Queen Leonie-"I Found A Side Of Me I Had Lost"

Hey there, stunning Queens! There’s something truly special about witnessing someone come back home to themselves. That quiet moment when the self-doubt fades and what’s left is this undeniable beauty—unfiltered, unposed, fully present. Queen L's session was about choosing to show up for herself in a world that constantly tells us not to. It was a full-body yes to taking up space, feeling good in her own skin, and rewriting the way she sees herself. I’m just so honoured to have been part of her journey.

When asked why she did her session, Queen L responded with this beautiful quote:

“Take a thousand, naked pictures of yourself now - believe me, one day you will look at those photos with much kinder eyes and say, 'Dear God, I was a beautiful thing!'"

-Moira Rose.

Why did you do your boudoir shoot?

I wanted to do something solely for me, something to empower myself and see myself in a different light; it’s so easy to let the insecurities and self-doubt take over, especially in this patriarchal society that tells us we’re never looking good enough. I knew it would be scary to do something I’d never done before and to be so vulnerable, but it was so worth it!

What was your favourite part of the session?

I don’t know if I can pick one moment; it was the whole vibe. I felt instantly at ease and comfortable during the shoot. Quinn has a way about her that just makes the whole session fun & relaxed.

What did doing this shoot do for your self-confidence, self-worth, and self-image? Tell me your story.

Over the past couple of years, my body has changed, she’s shrank & she’s grown, and I felt out of touch with myself. I feel like this shoot has reconnected me to my body; it’s reminded me that I am powerful, strong, and beautiful. My body does so much for me, and by celebrating it, I feel like I’ve found a side of me I’d lost. That’s something I can’t thank Quinn for enough. Body image is a meaningful conversation, society drills into our heads from a young age that we must look a certain way & even though we know it’s bullshit it’s hard not to succumb to the pressure & change ourselves to fit the societal beauty standard. This shoot reminded me that I'm beautiful, and I’m so glad I did it!

Was your experience what you were expecting? If not, how was it different?

I didn’t know what to expect, but I do know that my nerves & self-consciousness were washed away by how wonderful, enthusiastic, & kind the whole team was.

What was the best part of your experience? Would you change anything?

I was so stressed before my shoot, I’d had a couple of awful days at work & was feeling really down on myself, but the second I walked in, the team put me at ease. I thought my birthday was going to be a complete wash because of how bad work had been, but Quinn and the team turned my attitude around. They made me feel seen, heard, and safe.

Is there anything extra you would like to tell us?

I’m just so grateful for this experience. I walked in feeling sad, overwhelmed, and, in all honesty, I wanted to lie in my bed and pretend the world didn’t exist. But I walked away with my head held high, confident, strong, and ready to celebrate!