Inspiring Conversations with Jill and David Scruggs of One Soul Fine Art & Boudoir

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jill and David Scruggs

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
David was introduced to photography while attending the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications and later carried a camera as a reporter for the Orlando Sentinel. Although his career path took him into several professions over the years, he held onto his love of photography. He turned it into a paying sideline in 2012 as a wedding photographer and over time evolved into a fine art portrait artist.

Jill, a Doctor of Physical Therapy by education and profession, found her way into photography through her pastime as a local model. David hired her for an editorial photoshoot, and the two eventually became inseparable. She wanted to get behind the camera and soaked up David’s knowledge. At first the student, Jill’s now a teacher in her own right.

They formed One Soul Photography in 2018 and launched the brand One Soul Boudoir in 2019. Originally working out of the home, they opened an 800 square foot studio on Marietta Square in 2021 and expanded into a 3,000 square foot studio in Kennesaw in 2022, where they’re now located.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
While their business has grown steadily and the Facebook fan group, One Soul Women, now has about 5,000 Greater Atlanta women as members, there’s rarely a week that goes by without a new challenge arising. If it isn’t a back-office technology issue, it’s disruptive changes in social media advertising algorithms and policies.

But Jill and David are problem solvers as well as creatives and visionaries. But what successful business owner isn’t all those?

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Jill and David have created an inspiring and powerful experience for women seeking to rediscover themselves and their femininity after experiencing medical, physical or emotional trauma. Using fine art and boudoir portrait sessions as a theraputic vehicle, their clients find needed affirmation that they are indeed worthy of the love and respect of others — as well as their own self-love and self-respect..

While the experiences that Jill and David have designed are indeed theraputic as the duo creates powerful portraits that instill confidence in their clients, behind the scenes these sessions are filled with fun and laughter. One Soul’s nearly 100 five-star Google reviews are a testament to their inspirational experiences.

What matters most to you?
David and Jill prize One Soul’s reputation for creating peerless and empowering experiences, fine art portraiture that their clients cherish for life, and memories their clients want to relive again and again, Jill and David also want to be known for their sincere desire to uplift their clients, to be a positive influence on their clients’ lives.

Pricing:

• Weekend boudoir sessions: $499
• Weekday boudoir sessions: $399
• Weekend portrait sessions: $499
• Weekday portrait sessions: $399
• Portrait art offered separately, starting at $499

Contact Info:

• Website: https://onesoulboudoir.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/onesoulboudoir
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/onesoulboudoir
• Twitter: https://x.com/onesoulphoto
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@onesoulboudoir
• Other: https://facebook.com/groups/onesoulvipgroup

Image Credits
All portraits were captured by Jill and David Scruggs of One Soul Photography under the brand One Soul Fine Art & Boudoir.