Celebrating Confidence, Style, and Real Women: A Huge Thank You to Our Community

Last minute team photo!

At YFS our fabulous stylists work their magic to make you look your best no matter your age size or shape. Check out some of the amazing transformations on our website. We know some plus-size people can feel reluctant to explore our styling service so we organised a special photo shoot with Steve Montgomery from Profile Photos to celebrate the real women we work with every day.

Working with the exceptionally talented Steve, we captured a stunning collection of images that reflect the heart of our work. These photos aren’t just for our website and marketing—they represent something much deeper: empowerment, authenticity, and the beauty of being yourself.

This shoot was all about showcasing real people and real bodies. Our models, Magenta, Emma and Katy from the House of Boom community, kindly volunteered for the session. We are so grateful to each of them for stepping in front of the camera with courage, style and pride. Your willingness to be seen and celebrated is what makes this work so powerful.

We also want to give a huge thank you to our stylists, Irene and Karen, who thoughtfully created every outfit worn during the shoot. Their eye for style and understanding of what makes everyone feel their best brought the entire vision to life. And let’s not forget the team working behind the scenes—your hard work, coordination, and encouragement helped make this shoot a true success.

A heartfelt thank you also goes to TS Clothing, who continue to generously donate clothing that helps our clients feel confident and comfortable. Your ongoing support makes a real difference in helping women feel seen, valued, and empowered.

And finally, to Steve Montgomery—thank you for your generosity, creativity, and continued support of YFS. You’ve helped us capture not just images, but stories—stories of growth, strength, and self-belief.

If you’re looking for a special image, we can’t recommend Steve enough. His lens captures more than just a moment—it captures a message.

Photos by Steve Montgomery | profilephotos.nz

Thank you to everyone who made this shoot possible. You inspire us every day.