Boudoir Photoshoot as Therapy? Huh?
It seems weird, I know. Dressing up, getting your hair and makeup done and being photographed doesn’t seem like a therapy session but for many of my clients it is.
Boudoir photography forces you to confront your fears.
It sure as hell made me! I spent 30+ years hating being photographed. Running from cameras, fearing the dreaded group selfie. I postponed booking my boudoir shoot for three years because my body “wasn’t ready” when really, my self image is what wasn’t. When you commit to your shoot you’re committing to facing your fears, whether that is a fear of being seen, your perceived imperfections or an inability to see your own worth. That’s a huge first step!
It gives you a unique experience that is ENTIRELY about you.
Ok that sounds selfish but let’s be real, we all deserve to be the center of our world for a hot minute. It’s so rare that we are afforded the opportunity to just focus on ourselves. Caring for partners or children, holidays are about family and weddings about your relationship. Why not have an entire experience that is just yours to cherish and focus on yourself.
We talk about self image and worth.
It may feel uneasy but it is an important part of the process. We talk about what you like & dislike about yourself (and not just body) and more often than not this leads to a truthful conversation about how body image is intrinsically tied to self worth and when you lost your confidence. For many of us there was a turning point. How do we help you get back some of that confidence? Sometimes we are just celebrating that you’ve found your way out of that negative mindset and are back to loving yourself! Everyone’s journey is different but it’s our job to be an understanding, non-judgmental ear and using the tool of photography, help you climb the ladder of self love.
Every set doesn’t need to be “pretty”.
Ok this is a big one. Feelings are complex and I’ve found that photographing some of the less than happy ones can be extremely therapeutic. Photographing raw emotion is a great way to process those feelings of inadequacy, loss or fear. We don’t have to be perfect all the time, and there is beauty in vulnerability. Having a reminder of that is sometimes a really good form of therapy.
Wall Art, the Daily Reminder
This is one of the many reasons we feel so passionate about tangible artwork. Digitals are all fine and fun for social media sharing, but having a stunning piece of art that you walk by every day is the best reminder that you’re a beautiful bad ass and deserve respect, from others and yourself. Albums and wall art can act as a daily reminder that you are brave (you did a shoot in your underwear for crying out loud), that you are beautiful and that you are a force to be reckoned with. Plus let’s be real, digital images hiding in a computer somewhere is a bit of a waste. Show that shit off, girl!
