"life is short...
do the photoshoot"
THE GOSSIP
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Merissa Santana’s work. Every time she captures myself or my family I’m blown away. I’m completely in awe of the gorgeous images every time. 3 babies, 2 surgeries, scars and stretch marks she still manages to make me feel beautiful. I’m beyond thankful to have found Merissa. Her talent, down to earth and upbeat personality are unmatched."
"On the fence about booking? DO IT
Finances tight? (Girl me too) she has payment plans. Think your body isnt "picture ready"? Let me tell you, I had my second baby not even 4 months ago. Im the heaviest I have been since my weightloss journey in 2017, and I LOVE every single picture I got back. I am truly BLOWN away, in awe, baffled, star struck, THAT IS ME.
It has motivated me to keep working on myself inside and out to love my body during its season of growth and change, because I dont want my "old body" back. I respect that it has grown two children and is feeding one too, and now we are going to work on this new body of ours, she needs love too.
Our bodies are INCREDIBLE.
Thank you Merissa for igniting a fire within my soul I hadnt realized got tucked away since having kids. I am already planning my next one!"
"Have you thought about doing a boudoir shoot? Are you single or in a relationship? Maybe you're not at your ideal weight; whether that be needing to gain or lose weight. No matter what your response to those questions are...DO THE DAMN THING.
I've waited years, following different boudoir groups thinking "I wish I could do a shoot like that". I was introduced to Merissa and Santana Photography last year when my sister had family photos done and did a boudoir shoot. After seeing my sister's photos and a variety of women in this group, I knew I had to book a shoot with Merissa.
I have gained A LOT of weight over the years. I kept telling myself "I'll do a shoot when I lose weight, I don't want to take photos looking like this". If you're thinking this too...STOP. Embrace your current beauty. I felt SO good during my shoot. I felt comfortable, sexy and empowered. Merissa was so great about directing and talking to me throughout the shoot.
Whatever thoughts are holding you back, stop and book the shoot. There are payment options available and it is an amazing experience I won't forget."
"I was tired of looking in the mirror and only seeing a mom bun, leftover mascara, and dry hands from way to many dishes. I was scared of only seeing everything I felt uncomfortable with about myself but I’m ABSOLUTLY blown away! Felling confident doesn’t have a weight, it doesn’t mean you have to be almost naked, you just have to take a leap and say this is the stage of life I’m in and Im ready to see it from a new angle. Also the hype squad from this group is unreal!"
