We had the good fortune of connecting with Mariah Sargeant and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Mariah, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I think I started off like any other person who starts a business, make a change in the world. I have 2 beautiful daughters who are gonna grow up in a world that is constantly telling them that they need to be skinner, prettier, more built to what society thinks the ideal woman is. What I wanted to do is show them that every body out there, no matter the persons weight, age, size or shape, that everybody is amazing and sexy exactly the way it is!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
What is Boudoir Photography? Boudoir is meant to be a luxury self empowerment photography session to encourage you to love and embrace your body and have a new appreciation for yourself exactly the way you are. What sets me apart for other photographers, I give you more than just photos, I provide a total luxury EXPERIENCE. From the booking process where every aspect of the session is completely catered to you, guides that lead you every step of the way leading up to your session to the day of, where you come in and get pampered ALL DAY while also getting the best self confidence work out ever! You get to see your photos the SAME DAY, no waiting for weeks!
I’ve been shooting boudoir since 2019, and haven’t looked back. It is truly what I was meant to do. I have graduated from many master photography classes, boudoir posing and self empowerment courses. Like many professionals, a lot of what I do comes from experience. There was a lot of learning on the way and there is always more to learn, which I am so excited for.
I want every one to know, that Every Body Is A Boudoir Body. It doesn’t matter what you’ve been through, what your self image is, or if you think you are worthy of a Boudoir session. I’m here to tell you, everyone can and should do a Boudoir session at least once in their life. It’s such an amazing way to invest in yourself and embrace every part of you!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
One place I always recommend to others is PersNikkity’s! The food, the atmosphere and the people are so wonderful. For the night scene I would definitely go to the Lodge Bar & grill in Pinetop! I always meet someone new or someone I never thought I’d see and we hit it off. Also, their food is amazing.
We’d probably go for a hike around Fool Hollows Lake or take the kids to the splash pool in snowflake.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My amazingly resilient Husband, Nathan, who supports me and my crazy ideas no matter what!

Website: https://www.hotshotsboudoir.com/

Email: mariah@hotshotsboudoir.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hot.shots.boudoir

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariah.hotshotsboudoir

Facebook VIP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hotshotsboudoir

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