Self Care is not a choice.

✨ The Paid-in-Full Planning Sale ✨

(and why I’m doing this 🖤)

If you’ve been around for a while, you know I give this studio everything I have. Every ounce of creativity, heart, + time I can possibly give. From the very beginning. The harassment, the bullying, the hotels, the tornado, the health scares, the losses. The list goes on and on.

If you’ve known me or followed me for a while, you also know I have had A LOT of jobs.. but this, this always, always remained, + has only flourished. Through Everything. Spite everything, I’ve shown up + so have you ladies.  I’ve also sponsored + given back to the community time + time again, BECAUSE OF THE SUPPORT OF YOU. But the truth is— I am tired.

I’ve been taking time away from my family, pouring every part of me into keeping up with marketing, editing, deadlines, contracts, communication, and chasing payment plans. And I’m just one person— With two hands, a family, and a heart that wants to love what I do again.

When payments lapse, when sessions cancel, when energy shifts because you quit communicating while I give you the chance + benefit of the doubt. It doesn’t just affect one session. It throws off the editing flow, the board, the publishing schedule, turnaround for the women who are staying on track, because my attention has to go to filling this said spot.

Even when sessions are canceled, or rescheduled, I still pay my team— That’s right. Because their work + time matter. Their hours are part of my payroll whether a client shows up or not. That Responsibility falls on me, and I will always take care of them. Even when it means taking less myself.

The truth is, I haven’t charge rescheduling fees, late fees, all that I am subject to. I don’t want to chase or fight for what was already agreed to. I’m not taking anyone to court after cancelling, though contract states that you owe me for loss time. I’m not holding hard feelings, I am not holding anyone hostage to contract. I don’t want that kind of energy between us. I simply say thank you, wish the best + leave those with an affirmation, because they usually need it right then.

None of what I should + am allowed to do, is who I am, or why I started this. I started this to have fun + empower, to create community.

Being in the public eye, really sets you up to speak with your voice, or stay quiet — in all sorts of cases. You’re really taking a chance on everyone evaluating you at all times.

But I also know I deserve to protect my peace.

So, This sale — This season — is about alignment. It’s about creating for women who respect this work, the energy it takes, and the agreements we make together, along with the art + experience. It’s for women who know their worth and understand mine.

To every woman who has stayed in good standing, followed through, and honored her commitments — thank you. You are the reason this studio is still standing + why we only kept growing + continue to do so.

You’ve made this dream bigger than I, Cortney, or Halie could’ve ever managed alone, — but also bigger than what we initially planned or signed on to handle,+ that is why I am evaluating this closely right now. Because of that growth, I have to protect my time, my peace, and my love for this art.

I want to spend these next few months creating, laughing, and having FUN again in my DREAM STUDIO; I want to enjoy our space the way it was meant to be experienced. — but definitely not feeling like I am behind because I am picking up pieces I shouldn’t even need to. And to do that, I’m restructuring how I book, + how I will accept payments. I hope this brings you all the leisure, and it brings more to ease when working with me.

How these next few months go- will depend on what Path Sage + Steel will be taking.

So, moving forward — until further notice— I will no longer be allowing bookings without at least a retainer of $199 + 50% is due by the session date in order to shoot. I need to start looking out more for Sage + Steel, My self + family than giving out favors because we cannot keep a friend/business boundary line. This sucks, but again- I told you all when I was moving, this was to be nothing but intentional. That’s all Jami moves with, Intentions. Hence this break + step back I am taking. It is intentional, + it is needed. While I have been fulfilling others cups, I have entirely drained mine.

And respectfully — to anyone thinking, “Just lower your prices,” please understand:

Professional boudoir is not cheap to run, NOR should it be. It’s a luxury service that takes time, skill, education, experience, and emotional energy. It’s expensive to manage, expensive to produce, and even more costly to create an experience that helps you see yourself in a whole new light — and to do it legally, safely, and beautifully.

I am thrilled to share that 2026 will be the year that Sage + Steel expands beyond the group + into new spaces of connection + empowerment. I’ll be officially launching the Sage + Steel Blog, A monthly Email list filled with real talk, inspiration, + the very first episode of my podcast “Sage + Steel, Your Girl.” (+ yes, we will be taking story times + questions being sent in. )

This next chapter is about deeper conversations, shared stories, + building our community in ways that go far beyond just social media. This past year, I have been more involved in the community than I ever have, + loving it. I don’t want to run a “cult,” but I mean, we kind are? ;) hahaha, I’m kidding, we are a community. Part of the reason I will be not focusing on the group as my main source go to. This next chapter is about growth, alignment, and going where I feel called — and I’m so excited to bring you along with me. I have choices to make + hoping I am making the right one. If not, I did what I was called to do for some reason, that is how we got here.

Also, with that being said—

I’m excited to share that Sage + Steel will soon be opening our email for resumes for a part-time Content Creator position. This will be a mostly work-from-home role with minimal in-studio hours — but a major impact on our brand presence, storytelling, and growth. I simply do not have the time to post + share all that I am allowed, or the time to show you all we offer. As Sage + Steel has expanded beyond what one woman can realistically manage (even with hiccups, we’re still growing, I am so thankful for that. However, I will make changes to where I am called to. How do you think this dream happened?), I’m stepping into a new chapter of leadership where I take this role seriously as part of my long-term career vision. I’ll be looking for someone who is not only creative and self-driven, but aligned with our mission of empowering women. Applications will open closer to the beginning of 2026, and I am beyond excited to welcome the perfect addition to our girl gang for the foreseeable future.

I am not going to fake it, freedom to honor myself. I don’t want to play a part of modeling a version of success that you work ALL the time + dont take any breaks, — freedom based business is all about alignment.

I just wanted to prove to myself that I could do this, that we could do this— + then I ended up running a business that couldn’t run without me, where I could never step away. — I want a business that allows me to grow + us to continue to grow, and if I don’t have the time to do that, and systematic, while being sexy, it won’t ever happen.

I’m still the one showing up, giving you all the advice you know me for, be present on social media- I am not trying to build a business that runs without me that I have no involvement in. That’s not it.

I love the fulfillment I get from my business. But it must run without me running it 24:7

The In-House Payment structure is even more flexible, and transparent than before.

You have one last chance to snag a min. P@yment plan before I close my books. This is your chance to grab plenty of exclusives bonuses with our JUST PLANNING.

Stay active here with me to hear further details.

If you’ve read this far, it means you care—and that means everything to me. Thank you for being a part of something that is so much more than photos. Thank you for trusting me with your stories, your bodies, your hearts. Thank you for sticking beside me as I rebuild in a way that honors my peace, my family, and the creative fire that started all of this. This next era will be intentional, intimate, and incredibly meaningful—and I hope you’ll be part of it. Because this isn’t just Sage + Steel… this is us. *Now go to our group and comment on the post with this blog link + I want you to drop an affirmation to share there with everyone. This will tell me you read this. ( you can find one easily that resonates with your alignment on Pinterest.) And together, we’re just getting started. This is about legacy. I am no longer building a business that survives off hustle. I am building a brand that thrives off alignment. If that speaks to your soul—this is your invitation. My books will close soon for this season, + the next chapter will not look like the last. It will be better. Bigger. More intentional. More powerful. And I hope to see your name on that list when the link goes live.



All my love,

Jami, Sage + Steel Self Care.