Taylor Adams’s Stories, Lessons & Insights

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Taylor Adams. Check out our conversation below.

Good morning Taylor, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
I have been sewing a lot which helps me relax. I also have been spending a lot of time with my kids and family.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi there! I’m Taylor Adams, the photographer behind Taylor Adams Photography, and I’m passionate about creating images that celebrate the real, unguarded moments that make life beautiful. What sets my work apart is my love for candid photography – those genuine laughs, stolen glances, and natural interactions that happen when people forget the camera is there. There’s something magical about capturing someone just being themselves.

One of the most meaningful aspects of my work is boudoir photography, where I get to empower women to see themselves through a lens of self-love and acceptance. Every body tells a story, and I believe every woman deserves to feel confident and beautiful exactly as she is. These sessions aren’t just about taking photos – they’re about creating a safe space where women can reconnect with their own strength and beauty. Watching a client see herself in a new light is honestly one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.

Recently, my family and I made the exciting move back to the west coast, and I can’t tell you how incredible it feels to be surrounded by mountains again! We’re currently based in Las Vegas, but our hearts are pulling us toward southern Utah – hopefully within the next year. There’s something about that red rock landscape that just speaks to my soul as both a person and an artist.

When I’m not behind the camera, I’m busy being a mom to two amazing kids and enjoying life with my incredible husband. They’re my biggest supporters and often my favorite subjects for testing new techniques!

Right now, I’m thrilled to be taking on clients throughout the Las Vegas to Cedar City corridor. Whether you’re looking for authentic family portraits that capture your crew’s unique dynamic, or you’re ready for a confidence-boosting boudoir session, I’d love to work with you. There’s nothing I love more than helping people see themselves the way I see them through my lens – beautiful, genuine, and perfectly imperfect.

I can’t wait to meet you and create something amazing together!

