Ms C - Over 40 and Fabulous
Ms C was the 2nd participant in our Over 40 and Fabulous Fall 25 project to come see her images.
Here is her selection for her project image. We only share images with our client’s permission.
If you are interested in participating in the next round of this project, you can find out more information at https://foxandvixenboudoir.com/over40andfabulous
Rediscovering Confidence: Ms. C’s Moment
A Step Toward Self-Acceptance
Before joining the project, Ms. C was on a journey—one filled with challenges, growth, and rediscovery. As a single mom to two daughters, one a teenager and one recently diagnosed with autism, she had spent years quietly putting herself last. Her confidence had faded, and she found herself avoiding cameras and hiding her smile.
"I want more than anything for my girls to remember a happy smiling Mom," she shared. That desire became the spark to do something bold. She wasn’t just doing this for herself—she was doing it for her daughters too.
Letting Go of Doubt
Ms. C had never felt quite ready to book a boudoir session before. The biggest reason? A lack of confidence. She had faced serious health struggles, including Graves’ disease, epilepsy, and the side effects of medication. But after taking charge of her health—focusing on dental care, weight loss, and overall well-being—she still didn’t recognize the woman in the mirror.
"When I looked in the mirror, I still saw this other woman… not the one I was now," she said. Doing this shoot became her way of stepping into who she truly was. "Maybe if I did this, I would finally see the woman other people were telling me they saw."
Surprised by Strength
Walking into the session, she was nervous. Really nervous. "A ball of anxiety," is how she described it. But something shifted once the camera began to roll.
"I was shown a picture and something in my brain clicked. 'Yes, she’s just a Mom but WOW, she is kind of a bad ass in that photo!'" That moment stayed with her. She began to relax, smile more naturally, and see herself in a new light. By the end, she felt powerful, proud, and reconnected with the version of herself she had almost forgotten.
Confidence That Lasts
Since the session, things feel different. She’s still herself—still an introvert—but with a new confidence. She holds her head higher. She smiles without hesitation. Even her mom noticed: "I wasn’t so shy anymore."
Ms. C found joy in the little moments again. Moments like being silly with her girls, going to concerts, and spending time with her mom. This experience helped her let go of guilt and fear and instead focus on love, strength, and authenticity.
Encouraging Other Women to Say “Yes”
To anyone over 40 who's on the fence about a session like this, her message is simple: “DO IT.”
"Our brains can be so awful to us. But when you see yourself through the lens of the camera, through someone else’s eyes, it does something to you. You think ‘My brain has been lying to me!’ I am strong! I am beautiful in my own way! I should own this!"
Thank you, Ms. C, for your honesty, bravery, and inspiration. Your journey reminds us all that it's never too late to reclaim confidence, find joy, and stand proud—for ourselves and for those we love.
