The biggest questions I get asked from people when I tell them I specialize in boudoir photography is…you guessed it…
What is boudoir?
There are a couple different ways of answering this. There is the technical answer…and then the not so technical answer. That may sound silly but if you keep reading it will all make sense!
The technical answer according to Wikipedia is : "Boudoir photography, or sensual photography, is a photographic style featuring intimate, sensual, romantic, and sometimes erotic images of its subjects in a photographic studio, bedroom or private dressing room environment primarily intended for the private enjoyment of the subject and his or her romantic partners. It is distinct from glamour and art nude photography in that it is usually more suggestive rather than explicit in its approach to nudity and sexuality, features subjects who do not regularly model, and produces images that are not intended to be seen by a wide audience, but rather to remain under the control of the subject.".
This isn't the exciting answer you were expecting to get, I know! Let me improve the technical answer a bit : Boudoir is an intimate type of portraiture, usually of woman. The portraits are meant to make women feel beautiful and show off their REAL selves. Sometimes women give them as gifts to their significant others. I have done several different bridal boudoir sessions, anniversary, birthday sessions, etc. Still this is not the best part about Boudoir Photography!
So what's a boudoir shoot all about? It's about YOU!! As simple as this!
The real meaningful answer about what is Boudoir is that it is not just about taking sexy pictures in lingerie. It is SOO much more than that. Boudoir is about empowering yourself, gaining self-confidence, love who you are, the way you are right now!!! Feeling comfortable on your skin, feeling empowered seeing yourself in a way you never saw before, rediscovering yourself, stepping out of the box...
What is the biggest excuse I hear about women who WANT a boudoir session but WAIT? “I need to lose weight first”. In fact, you DON'T !!! I advocate the acceptance of all bodies no matter its form. Trust me! You will love yourself in a way you never did before!
My biggest goal as a boudoir photographer is to make women love who they are. No matter their weight, age, body shape, scars or experiences they have been through, physical/intellectual limitations etc. Everyone deserves to feel beautiful and be loved for who they are. It is important to start with ourselves because if you can’t love yourself…who else will?
Self love and seld acceptance is key. It is a way to give society a big ole! Some women get so worked up over their stretch marks , I want women to embrace them! Have a birthmark? Don’t cover it up – it is a part of who you are.
One of my goals as a boudoir photographer is to watch the women I work with flourish, leaving the photo session with confidence, empowered with self-love and feeling amazing! It's about the whole experience, not only beautiful images. I love making other women feel good about themselves, as I would like to feel myself! Empathy is what moves me forward in this industry.
Sometimes you just need someone to SHOW you how beautiful you are and that is what I am here for.
If you want to learn more about boudoir, have any questions about sessions or feel ready to empower yourself, please CONTACT ME. I'll get back to you very soon.
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