An empowering and impactful boudoir session
While there’s no one right time to do a boudoir session, it feels extra magical when a client reaches out to schedule a session because they know in their heart “this is the moment.” This client had been contemplating doing a boudoir photoshoot for literally years. This winter, she reached a powerful chapter in life where she felt immense pride for the person she had become. She knew in her heart: this was the moment she wanted to document and celebrate with boudoir.
PLANNING THE SESSION
This client brought vulnerability and vision into our planning session. She shared about the formative growth she had experienced in recent years, learning to make her own way in the world and align her life priorities with her inner needs and values. She has cultivated professional success in a male dominated field and completed several big athletic milestones (including running a marathon!), so she wanted her boudoir portraits to showcase her strength, inside and out. She also wanted the portraits to feel artful and soft, capturing the loving gratitude she felt for her body and for herself. Honoring this balance between strength and gentleness, her session became such a beautiful way of celebrating her whole self and this chapter of her life.
WARDROBE
This client brought along wardrobe options that felt in line with her vision. She wore a favorite pair of black leggings with a sports bra, an outfit that felt both gentle and grounded and spoke to her physical strength. She also wore a lovely, ribbed cotton bra and underwear set that brought an energy of ease and softness to the photoshoot. This client is someone who doesn’t love lace, and she was excited when she found a black bodysuit with geometric detailing that exuded a strong, modern feeling. We ended the session with a series of implied and fine art nude portraits that felt very self-assured and self-loving.
A BEAUTIFUL IMPACT
When reflecting on her session afterward, this client shared: “My boudoir experience has made me feel more confident and beautiful. It has illuminated the beauty of my body and helped me see that so clearly.”
“During the session, you kept in mind my intentions and helped make it feel authentic to me. I have always felt apprehensive about having my photos taken, but your reassurance, expert posing techniques, and the joy you emanate helped put me completely at ease and brought out my real smile. Your gorgeous studio is so well planned and offers endless possibilities. The result - gorgeous, artful, authentic photos that make me feel so empowered and beautiful.”
BOUDOIR PORTRAITS
The flexed posture in her shoulders and sharp angle of her arm in this portrait show a real sense of strength.
I love how candid and natural this portrait feels, her body in such a relaxed posture as she adjusts her bra strap.
It was a beautiful, sunny day outside, casting the most magical light and shadows on the window seat.
As her arms stretch up and her torso extends, this portrait captures a sense of courage and ease in taking up space.
I love how much physical strength this portrait captures, showcasing the flexed muscles in her arms and legs.
This figure detail is so lovely and special, and it has such a sweet story! This client was about to stand up and intuitively clasped her hands in this posture, which she said is a natural resting pose for her. This portrait radiates tenderness, and I love how it documents this natural way she holds herself.