I’ve realized over the many years of photographing hundreds of women, that we often believe the LIES we are conditioned to believe about ourselves. The amount of LIES I hear women tell themselves is disheartening. We don’t allow any negative self-talk in our studio. Some clients are actually used to surrounding themselves with women who somehow “compete” with negative talk about their bodies. That sounds crazy… but think about it! Do you know anyone that has to one-up you? Even if it is something negative??
Boudoir is so much more then “sexy” pictures. It is an art of self-expression and self-acceptance. A whole day dedicated to getting glammed up, pampered, and be all about you. You are going to feel beautiful, sexy, empowered, and confident. Showing you that you are already all of those things is what makes our job so incredibly special.
The Transformation
Our favorite part of the whole experience is seeing an absolute transformation before our eyes. As your nerves start to fade and you embrace the experience, you can step into a sensual version of yourself that carries with you well after your session. The first time a client sees her image on the back of our camera, her reaction is almost always, “OH MY GOD! I CAN’T BELIEVE I LOOK LIKE THAT!” After that, the session is so fun and easy-going.
Our clients love to share their transformations in our group on Facebook. Check them out! (Search #clienttestimonial in the group to help find some!)
A Little Piece of My Story
It has been a LONG journey for me for self-love an acceptance. When my first daughter was born I was hyper aware of everything I said to myself. Would I allow anyone to say these things to my daughter? HEEECKKK NO! I wasn’t going to teach her to say those things to herself either.
I started with body-neutrality with things I felt negatively towards. That has slowly grown to appreciation. This might seem like such a far jump from where you are now, but the process has to begin somewhere. About 8 months after having my first daughter, I decided to do my own session. Looking at my photos gave me SO MUCH confidence, and I loved the way I felt.
Boudoir sessions can be addicting because of how fun they are. Wait and see!