Last time I said that I was going to be doing a photoshoot the following weekend, well I did and I really enjoyed it. Turning up early in the morning to an unfamiliar place with two big bags of clothes was a bit nerve wracking but once everything got going I was fine. It wasn't exactly a full feminisation process (which I never expected) but more like a normal photoshoot except that before I went in a make-up artist fully did my make-up for me which wasn't full drag or anything but I had some foundation, lipstick, mascara and eyeshadow. I even had my hair curled a little bit.
I bought a number of cosplays with me and a few dresses hoping to do at least one in something non-costumey. First up was a lovely summery blue dress with flowers on I have worn only once to a wedding reception. I did have a photo of it already but it wasn't the most flattering (no shade on the photographer of course) but this time when I put it on and looked at myself in the mirror with my hair and make-up done, well, I just couldn't believe how lovely I looked. I will also add I didn't use any enhancements like breastforms, hip pads or a gaff so it was just my own body which, incidentally, I shaved so much the night before. We went through 3 more costumes, which someone had pressed and hung up for me which was very nice and it was a bit of a rush in the end as we went over time but I've rarely had such an adrenalin rush at least these days. I've not done much work with photographers as a proper cosplay model and with my anxiety I always feel that if I'm given direction then I'm doing something wrong but of course not everyone hits a perfect pose every time and even if you're a pro you don't know what the photographer wants to achieve.
It wasn't until I had finished that I realised that I had been treated like any other girl in regards to the poses and positions I was asked to do. The positions of my feet, holding flowers to my chin, crossing my legs in certain places, smoothing out my skirts, positioning my hands etc. I just went with it at the time but now I've thought about it, it was really great of them to do that. I think I learned a few new things too. I admit I felt rather nervous discussing what I wanted to wear and also confirming that they do deal with more diverse individuals. I never really considered myself to be LGBTQ+ but as I explore my dressing more I realise I must be on the acronym somewhere. If I need any sewing work done one of the first things I do is to check how LGBTQ+ friendly the person/company are.
So anyway, yes, I had a really enjoyable day and a lovely set of photos.
Yay!
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