I had about a month to prepare which was a whirlwind of exploring me, telling friends and family (who initially thought i had quite lost the plot!) and buying lingerie outfits.

Danielle was so supportive right from the start, sending out the Foxlow magazine and style guide for ideas and helping me plan what to wear, what to bring, what (if anything) to buy. She kept in touch with me pre-shoot to make sure I was OK and to see if I needed help. I had great fun buying and trying on my outfits with my bestie before the shoot, and I was so excited for the day! 

When the day finally dawned I had a lovely drive to such a pretty Peak District village, and I was just SO EXCITED! I kept thinking I should be nervous, but I just wasn't. Danielle, Jon and Charlotte are just as you see them; and the studio is like slipping into a film set that you've seen before. Every single step of the way I was helped and supported by the three of them. I felt so special, so wonderful, and enjoyed my shoot so much - nothing was too much trouble.

I was so apprehensive about viewing my photos! Was I wearing too much make up? Did all my “bad” parts show? Was I going to be the one that looked like a fish out of water?

Yet when the slideshow started... OMG! I couldn't believe that was me on that screen, every one of those 60-something photos looked fabulous and that was me!!! Honestly, I am shocked! I had no idea I looked like that, and I love myself. I honestly do.

For a long time now I've been content with the person I am inside, but I had no idea there was just another me waiting on the sidelines!!! I am amazed at the person I am. Having been married twice (and got the photos!) these are now becoming my “wedding photos” to myself. Pictures that show the core of me, the intimate gentle side of me and who I am.

I am proud of that person and I would never have known that without Foxlow. Thank you so very much.