Seattle, WA: In March, I had the pleasure of photographing Nancy D., who was referred to me by some very dear friends of mine. Nancy has been celebrating this year as a really special one, because she hit the big five-oh. That’s right. The hotness you see before you is 50. Can you say “Wowza?” When I look at these photos, I can’t help but think, “50?! No freakin’ WAY!” Ladies: let me tell you, there is no “too old” for a boudoir session. Talk about Hottie McHotterson!
When Nancy asked me to photograph her to celebrate her 50th birthday, I was SO thrilled! I love helping people celebrate their special occasions through great imagery. Maybe it’s because I used to photograph weddings, but I really enjoy the process of capturing a momentous occasions in a person’s life. Nancy is extremely active, always hiking, climbing and doing (what I consider to be) outrageous activities. (Like, you know, jogging and whatnot.) Not really my bag, but I have to admit: she looks freaking fantastic!
One thing I love about Nancy is that she is so proud of her athletic figure. You can tell just by looking at her that she’s strong…maybe strong enough to pick you up and toss you across the room, if you’re not careful! Female bodies are so rarely valued for being strong in our culture, and are often maligned by accusations of being unfeminine in some way. I think Nancy’s session makes it abundantly clear that there is NOTHING unfeminine or unattractive about being a strong, athletic woman. A woman at 50 who can rock a Harley Davidson leather jacket as easily as fun, turquoise lingerie is sexy in MY book, any day! It’s all about attitude, and Nancy knows how to rock what she’s got.
Who else out there is up to the challenge? Are you ready to show me what you’ve got in your own session? 
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