I truly believe that every woman should be able to experience a boudoir photoshoot. I know what you’re going to say: I need to lose weight first, I’m not photogenic, I’m not a model, I’ll never look like those women in your photos… I promise you, none of those things matter – you’re perfect just the way you are. It’s my job to make you look like a goddess in your photos and if you open yourself up to this experience, you will feel like a goddess, babe! Doing a boudoir shoot is an amazing experience that every woman deserves and here’s a few reasons why:
1. You deserve to get pampered.
When was the last time you sat back and had your hair and makeup done? You know that feeling you get after having your hair done for the first time in a while and everything seems better. You feel better, happier, fresher, you feel more like YOU. Now, imagine this. You walk into our studio – fun music is playing, our stylist is waiting to pamper you, we settle you in with a fluffy robe and slippers, and you get to sit back and relax while we spend the next few hours pampering you and creating magazine-worthy portraits of you. Can you imagine anything better? We don’t pamper ourselves enough. You deserve this.
2. It teaches you to be comfortable in your own skin.
We are our own worst critics. Where we see flaws and imperfections, others see beauty. It’s my job to help you see how beautiful and amazing you are. Every single woman I have photographed has walked away feeling more confident. Once you’re all glammed up – gorgeous hair and makeup, beautiful wardrobe, stunning jewelry – you’ll look AND feel amazing. This feeling is evident in every single one of your images. You’ll be reminded of this newfound confidence every time you think back to your shoot, look at your album, or look up at the prints on your wall.
3. It’s a great excuse to buy new lingerie.
When was the last time you bought or even WORE lingerie? For many of us, it’s been a while (or never!). This is the perfect time to splurge on yourself. Pick out some kickass pieces that you feel amazing in. You could even use this as an opportunity to try something that isn’t really your style. You’d be surprised how much you love pieces that you didn’t think were really “you”. Don’t feel like you have to spend a fortune either. There are many places where you can purchase amazing lingerie at a reasonable price (Adore Me, SavageXFenty, Amazon, etc). The best part? Every time you put that outfit back on after your shoot, you’ll be reminded how badass you really are.
4. It’s a TON of fun!
For many women, the days leading up to their shoot can be nerve-wracking. I get it – I’d be more worried if you WEREN’T nervous! Having nerves just means you care and that this is important to you. Don’t confuse your nerves with fear! You’re doing something that you’ve never done before and you aren’t 100% sure what to expect. Once we start shooting, those nerves will go away and you might even start to have a good time, LOL. Most women that I photograph definitely describe the experience as a fun and memorable one! It’s not every day that you get to be treated like a celebrity – take advantage of it!
5. It pushes you out of your comfort zone.
We all have our comfort zone. Sometimes it’s our role as “Mom” or “Wife.” For others, it’s our role in our careers. For most of us, it’s not “Model.” No one ever walks into my studio knowing exactly what to do in front of the camera with their face or body – that’s my job! I’ll demonstrate each pose prior to having you do it, and then I will guide you into each pose. I’ll tell you the angle to tilt your head, where to point your toes, how to part your lips. This is a safe place to let loose and be sexy – a side of you that typically gets buried beneath all the other roles we take on as women. Our shoots are full of laughter, dancing, and really bad karaoke LOL.
6. Bonus: it makes a GREAT gift!
I can’t think of a better gift to give yourself and/or your significant other than the gift of YOU. A photograph stops time – it preserves you as you are right now so that your future self can look back on your confidence and beauty. There’s nothing like it, I assure you. Most of my clients are speechless when they see their photos for the first time. “Is that really me?!?” is a common reaction. Does your significant other really need another watch, flask, or bottle of whiskey? Those are gifts that ANYONE can buy. Imagine the look on your significant others’ face when they open an album full of sexy photos of you. Many of our clients order wall art to hang in their bedrooms or bathrooms to remember that feeling every time they look at it. So, while many think boudoir photography is a gift for a significant other, it’s also a gift for YOU. 💗
