53 | Feeling comfortable in your skin – With @jodieplumbleyphotography 

RELEASED JUL 31, 2023

In this episode we are lucky enough to be joined by boudoir and branding photographer @jodiplumbleyphotography. In this ep Jodi and I chat all things: 

– How Jodi’s experience of becoming a mother influenced her choice to pursue her passion in photography

– How that passion evolved naturally into empowering women through boudoir work 

– Common reservations about booking a boudoir shoot 

– What a boudoir shoot is actually like before, during and after (including my experience of working with Jodi)

– Tips for feeling more comfortable in your skin

Thanks Jodi for being on the podcast, being a top notch human and for my beautiful photos! 

Resources:

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Connect with Jodi: 

– Website: www.jodiplumbley.com 

– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodiplumbleyphotography/

– List of Recommended Books + Inspiring People to Follow: https://www.jodiplumbley.com/resources

– “Embrace Documentary” by Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt can be viewed on Netflix and Seven Plus.  

– Jodi didn’t mention this in the pod, but Taryn has also written a book about helping foster positive body image for kids which is a great resource for parents. Also, here is some information on the Embrace Kids documentary currently in production – https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/embrace-kids/

– Gemma is currently listening to the ‘Reclaiming the feminine’ program by Kimberley Ann Johnson.

 

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