modern Glamour Reviews

When taking a journey through our website, you will see beautiful photos, read about who we are, learn about the Zest experience and see that we do a pretty good job, however, there is no more important page to read than this one.

Below, you will read about other people’s journeys throughout their Zest experience and what it truly meant to them. If you also take the journey, you will realise that your experience is not just about having your photos taken, it has a much deeper meaning, a meaning that will touch your heart and show you your beautiful life!

We hope you are inspired as much as we are from the amazing reviews and stories below and get a clearer insight into what your Zest experience will be like…

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“This extra layer of confidence given to me has inspired me to put myself out there and believe in myself. ”

“I wanted this glamour portfolio because I‘d love to see the transformation of my regular self into a glamorous me.

This is also particularly important to me because I rarely see local Perth photography businesses showcasing individuals with my skin tone. At first glance, this can be disheartening and off putting to the whole experience. Instead of being disappointed, I see an opportunity to get myself out there and try to get that representation from the next woman who is probably disheartened like I was.

I want to encourage more photography and modelling businesses to notice and acknowledge beauty from all sorts of colour spectrums. Just imagine how much beauty Perth has to offer and I feel as though I should start somewhere. I would do more than just admire the beauty of the photography, I would showcase it however I can and work towards inspiring more women like myself out there to find the confidence to also be proud of the skin they’re in.

After the glamour photoshoot at Zest Photography, I felt confident and proud of myself. Jessica exceeded my expectations of what it was going to be like, so much effort and detail was put into this photography experience. When the photos where shown to me, I felt limitless!

I am so proud to be who I am and Zest Photography has given me that extra push to continue carrying out my message and inspire others. This extra layer of confidence given to me has inspired me to put myself out there and believe in myself.”

- CHARLENE

“From who I was before this experience to who I have become after the photoshoot has changed who I am now for the better.”

“My friend has had a glamour photography photoshoot before and had an amazing experience, she knew of the troubles I was going through and encouraged me to try it out. I have been judged for being too masculine, left for not being girly or caring about my image. Same issues at work, I was judged and neglected just because I was female. I was down in the gutter and hoping to try something new to make me feel better.

I was nervous, only wearing lingerie and being nude. I am a little camera shy and I never looked at myself as a beauty or thought my body’s physique was beautiful. I was worried the photos would turn out plain, like myself. At first, I felt shy, but I was encouraged throughout the photoshoot, all smiles, laugh and chatter. During the photoshoot I felt comfortable, everyone was so friendly throughout the whole experience.

Afterwards I felt Amazing…. Butterflies and near on tears, it has impacted my confidence positively. It was a self-finding experience and it helped me to love myself no matter what I looked or acted like. I will have these photos hanging in my bedroom, so when I look at myself in the mirror, I can also look at these photos and feel more confident about myself.

I would tell any woman in the same position as me to give it a go! Because… from who I was before this experience to who I have become after this photoshoot has changed who I am now for the better. I hope that all women and men can learn to feel love for themselves no matter the negative judgment and neglect you have had in your life. Who is to judge who’s beautiful or ugly, anyway, we choose for ourselves.”

- SUE

Beautiful Nude Portrait of Lady with Tattoos

“I fell in love with myself again and looking at such life changing photos showed me and illuminated not just my external beauty but my inner goddess as well.”

“For someone that has had a lifetime of abuse from men and has been continuously body shamed and put down my entire life, I have got to say a huge thank you to the wonderful team at Zest Photography for giving me my power back. I fell in love with myself again and looking at such life changing photos has showed me and illuminated not just my external beauty but my inner goddess as well. I felt like a queen and will never feel inadequate or self doubt myself ever again because I have these beautiful images which will remind me on a daily basis that I am enough and I will never let anyone take my power from me ever again.

I wanted to feel more than just like a mum. With three children I feel like all people perceive me as is, as a single mum. I am more than that and I wanted to show the world that I am a strong independent woman and there’s more to me than just being a mother.

From the very beginning, I was contacted by Zests client-consultant Abbey. After sharing my story I was lucky enough to be chosen to receive a photography experience. Abbey was very patient and allowed me the time to decide if I wanted to pursue it or not. Abbey is amazing and is very compassionate in listening to the reasons why people are wondering about doing it. I think it was her patience and empathy that really made me to decide to take the leap and I did. I’m glad I did.

Abbey introduced me to Adrianna my glamour photographer and she was so supportive and so passionate about helping me to create the exact photo shoot that I wanted from costume discussion to the different images I wanted in able to tell my story. Adrianna was very warm and welcoming for when I first arrived. I was a bit nervous at first but I very quickly lost my nerves because she really helps you to believe in yourself and was incredible in guiding me through the whole process. I even had the confidence to go into nude shoots and they were amazing.

I was then greeted by the lovely owner Gary. We had a great conversation about why people get their shoots, especially women. I was very inspired by the enthusiasm and vision Gary explained that he has for creating client’s dreams. Gary was very professional and helpful in choosing the right product for myself.

