The main reason I wanted to do a boudoir session. . .
by Jillian Doores
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We believe that boudoir is for everyone! Whatever the reasons as to why or what brought you to boudoir photography, know that it can be a powerful experience. Some popular misconceptions about boudoir photography are that you need to be a bride or in the best shape of your life. This simply isn’t true! We are coming into our 11th year of boudoir photography and our clients have a lot to say when it comes to their reasons behind their sultry photo session.
Our exclusive VIP Facebook Group has women of every age, body type, and background. Many have had a boudoir session and some are still getting to know us. Our community of like-minded women came together to talk about the main reasons they wanted to do a boudoir session. . . and here is what they had to say:
The main reason I wanted to do a boudoir session. . .
“I wanted to do this session because I was in deep with mom life. Pregnancies, breastfeeding, and also having to abruptly stop breastfeeding, staying home with the kids way more hours a week than working. Dealing with all the feelings (both positive and negative) regarding the changes that my body and mindset went through in such a short time! Throw in the fact that we were trying to get pregnant with our third. I knew I needed something to help me feel more comfortable in my current skin and remind myself that I can still feel and be more than just a mom at home with kids hanging off her, covered in spit-up and last night’s dinners. 🥴 I needed to help myself get to a better place before I went into another pregnancy. So when the opportunity presented itself, I ,without even thinking announced, “I want to be part of this shoot! Not just as the photographer but also as a client!” That was how my shoot was scheduled! To this day that shoot means so much to me. I truly believe it helped me have a better pregnancy. And it’s allowed me to look at those pictures and not go, “Aww look at me before kids,” but I look at them and I am like, “Oooook I see you!” It took work for me to get to the point of feeling good in my skin and mindset before, but I did it once, I can do it again. And those pictures are a constant reminder that I can do this and not lose complete sight of myself.”
— Andrea
“I needed to take back my power after a 16 year toxic relationship.”
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“I had a transformative couple of years. I left a full-time career moved to Rochester where my husband was from. Decided to go back to school for nursing. Lost my mom when I was 30 in 2018 and became the caregiver for my father. I was getting ready to graduate nursing school and wanted to do something for me. My husband wanted me to use my first real paychecks for only me so I revisited the idea of a boudoir study. If I learned anything In those tough years it was to live life to the fullest so I finally took the plunge for me to see myself in a different light as a strong confident woman. The woman my mom raised me to be that I truly embraced with her loss.”
“My present boyfriend treats me like a queen, and accepts me for who & how I am (I’m a “chunky monkey”) he makes me feel so special, and I wanna do it not only for me but to surprise him also.”
“I did them as a wedding gift for my husband, but the whole experience was so empowering and made me feel so beautiful that I think I like looking at the photos as much as he does!”
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“To help get the “sexy back” and it 100% worked! I was in a funk, had put on a few lbs, and wasn’t feeling me. Those pictures definitely got my groove back!”
“I’ve done 2 sessions with The Boudoir Studio...the first one was a needed confidence booster. I was turning 47 I think and was feeling less than thrilled with my body. I wanted to see if I could see what my husband saw when he looks at me. ❤️ The second one was a hell yes I am 50 and I am hot 🔥 . It is so amazing to look at the different pictures and see how I’ve changed between the two shoots!”
“I finally came to a point in life where I felt empowered and loved my body just the way it is. I figured it was a perfect next step for me and then a nice gift for my hubby for our anniversary!”
“This was an experience of exploration for me. Forever grateful!”
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What is YOUR main reason for wanting a boudoir session?
Let’s chat about it on your no-obligation Discovery Call!