Magic Muse 2025

Nell Thomsett embodies the spirit of a Magic Muse through her transformative boudoir photography and unwavering dedication to empowering women.

Her sessions are more than just photo shoots; they are life-changing experiences that help women rediscover their beauty and confidence. One poignant example is a mother who struggled with body image after childbirth. Through Nell's compassionate approach, this woman saw herself in a new light—strong, beautiful, and deserving of self-love. Her journey, shared in Nell's Facebook group, inspired others to embrace their own beauty and reclaim their confidence, creating a ripple effect of empowerment.

Nell Thomsett far right was named the JSP Women’s Awards Magic Muse for 2025. Marty Strecker Photography

Nell's Facebook boudoir group is a testament to her commitment to positivity and support. When a member recently opened up about feeling lost after a difficult breakup, Nell encouraged her to share her story and paired it with a stunning portrait that captured her resilience. This act of connection turned vulnerability into empowerment, reminding every member that their struggles could lead to triumphs. Nell's work doesn't just empower individuals; it fosters a community of women uplifting one another.

At the heart of everything Nell does is one simple but powerful message: You are enough, exactly as you are. Through her boudoir photography, she wants women to see themselves the way the world already sees them—strong, beautiful, and worthy of love. Too often, women are told that confidence is something they have to earn by changing themselves. Nell's work exists to challenge that lie. She wants every woman who steps in front of her camera to walk away feeling empowered, not just for a moment, but for a lifetime. Her images remind women that beauty isn’t about a number on a scale, a dress size, or society’s ever-changing standards. Beauty is about owning who you are, taking up space, and celebrating yourself without apology.

Nell's boudoir photography is more than just taking beautiful images—it’s a movement. It challenges outdated beauty standards, redefines self-worth, and empowers women to see themselves as worthy, desirable, and enough just as they are. Every time she captures a woman in her truest, most confident form, she is proving that beauty has no size limit. Through her work, she helps women reclaim their bodies from years of shame and negative messaging. Beyond individual transformation, Nell's art sparks broader conversations about body positivity and self-acceptance. At its core, her art is activism. It’s about changing the way women see themselves and, in turn, changing the way the world sees women. Because when a woman steps into her power, she doesn’t just transform herself—she transforms the world around her.

Please join me in congratulating Nell Thomsett, our Magic Muse Award winner, for her extraordinary contributions to empowering women and fostering a community of strength, beauty, and self-love.

Thanks to Lauren from Misteltoe and Snowglobes for sponsoring this award catergory