We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Brea Oakes. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Brea below.

Alright, Brea thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Let’s start with a story that highlights an important way in which your brand diverges from the industry standard.

I empower women who are on a self Love journey through the art of Boudoir. My studio focuses on learning to love yourself and celebrate your body as is.

This is so much more than just coming in to get photos taken. This is a Luxury experience that will connect women back to their true selves and their true beauty by feeling good in their skin. It allows for self-expression and connecting with that feminine energy! Boudoir is a wonderful gift a woman can give for herself to reconnect her to her inner fire and give her a day of pampering and luxury! Boudoir is for every body and numbers should not define us. As women, we often wear so many hats, take care of everyone else and spend our days in the hustle and bustle of the world. Self care and love is non negotiable so I really dive into making sure the experience is enjoyed.

When a client books with me, they will have a few months before their session. During that time, I send out tons of self love tips, mindset homework and preparation for their session. This includes a dig deep questionnaire, wardrobe and session guides, and other tools to help them really enhance this journey they are on!

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Through my own self love journey and learning to follow my bliss and joy, I found empowerment through Boudoir Photography. Though the technical term to describe my job is “boudoir photographer,” I consider myself to be a storyteller, an advocate, an encourager who can help you further your self love journey.

The experience I offer my clients is designed to help face their fears and insecurities, step outside their comfort zone, and along the way…find themselves again.

Women should feel safe to explore their sensuality as a woman and really reconnect within, My goal is for them to leave the studio with their head held high, and a stronger sense of empowerment and purpose. Within my studio walls is love, acceptance, and non-judgement. We are breaking down any stereotypical “walls” and pre-conceived ideas of what is acceptable and what is not. I fully embrace and celebrate the beauty in all our woman, all different body types, all different styles and personalities.

Any thoughts, advice, or strategies you can share for fostering brand loyalty?

My clients are from all backgrounds, all ages and all body types. Boudoir is for every woman. I provide them tools to help enhance their journey after their session and stay in touch with my clients through my VIP group on facebook and through my email list. Some clients I still keep in touch with via text. They often share exciting news and updates with me and share beautiful things that are happening in their life since their boudoir session. This is where I know that this experience has really changed them and opened so many other opportunities for them!

My clients often come back in for another session down the road either because they are celebrating another milestone or just because they need a little boost of confidence again.

My VIP clients (those that have booked with my studio) get access to a referral program and right now I am working on putting together a virtual swag bag for my clients. This is really exciting as it will provide them with discounts and tools to help them further along their self love journey after their session by connecting with other businesses and entrepreneurs in the community.

Can you share a Testimonial that really stood out to you?

Sure. Here are a couple.

1. I have to confess that being a woman over 55 and contemplating a boudoir session was a bit intimidating. I no longer had my 20 something body, I wasn’t exactly sure how the camera would receive me. Once the session was booked I had several months to plan , purchase pretty “me” lingerie and settle into my upcoming session. The night before my shoot was much like the night before Christmas – full of butterflies and tossing and turning . All of the nervousness subsided once Brea greeted me at door of her studio , THANKFUL for her warm and easy going personality. I was very comfortable under Brea’s direction and guidance.
Fast forward to the REVEAL appt a few weeks later .
LADIES … if you’re on the fence about putting yourself in front of a camera wearing sexy and sultry outfits – JUMP AND BOOK IT! I was beyond shocked and pleasantly surprised of the “me” that Brea captured …the photos weren’t of a wife , mother or grandmother – instead the photos brought forth a very sexy and sensual woman very comfortable in her own skin. Thank You Brea for giving me this gift of seeing “me” again.

2)-I’m not very eloquent, but wanted to say that I had my session with Brea and it was amazing! After battling inside my head for weeks about whether or not to do a boudoir session, I felt like the energy of the universe just made it feel like the right decision and timing. From all of the encouraging advice and predatory coaching to the most positive, calming, and relaxed photo shoot, Brea made it an amazingly positive experience! I don’t know what it is exactly, Brea’s aura and energy made me so incredibly comfortable that I almost forgot I was parading around in sexy lingerie! She brought out my strengths and beauty in her photographs!! Thank you for such an empowering and pampering day. You really did make me feel like a model!!!

Contact Info:

• Website: www.breaoakesphotography.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/breaoakesphotography
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/breaoakesphotography

Image Credits
Headshot of Brea Oakes done by Raechel Marie Photography LLC