We're here to show you how to kick your negative self talk to the freaking curb. I'm here to show you that the (false) beauty standards you've been conditioned to believe are the furthest thing from the truth. ⁠


YOU ARE POWERFUL.⁠

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL.⁠

YOU ARE WORTHY.⁠

YOU ARE STRONG.⁠


Standing at the bottom of the self acceptance mountain looking up is DAUNTING- I get it. But TOGETHER we're going to make that climb. 


So strap in.......... Get ready for a complete mental transformation, a transformation where you now realize your worth. You realize that your outer appearance is irrelevant. Where you wake up everyday & appreciate your one & only permanent home; your body! 


Jess

Photographer, Creator of Bare Soul Boudoir, Confidence Fairy God Mother, Professional Hype Gal

GAAAAHHHH! I'm so excited you're here. Hi, I'm Jess!!!!! (Legal name Jesse, but prefer Jess- just please never call me Jessica🤣)

I started Bare Soul Boudoir back in late 2019 after trying boudoir for the first time in early 2018. I was MIND BLOWN when a client came to me expressing how much the session changed how she felt about herself day to day. She took more risks, held her head higher. From that point on I was hooked. Fast forward to now, I've been shooting exclusively boudoir since 2020 and love every damn minute.

Growing up I ALWAYS wished I looked different. Whether it was wishing I had bigger boobs, a smaller stomach, a better figure. I was never happy, I was always chasing what I didn't have. Through the art of boudoir + helping other women take back their power, find their confidence and celebrate themselves EXACTLY as they are, I've truly found my life's calling & helped myself heal along the way as well.


I've had hundreds of women of all shapes, sizes, colours, background and job titles in front of my camera over the years and with each gallery I am in absolutely awe at the pure beauty of my clients.


Outside of work you'll likely find me enjoying a joint with my man and hangin my doggies. My soul puppy, Nala the corso and I also have a Mini Pincher named Millie. (The size difference of 100lbs makes me laugh almost daily!) I love me a good dumpster fire reality TV show to relax and ALWAYS take any opportunity I can to be outside, wherever that may be. (My favourite place to be is listening to rain/thunder under my covered back porch) You'll also find a ton of house plants in my home and any shade of green is my FAVOURITE colour!! (Fitting right???) And you'll NEVER catch me turning down anything covered in hot sauce.

Tuni

Make-up artist, Licensed Esthetician, Dog Walker, Sunshine in Human Form

Meet Tuni. She's been with me since the very beginning of Bare Soul. The nickname Tuni is a nick name from birth that just stuck, in case you're wondering hahah. Tuni has been in the make-up industry for 15 years and done something in just about every inch of the industry.

She's managed in cosmetic retail, demoed for top skin care brands, worked as a trainer for Derma Blend Make-up and tackled all things event & wedding make-up.

Tuni has since stepped out of the wedding make-up game and does make-up + hair along side me and also runs her own dog walking business, Pitter Patter Dog Walking.


She's got 2 adorable fur babies. A calico cat named Phoebe (yup, from the show friends!!) and a german shepherd mix named Stephen. When Tuni's not working you'll find her listening to records, doing all the self care or getting witchy with tarot cards and books. She absolutely adores Dolly Parton (She's even got a portrait of her tattooed) and is always ready for the next travel adventure.

Sam

Make-up Artist, Skin Care Trainer, Make-up Educator, SFX Queen

Sam is another one of my glam babes ready to transform you from every day babe to boudoir baddie!!  Sam studied  professional make-up artistry in Toronto and has over 10 years in the industry.  Sam also teaches the Make-Up portion of Fanshawe's Hair Styling course! AND THAT'S NOT ALL, on top of taking her own event and wedding clients, Sam ALSO works for top skin care brands Vichy & La Roche Posay. 


OH and I can't for get to mention, Sam also studied SFX and the SFX looks I've seen her do, BLOW ME AWAY. She really is a true power house in the make-up world.


When she's not working you'll probably find her reading a good book, hanging with her hubbs and her two mini Australian Shepherds, Cove & Morla.  Sam loves all things spooky, harry potter, sailor moon and is always down to try new foods.

Melissa

Assistant, Organization Wizard, Your Personal Cheerleader

SAY HEY TO MELISSA!! Melissa is my RIGHT HAND LADYYYYY! She's your behind the scenes photo taker, studio organizer + cleaner and the one who helps me keep my head on straight heheh.


Melissa worked retail for 7 years before jumping in and out of different jobs for a few years to find what truly brought her joy. In late 2021 she quit her job at the bank that was draining her mentally and emotionally and took some months to do some inner work and really figure out what path she wanted to take. She decided she never wants to work for some big corporate company ever again. She wanted her work to bring meaning & joy to others as well as herself. Melissa joined our Make-up Artist, Tuni as a dog walker for her business and LOVES spending time with all the pups.


Melissa continues to do inner work and journal. She loves astrology and expanding her mind, heart & soul. Behind the scenes she is working on her own online business that she hopes to/will bring to fruition soon enough.


Melissa also has a kitty named Zoey and when she's not cleaning up my messes or keeping me on track + organized she loves working out, yoga, cleaning and finding new recipes to try.


You may see Melissa around the studio or assisting me during sessions, I know you'll love her as much as I do.

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