I cannot thank Zest Photography enough for the results of my photo shoot! Absolutely amazing experience and photos!!
Our photographer was our main point of contact to start with. She was very easy to talk to, thorough and enthusiastic when discussing what I wanted from the shoot and confirming all the details.
I arrived at the studio to my own little room, a glass of champagne and my choice of music. The makeup artist did a great job with my makeup while we had an entertaining chat.
I had so much fun with the photographer during the photo shoot I completely forgot I was nervous! We had already discussed what I saw in my head and she moved seamlessly from one set to another, making me feel like I knew what I was doing. I had complete flexibility to play with different props and introduce ideas as we went, with the photographer bringing her invaluable experience and ideas. The transition from discrete nude to full nude was so subtle it was barely noticeable and made it so easy to be free.
The viewing of the photos was fabulous and blew my mind - the have tissues ready!
I cannot adequately describe the effect on my mental health having done this shoot. I have hated myself as long as I remember and I was terrified that even all the photography and editing tricks wouldn’t hide how disgusting I am. These photos have shown me that what I see is not what the world sees, I am not the disgusting thing I was convinced I was. I may not love myself yet but I no longer hate myself - I can look at these photos and feel free of that self hatred. Doing this was the best decision.