I decided to embark on a body confidence shoot because a friend just had an experience and was raving so much about it, I thought let me see what all the ‘fuss’ is about! I am glad I was subjected to peer pressure because I haven’t been the same since my shoot. It is so much more than taking photos. The feeling you are left with is indescribable and if you are anything like me, it will have an impact on your life!

Right from the outset, Mervyn was (is) amazing. From the first call to ensure it was the right choice for me, he made me feel at ease and almost instantly, I felt like I was talking to a long lost friend. Mervyn talked me through the process and then I booked my shoot a few days later.

The day of the shoot came and naturally I was nervous because I had never done anything like this before but honestly, I can hand on heart say it is one of the best things I have ever done FOR MYSELF! Mervyn arrived and we chatted before heading to the space for my shoot and then we began…the energy shifted and I left that day feeling renewed! I left feeling empowered to do anything and this feeling has infiltrated my personal and professional life; A completely life changing experience. And every time I am feeling down/inadequate, I just look at my photos as a reminder of how powerful I am!

Mervyn you have a gift and and I am so glad you are working and WALKING in the space to make women feel empowered and seen without feeling objectified. You are an incredible human being. I have told allllll my girls to book a shoot with you! Thank you so very much.

P.s. 5+5 = 12 in my eyes (you’ll know who this is when you read that part). Hahaha

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Merv is the photographer that everyone needs. Transmitting body confidence to someone is not an easy job, but he does it so naturally, and through his eyes he creates your body art that you can love and treasure forever, you'll see a part of yourself that you never consider or maybe weren't able to appreciate. His passion jumps right on you and makes your beauty shine.

As a photographer myself he is a great inspiration and I feel lucky to have met him.

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The body confidence shoot with Merv was one of the best experiences of my life and the best thing I did for myself. He provided a very safe and comfortable space to shoot and play in. I've (re)discovered myself, who I am at the core, what I like, and what I need. If you're unsure about doing a shoot like that just know that you'll gain confidence from this and will go through a journey unlike any other. Just do it!

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I am here now though, after more than a year from that day looking through my photos again, as I did many times over this past year, to say that this experience was more than a simple photoshooting!

I went through them for the designing of the album I can't wait to see and it felt like reliving that experience once more... I can clearly remember how it unfolded... I had no idea what to expect and for a person like me that tend to suffer from anxiety, the before was nerve wracking but Mervyn was able to put me at ease since the beginning and it did that so effortlessly. I did other photoshootings in the past, but this was a different story: a glass of Prosecco, my favourite music playlist in the background and Mervyn guiding me through two hours of self-discovery like I have never done before, to the point that at times I felt I was alone in the room. The result cannot be explained through words, but I can tell you that the photo reveal was filled with a lot of jaw-dropping moments and every time I see the photos the confident side of me kicks in. He somehow was able to capture a part of me that I knew it was hidden somewhere and I never seen it before until that day.

I cannot thank him enough for allowing me to be myself throughout the whole process, and the kind support in working through a payment plan that suited my finances at the time. On top of that, the quality of the photos is outstanding!

Mervyn is an amazing boudoir photographer who will go above and beyond to give you the experience of a lifetime, and I highly recommend you book a call with him as soon as you read this! You won't regret it!

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This experience has been fantastic. Merv was personable and supportive throughout the whole process. He helped me feel prepared and beautiful. He’s definitely worth spending the time with if this is an experience you’re looking to have.

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This experience was like no other... When I started looking for boudoir experiences, I called many companies and set up initial meetings. I was only really impressed by Merv and one other. However, I went with Merv because he seemed enthusiastic and set on making this a positive and affordable experience.

Merv understands that this is something women want to do for themselves, to make themselves feel beautiful and to allow us to see ourselves in a different light. Throughout the process, Merv ensured to make sure I was comfortable with the activities as well as him as a photographer. He set up many meetings and many reminder emails. I also loved that day of the shoot, we sat and talked and even went through outfit options together to narrow down what I wanted to wear. I did find that initially, he seemed nervous or sleepy, but I think that once we both woke up and let loose, we had a great time.

During the shoot, Merv helped pose me and get me comfortable, but then let me do my own thing. It's amazing the confidence that gets built on set. I was also impressed by the minimalist of materials and space used -- and I think that speaks volumes to the photographer. My boyfriend also joined us during the shoot, and we both were very comfortable with Merv and his professionalism. I appreciated that no matter what outfit and how revealing, Merv always talked to me in the eyes.

After the shoot, Merv was complimentary and excited about the photos. We had our meeting of reviewing the photos, and I ended up loving them more than I thought I would. This is coming from someone who definitely has a lack of body confidence. Not only that, Merv was kind in working through a payment plan. I think that he is driven to ensure that I get a positive experience before, during, and after. This was by far the best experience I could have asked for as a first boudoir experience. I would not put it past me to book another with Merv further down the line.

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I found this experience so much more than I thought it would be. More empowering, more life changing and worth every penny and moment.

Mervyn is an amazing person. He truly has a gift to make you feel understood, respected and confident!

I recommend this experience to anyone and everyone.

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Mervyn is unbelievable! I had an amazing experience working with him. I loved every second of my shoot from start to finish and I felt happy and comfortable all the way through . The photos came out beautiful, I never thought I’d be able to see myself in such a beautiful way. I would love to do it again!

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I was lucky enough to attend Mervyn’s You at Yours celebration event and even luckier to win the raffle prize of a trip to Marrakesh with body confidence photoshoot and 10 images. From start to finish the experience was transformative; as a single parent it was my first time away from my little one aside from work and I needed that space to rediscover parts of myself. The photoshoot was the ultimate celebration of a few of those parts that I rarely get to see/share/reflect on. Merv supported me to let go and feel free. After a long and complicated history with my body, I forgot how the universe gives you exactly what you need at exactly the right time.