Every single member of Zest photography were so welcoming and made the experience so enjoyable. It was an experience of a lifetime. I’ll definitely be back in the future with my family.!”

- AMY LOUISE

Nude Panoramic Portrait of Lady Lying Down

Lingerie Photograph of Lady on Red Lounge

Lady in Lingerie Posing for Boudoir Photos

“I just wanted to celebrate being happy in my body for the first time in my life, and a professional photoshoot would capture it beautifully ”

“I was nervous about stripping down, especially in front of a stranger. I have a long history of an eating disorder, so my body is a big work in progress of self-love. I just wanted to celebrate being happy in my body for the first time in my life, and a professional photoshoot would capture it beautifully.

After suffering through anorexia, and then being overweight from medication side effects, I finally lost weight and was at a healthy weight. I was finally feeling comfortable in my body and wanted to document the occasion. Last year I was also sexually assaulted, so this shoot was a way to reclaim my body as my own.

During my photography experience with the Zest team, I felt so many emotions - Vulnerable, nervous, empowered, fierce, and everything in between. Adriana, my photographer, made me feel so incredible through the whole experience and her encouragement and compliments really brought me out of my shell and I left feeling like a Victoria Secret model. I walked out of the studio with my shoulders back which is rare for me as I slouch to close myself off from the world.

I was so excited to see the photos of myself and when I did see them, I was blown away. I looked, and more importantly felt beautiful and sexy. It means the world to have such beautiful photos, but the experience itself is worth more than I can say. ”

- courtney

Lady Photographed in Green Vintage Dress

Red Haired Lady Photographed in Black Lingerie

Red Haired Lady in Red Lingerie with Red Rose

“We learnt as a family that life is short and when an opportunity arises to grab it and embrace the heck out of it.”

“Every person has their own insecurities and mine were always being the odd one out.

5 years previously before the glamour photo shoot, I had been a carer for an unwell family member with cancer and had helped to run our family farm. During this time, we learnt as a family that life is short and when an opportunity arises to grab it and embrace the heck out of it. So, along came the opportunity to have a photoshoot with Zest and it was a “YES!”

It had been a few years of a rocky up and down roller coaster and it was time to embrace the person I was and what had shaped me.

It was the start of a new chapter in life where I had begun a beauty business for the ladies out bush and I had spent many hours of study and time pampering and looking after others and now it was “My Day” and “My Time” to reconnect with my inner self.

On the day of my photoshoot, I was nervous and unsure of what to expect and I was concerned that my insecurities would show in the images. But as time went on throughout the photography experience and with the professional instructions on guidance on posing, I really enjoyed my time and had a ball!

Seeing the photos after the photo shoot, I was amazed how stunning and confident I looked in front of the camera. Seeing how I was able to still look beautiful and be TRUE to my personality and background has increased my confidence and made me feel more grounded in myself.

Thank you so much to everyone in the Zest team for allowing me to show the true me!”

- CODI

Photo of Lady Lying Down with Legs Up in the Air

Classic Portrait of Lady With Cow Girl Hat

“I was nervous about how I would look and being a plus size, I was worried about showing my body and looking fat”

“I felt excited about doing my photoshoot but also nervous. I was nervous about how I would look and being a plus size, I was worried about showing my body and looking fat.

A lot has changed in my life and my body has changed, I felt like it was time to appreciate myself for how I am now and build my confidence so I wanted to do the photoshoot to build my self-confidence and help me realise I am beautiful.

I used to do photoshoots when I was in high school and I really enjoyed it. I love to look back at the photos and see how I was. However, my body has changed, and I have not been as confident as I should be in my skin. I wanted to prove to myself I am still beautiful in a mature and different way. I am newly engaged and feel like it was the perfect time to capture myself before the next chapter of my life begins.

During my photoshoot, I felt comfortable as if I had known the staff for years. The photographer gave me so much confidence and guidance. We worked well together and encouraged each other. I felt so comfortable around the photographer that it didn’t bother me that I was topless for some of it.

This experience has given me so much more confidence. It has made me see myself as beautiful.

I felt so happy that I had a massive smile on my face the whole way home. I was so excited I couldn't stop telling everyone about what I had experienced and the way seeing myself look so good made me feel. When I picked up my artwork all the emotions that I wanted to feel came rushing back giving me such an excited feeling.

It means so much to me to have these photos for life. I am proud to have these captured for me to look back on. I have received a canvas which I will display in my living area for everyone to see. I also have some individual prints which I will frame a couple to put in the bedroom and keep the rest in the display box on my dining table to show off to everyone.

To any woman out there unsure I would say do it!! You will not regret it. This is a once in a life time experience that will capture a part of you in time. The staff are amazing and will guide you and you will walk away feeling beautiful, amazing and more confident. ”

- CAITLIN

Portrait Photo of Lady With Flowers in Hair

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