An Accountant's Boudoir Journey Back to Confidence

When you meet Solange Darling today — poised, radiant, and unapologetically herself — you’d never imagine the storm she walked through.

Solange, an accountant at a Boca Raton firm, is more than numbers. She’s a poet, the author of Stay, an actress, and a model. Her Cuban roots color her personality with warmth and fire, and her curvy, Latin beauty has long turned heads. But few years ago, Solange’s world shattered.

A severe injury left her hospitalized and facing surgery that took more than physical recovery — it drained her self-confidence. As weeks turned into months, the modeling gigs stopped. Her acting roles disappeared. Even her romantic relationship crumbled. "I looked in the mirror and saw someone I didn’t recognize," she shared. "And worse, I thought the world wouldn’t want to see me anymore."

What many don’t understand is that actresses and models often carry deeper insecurities than those who’ve never stood in front of a camera. Why? Because they’re constantly seeing themselves — not just as they are, but as they’re edited, scrutinized, and judged. This can create a brutal internal dialogue: Am I still enough? Am I beautiful without the lights and filters?

It was in this space of vulnerability that Solange found Yuliya Panchenko of Art Photo Boutique in Orlando. "I just wanted to feel like myself again," Solange says. What started as one boudoir session became dozens over five years — not out of vanity, but as a journey back to herself. Through Yuliya’s lens, Solange saw a woman who was powerful, soft, resilient, and whole.

Today, Solange is a leading force at her firm, thriving in her art, and in a loving relationship. "I’m not flawless," she laughs, "but I’m spicy and fearless."

Her story reminds us that healing isn’t always linear, and that boudoir photography isn’t about perfection — it’s about reclaiming the parts of ourselves we thought were lost. To every woman — writer, accountant, dreamer — Solange offers this: "Break the stigma. You deserve to see yourself the way the world sees you."