This week I got to see the images for the first time. It was emotional and uplifting; I can’t wait to receive the images and forever remember that moment in time.

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I booked a photoshoot with Merv a couple of month ago. I was so nervous. But Merv sends regular emails with lots of useful information and interesting testimonials. When the day of the photoshoot arrived, I hesitated getting on the train to London, I kept on wondering "Why am I doing this?!". But I did get on the train and I have no regrets whatsoever. The make up artist was really nice, we talked the whole time about random things, mostly music if I remember properly. And then the photoshoot itself was just pure joy and lots of fun. Merv is really good at giving you advice on how to pose, but I also really liked the fact that he gives you freedom to express yourself as well during the shoot. He makes it very clear that it is YOUR time to shine.

I recently went for the photo reveal and oh boy, lots of tears! It was an intense rollercoaster of emotion and Merv was there the entire time, encouraging me and always finding the right words at the right time.

I hope that I can work again with you Merv in the future. In the meantime, I can only recommend you 😊

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I've been thinking about doing a boudoir photoshoot for a while but never felt that my body was good enough for it. I've always struggled with confidence and with my body. I came across Merv's website and loved his work as well as the experience that he is offering. I booked an appointment before I could overthink it and change my mind. And I have absolutely no regrets! Merv is very kind and very fun to work with. He is really good at guiding you into the poses but he also wants you to bring your personal touch to it. I arrived to the photoshoot very nervous as expected. But Merv and the make up artist were really nice and made me feel very comfortable. I left the photoshoot feeling amazing, and had a great time.

The photo reveal was definitely a rollercoaster of emotion. But Merv was here to hold my hand on this journey and I'm very grateful for that. I am coming out of this experience with amazing memories and gorgeous pictures.

This is definitely an experience that I would recommend! If you're thinking about doing something like that, please do, you won't regret it!

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I wanted to do this as a gift to my husband for our 1 year wedding anniversary (paper) and I couldn't have chosen a better person to do it with.

Merv was incredible from start to finish, from my first call I knew that You at Yours was the company I wanted to do this with, he made me feel so positive and relaxed before we had even started. Merv made me realise that this wasn't just a gift for my husband but something for myself and he couldn't have been more right. I have never felt so confident and wish i could do it all over again.

If you're on the fence about doing this like I was, just do it you won't regret it trust me!

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Researched for over a year about boudoir photography and I came across Mervyn. The whole experience is very empowering and he guides you through it step by step. I'm very proud that I found the confidence to actually do the photoshoot and I would definitely recommend it.

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I have been thinking about a boudoir photoshoot for years and years but only decided to actually do it once I found Mervyn. His pictures are breathtaking and the initial phone call was so reassuring. I booked the hair and make up and the stylist asked me loads of questions to make sure the make up was the right choice for me while Mervyn was sitting there and chatting with me. The shoot itself took 2 hours and it was great. Amazing experience. I felt like a goddess. When I saw my photos after I was speechless. I would definitely recommend Mervyn to anyone.

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Life Changing! No exaggeration, this wasn’t just a photoshoot but a completely life altering experience. Merv puts his whole self into every shoot and relationship with each person and I just can’t imagine the amount of personal strength and resilience that requires.

I felt safe, cared about and valued throughout and, more than that, Merv made me feel so seen in his ability to really “get” the journey I am on. The best 3 hours I’ve ever spent on myself and I highly recommend to everyone I come across.

Communication was amazing throughout and immense care was taken to make sure I was able to contact at those moments when nerves were hitting hard! There’s no hard sell on images and a payment plan really helped me invest in myself. The images themselves are incredible, I look so happy in them and that is testament to how comfortable I felt. Thank you Merv!

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I loved every stage of my experience, from the consultation talk and planning to shoot day to the reveal. I felt safe, empowered, and encouraged. Merv helped me rediscover myself and helped me learn to see myself for the woman I’m. The shoot was so much fun and empowering 100% built confidence, I didn’t know I had within. The reveal was physical proof of seeing that growth from the whole experience. 10/10 recommend. I would gladly do it again and again.

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Such an incredible experience. Merv is a really special guy, who made the day so natural, relaxing and fun for me and my wife. The photos were perfect, and totally captured the moment and the energy.

Honestly, we already look back at these photos with more fondness than our wedding pics. Merv isn't just a badass behind the lense, he's now a friend.

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One of the most fun and unique experiences I've done. This was my first time doing a shoot and Merv made me feel at ease straight away. Merv taught me how to pose and I never felt uncomfortable at any stage. A great experience I will always remember and would highly recommend.

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What can I say, how to put Into words.... merv is the most compassionate, driven and extraordinary human being! My experience was life changing for me. I look at those photos and still feel so much pride and self love. Thank you merv!

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Merv was incredible.

I was dreading it as the day got closer, and it took me such a long time to really get comfortable and let go, but when I did!! The photos are stunning, I’ve never seen myself like that. Ever

He pushed me but without making me uncomfortable, respected my boundaries when there was something I really couldn’t get my head around. I won’t lie, I didn’t come away feeling amazing, but that is all MY anxiety and absolutely no reflection on him or the process. I feel incredible about it now!!

he put on music that made me feel good, I could hear him signing when I went to get changed which made me laugh

The Prosecco was handy too.

Had some financial issues following and he was amazing with adjusting my plan accordingly, despite being really unwell himself.

Cannot recommend this experience enough!

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