THE REAL TRUTH TO WHY I SHOOT BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY
Why Boudoir Photography?
To me, the boudoir experience is extremely therapeutic. We as women generally take on the role of taking care of SO many other people and facets of life that we often lose sight of the beauty we possess. Life has a way of wearing us down. Through boudoir photography, we are able to see hard evidence that we ARE, in fact, beautiful. I truly believe that every person deserves to feel that way- regardless of age, size, race, life circumstances, etc.
A Little Piece of My Story
As a young girl growing up, I witnessed my Mom absolutely loathing pictures of herself. In fact, I have very few photographs of her from my childhood. Despite possessing true beauty, she has always been extremely hard on herself. I am pretty sure she wore jeans to the beach once while on a family vacation. It’s heartbreaking seeing someone you love not love themselves.
As a preteen and teen, I never felt comfortable in my own skin. I got curves very young, at an age where boys don’t appreciate them and girls are vicious and mean. I was awkward (I often still am) and never quite fit into any “one” group of friends. In fact, I still feel this way (but I'm learning that it’s a good thing).
As a college student, in the best shape of my life, I was engaged to a man who saw me as his trophy. I was always expected (without ever verbalizing it) to look and present myself a certain way. Thankfully that relationship didn’t last.
As a woman in her young 20s, I was diagnosed with Dysautonomia (POTs to be exact). The autonomic system controls your heart rate, blood pressure, and other unconscious body functions like breathing, sleep, and gut function. In short, mine was a mess. My blood pressure ran extremely low and I began passing out almost daily. I was told I might not (or maybe should not) have children one day. I felt totally helpless.
Thankfully, my world turned around for the best when I met my now husband. His love has allowed me to grow and heal in ways I never imagined possible. I pushed through my health problems and was able to have two beautiful children (now ages 4 and 7). However, despite all of my blessings, I still had to deal with the body changes that come along with pregnancy and childbirth.
If you can relate in any way to a piece of my own personal journey, then you can understand first hand where my drive comes from to show others their beauty. It is insanely empowering to put your vulnerabilities aside and take ownership of your body and your battles. Boudoir reminds you to love yourself, regardless of what you’ve been through.
The Transformation
When I decided to specialize in boudoir photography specifically, I knew without a doubt that I wanted to give our clients an incredible experience from start to finish. Signing up for a session is truly an act of bravery for most women- the fact that they are choosing our studio for such an intimate experience is truly an honor. We are here for our clients EVERY step of the way…
from breaking the ice and getting to know your WHY during a phone consultation
to giving you wardrobe and prep guidance
to providing professional hair and makeup the day of your session
to posing you from your head to your toes
to a private viewing appointment
to providing professional retouching specific to your requests
to having unique options of luxury, printed art
…we have your back.
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