It's hard for me to put into words why I shoot boudoir photography. People often say, "So you take sexy photos of women." But that's not really it. To me, boudoir photography is about connecting with your feminine power. It's about seeing your own beauty, being in touch with your body and defining what "sexy photos" are for yourself. This is something I believe every woman deserves.

Clients always ask me, "How do you start shooting boudoir?" The funny part is that I had never even heard of boudoir photography, and I had no idea when I started a photography business that this would become my passion. I began as a high school senior portrait photographer, and a woman I knew casually asked me to photograph her. She was fifty-nine, working with a personal trainer, and was in the best shape of her life. She wanted to celebrate her hard work and honor who she was at that moment – a sexy, proud and beautiful woman. Collaborating with her to plan out the shoot and seeing her emotion when I shared her photographs with her was powerful. It helped me realize that boudoir photography is about so much more than sexy photos. It can be transformative.

The Transformation

The transformation that happens in our studio is what I love most about being a boudoir photographer. When a woman arrives for her photo session, she is usually nervous. And of course you'll be nervous, you are about to take your clothes off in front of a complete stranger! But once you settle into the space and we chat while your hair and make-up are being done, the transformation begins. 

Usually during the first outfit we shoot, my client still feels a bit awkward. But as we move through the session, I can see her comfort level shifting. There's a visual shift in her body language, and facial expressions become more relaxed as we are laughing and moving around. Then she begins to feel sexy in the lingerie and connected to her body. The sexy eyes come out and everything begins to click.

By the time we are done with the session, we've become friends. We've shared an experience that you'll always remember, and you are feeling confident and in touch with your feminine power. When you see your images for the first time, you'll be amazed. I often hear, "I can't believe that's me!" or "No way, I didn't know I could look like that!" This is the most incredible thing about boudoir photography. It allows us to see ourselves in a new way. Recently, a partner came in for the reveal session and said to me, "Now she gets to see herself the way I see her every day. And we'll have these photographs to enjoy together for the rest of our lives." When you leave the studio you have an amazing confidence boost and artwork to remind you of how you felt during the photo session!

 

A Piece of my Story

Recently (and without any planning) I decided that I should shoot some boudoir portraits of myself. This is not as easy as it sounds because it's impossible to frame a photo when the camera is on a tripod and you are not able to see what's through the lens. It's also a challenge to hide the trigger which is what actually takes the picture when you are not holding the camera. I am a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to photography, so this was a great lesson for me in letting go of control and trusting myself. And it has been such a rewarding process. Through these boudoir self-portraits, I was able to capture myself and my body in ways that I do not normally see. While I wish I had the pampering of my make-up artist or a bit more thought put into my wardrobe choices, I love these photos because they document exactly who I am right now. For me, boudoir photography is a celebration of your body, your power as a woman and your authentic self. I love celebrating women and being a part of their journeys. Let me help you see just how beautiful you are.
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