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
For years, I struggled deeply with self-confidence and questioned my own worth as a person. Growing up in an environment filled with constant criticism and negativity, I was repeatedly told harmful things about who I was. When you hear those destructive messages over and over again – that you’re not good enough, not worthy, not capable – your mind eventually starts to accept them as truth, even when they’re anything but.Those words became the soundtrack in my head, drowning out any positive thoughts I might have had about myself. I found myself believing the worst narratives about who I was, carrying around shame and self-doubt like invisible weights. It’s amazing how deeply those voices can embed themselves, shaping not just how you see yourself, but how you move through the world.Everything began to shift when I was finally able to step away from that toxic environment. Distance gave me the space to breathe, to think clearly, and to begin questioning whether those harsh judgments were actually true. It wasn’t an instant transformation – healing never is. But for the first time, I could hear my own thoughts without all that background noise of criticism.Therapy became a crucial part of my journey. Having a safe space to unpack years of negative messaging and work through the pain was life-changing. My therapist helped me recognize the difference between someone else’s opinion and my actual truth. Slowly, I started to rebuild my sense of self from the ground up.My husband has been an incredible source of strength throughout this process. His unwavering belief in me, especially during moments when I couldn’t believe in myself, has been transformative. He sees me clearly – not through the distorted lens I’d been given, but for who I really am. His love and support have been a constant reminder that I am worthy of kindness, respect, and genuine care.Today, I’m still on this journey of building confidence in myself, and honestly, some days are better than others. But I’m learning to trust my own voice, to recognize my strengths, and to treat myself with the same compassion I’d show a dear friend. It’s incredible how different life feels when you start believing you deserve good things.This personal transformation is actually a huge part of why boudoir photography means so much to me. I understand what it feels like to struggle with self-acceptance, and I know how powerful it can be to see yourself through kind, appreciative eyes. Every session is an opportunity to help someone else discover their own beauty and worth – something I wish I had experienced sooner in my own life.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Sweet girl, I would wrap you in the biggest hug and tell you that it’s not only okay to be yourself – it’s the most beautiful thing you could ever be. I know right now it feels scary to take up space, to have opinions, to be different from what others expect. I know those voices around you are loud and harsh, making you question everything about who you are. But please hear me when I say this: you are absolutely perfect exactly as you are.Your sensitivity isn’t weakness – it’s your superpower. Your dreams aren’t too big or unrealistic – they’re the roadmap to an incredible life. Your body isn’t something to hide or be ashamed of – it’s strong and beautiful and deserving of love and care. All those things that make you uniquely you? They’re gifts, not flaws.I wish I could tell you that other people’s opinions about you say everything about them and nothing about your worth. The people who are meant to be in your life will love you for exactly who you are – no masks, no pretending, no shrinking yourself to fit into spaces that were never meant for you anyway.You don’t need to earn love by being perfect or by changing yourself to please others. You are loveable just because you exist. You are worthy of kindness, respect, and all the beautiful things life has to offer, simply because you’re you.Trust that voice inside you – the quiet one that gets drowned out by all the noise. She knows who you really are, and she’s right. Hold onto her tightly, because one day she’ll be the one who leads you home to yourself.You’re going to be okay, beautiful girl. More than okay – you’re going to flourish.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
My unwavering commitment is to empower as many women as possible to fall in love with themselves and their bodies exactly as they are right now – not 10 pounds from now, not after they “fix” something, but today, in this moment, in their beautifully imperfect human form.This isn’t just a business goal for me – it’s a mission born from my own painful journey with self-acceptance. I know what it feels like to look in the mirror and see only flaws, to believe that your worth is tied to how you look or what size you wear. I understand the exhaustion that comes from constantly fighting against your own body instead of celebrating it. And because I’ve lived that struggle, I refuse to let other women suffer through it alone.Every boudoir session I shoot is an act of rebellion against a culture that tells women they’re never enough. When a client walks into my studio feeling nervous and self-conscious, and leaves feeling powerful and beautiful, that’s not just a photo shoot – that’s a life-changing moment. It’s proof that the lies we’ve been told about our bodies don’t have to define us.I’m committed to creating a safe space where women can see themselves through eyes of love rather than criticism. Where stretch marks become stories of strength, where curves are celebrated, where scars are honored as evidence of survival. I want every woman who works with me to walk away knowing that her body is not her enemy – it’s her home, and it deserves to be loved.This work will take a lifetime, and honestly, that’s exactly how long I plan to dedicate to it. Because for every woman who learns to love herself, there’s a ripple effect. She raises daughters who grow up confident. She models self-acceptance for her friends. She refuses to participate in the toxic conversations that tear other women down.If I can help even one woman look in the mirror and smile instead of criticize, if I can capture one image that helps someone see their own beauty, then every moment of this work is worth it. This isn’t just photography – it’s healing, it’s activism, it’s love in action. And I’ll never stop fighting for women to see themselves the way they deserve to be seen: as absolutely, undeniably beautiful.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What will you regret not doing? 
My biggest regret isn’t any mistake I made – it’s all the opportunities I never took because fear convinced me I wasn’t ready or good enough. I held myself back from pursuing dreams, speaking up, or taking chances that could have changed my life, all because that voice of self-doubt whispered, “What if you fail? What if people judge you?”The irony is that by trying to protect myself from failure, I was actually guaranteeing it. Every opportunity I didn’t take, every dream I didn’t chase – those were the real failures. I was so afraid of falling short that I never gave myself the chance to soar.I think about all the conversations I didn’t join because I worried my opinion wasn’t valuable enough. The creative projects I never started because they wouldn’t be perfect. The connections I didn’t make because I assumed people wouldn’t want to know me.What I’ve learned is that “failure” was never the enemy – fear was. Even when things don’t go as planned, you learn something. You grow. You discover resilience you didn’t know you had. Most of the catastrophic outcomes I imagined were just stories my anxious mind created to keep me small and safe.Now when I feel that familiar fear creeping in, I ask myself: “What’s the worst that could actually happen? And what’s the best?” Usually, the potential for growth and joy far outweighs the risk of things not going perfectly.I don’t want to reach the end of my life wondering “what if.” That’s part of why this photography journey means so much to me now. Every time I step behind the camera or encourage another woman to see her beauty, I’m choosing courage over comfort. I’m putting myself out there, imperfections and all, because the world needs what I have to offer.

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