. “I've known Jenn since childhood and in the last couple years I've been working with her on spiritually growing and healing myself. When talking to her about this photo shoot she said dig deep, channel the person you truly are. I thought back and a picture of me from around 6th grade stood out. That picture was from a time period where I was growing into the person I'd become, learning to express myself in various ways....music, clothing, hairstyles, accessories, etc. Over time I was made to feel my choices were wrong and/or bad because they weren't mainstream. Words from family, friends and strangers slowly broke me and broke my spirit. I was called a delinquent, trashy, drug addict, devil worshipper, heathen along with the words ugly and fat I have heard most of my life. Words people threw at me because THEY weren't comfortable with the version of me THEY saw. The issues were THEIRS, not mine. I was none of those things but I slowly lost myself and became a generic version of Dana. It may have taken me 44 years, but I am taking away the power those people had over me. This photo shoot was so empowering, freeing and helped me with a reawakening of sorts. Thank you Jenn for capturing what I have tried for years to get back.” ~Dana

“Jenn Roth is authentic, caring, and so VERY talented! She immediately put me at ease when discussing my intention for my photo shoot by really listening and honoring my vision. She had some of her own ideas also— all were perfectly aligned with what I wanted. The day of the shoot, she was professional and gentle in her guidance for the shoot. I did a photo session reflecting my grief, so it was a delicate project. Jenn was amazing- I trusted her right away as she took photos that really captured my true essence— and she knew how to use nature around us to enhance it all. She really understands women and knows how to make them feel comfortable to be themselves. I could not recommend Jenn highly enough. I absolutely LOVE my photos! I am so glad I did them!” ~Stacey

“Jenn at Gaia Dawn Studios provided me with a photo session that was nothing short of amazing! She captured the true essence of our theme and I felt free to express myself without judgment, awkward angles or forced smiles! She is the whole package!!! The experience was like nothing I ever had and I know anyone who has a session with her will feel the same way!” ~Alicia

So I booked my boudoir photo shoot with Jennifer through a mutual friend. I honestly can say I didn’t know what to expect. I had never met Jennifer prior to the day of the shoot. We had only communicated via text prior to that day. The day finally came and when I arrived I was nervous, anxious, excited (all of the above). I met Jennifer and I could not feel more at ease!

Makeup with Mel:

First was makeup and hair with Mel (who was absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable)! She had already known what look I was going for (Jennifer had asked me for hair and makeup ideas prior) and that was already communicated - so we went over a few last minute details and she got right to work. Her talent was unmatchable! When she gave me the mirror I was speechless!! The colors blended flawlessly - and my “dramatic look” couldn’t have been done better! My hair was curled and styled to perfection!! She did my hair in a way that I was able to use Bobbi pins to make a quick / simple change with each outfit change!

The photoshoot with Jennifer:

Well let me tell you - it was the most freeing, most feminine, most “I am woman here me roar!” experience I have ever experienced!! I’m not one of those women who works on female empowerment nor have I ever did any serious soul searching; but Jennifer showed me how to take, what started out as a wedding gift to my fiancé, and turn it into an powerful experience of self expression - and how to show my beauty inside and out!! I hardly could keep up with the emotional part of it! I honestly don’t think I was ready for what was happening before my eyes! It was like my own personal transformation into a colorful butterfly!

I was, however worried about wearing lingerie in front of people that I did not know. But I have to say that Jennifer and Mel were strictly business during the the entire process and that made me feel completely at ease. I talked about this personally with Jennifer and what a comfortable & safe space they created for me to produce this beautiful piece of art! I could not be more pleased with the album and have ordered many pictures from her.

When I gave my fiancé the album, he was so overwhelmed with what beauty Jenn, Mel, and myself had created. He absolutely lost his cool and broke down and cried! (I cried too!) It was a moment that neither one of us will forget!!! Thank you Jennifer!!