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Woman laughing joyfully in a white button-down during a McAllen boudoir session with Nicole Gates Photography

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Nicole Gates July 14, 2026

When Lidza got engaged, a boudoir session meant as a wedding gift became a celebration of a 150-pound transformation. A McAllen boudoir photographer on why confidence isn't created in the studio, it's revealed.

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