If you have ever thought about booking a boudoir session...
and you felt a little knot in the pit of your stomach, you are not alone! As a boudoir photographer, I hear the same exact thoughts from my ladies whether they are a bride to be, celebrating a new milestone, or doing a little something just for themselves.
The truth? Almost every single one of my clients who arrive at their session feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. It is completely normal. By the end? They walk out feeling empowered, confident, and beautiful.
Let's talk about the most common fears I hear about a boudoir shoot and how you can leave them at the door and say yes to one that you REALLY want to do!
1. "I'm not confident enough in my body right now"
You do not need to "fix" or "change" anything about yourself to have a boudoir experience. My posing, lighting, and styling are all designed to flatter your favorite features while keeping you comfortable and relaxed. Boudoir isn't about being perfect and having the perfect body.. It's about capturing the real, beautiful, authentic version of yourself exactly as you are right now.
2. "I don't know how to pose or what to do with my hands, what faces to make, etc."
This one is easy because that is my job! I guide you through every single pose, facial expressions, give you tips throughout, cues, adjustments, movement, breathing, etc so you never feel awkward or lost. You get to relax, laugh, and enjoy the moment.
3. "I'm nervous about what to wear"
I will send you my boudoir prep guide when you book and help you if you ask or need it! I am fully available for my clients and I am here to help make this experience as stress free and easy as possible for you. I help you with colors that photograph or don't photograph well with my editing style, ideas for lingerie, bodysuits, or even cozy sweaters with thigh high socks, or sheets. We will create something that looks and feels like you and not like a costume.
4. "What if I don't like how I look in the photos?"
You will, trust me. I show you the back of my camera throughout your session so you can see how amazing you look as we go. This also helps my clients feel more relaxed and excited to try other posing and comfortable enough to kick the spice scale of 6 to an 8 or 10! Plus, I professionally retouch your images without altering your body. I keep you looking natural and just a bit moodier.
5. "I am too shy for something like this"
Shy? Perfect! I specialize in creating a relaxed, judgement free space where you can open up at your own pace, no pressure. We start with slower, softer poses, and you will be surprised how quickly your nerves melt away! I tell all of my clients, I ease you into things and start off with a few simple basic poses so you get the hang of it and feel more at ease!
The takeaway:
Your boudoir session is not about being a certain size or looking a certain way. It's definitely not about having modeling experience either! It's about celebrating your beauty, strength, and the version of you that exists right now.
Whether you are gifting the photos to someone special or keeping them just for yourself, boudoir is an empowering experience you will never forget or regret.
Ready to see yourself in a whole new light?
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