Are Pre-Conceived Notions of Boudoir Holding You Back?
It all makes your heart race— and not in the exciting way.
Sheer lace, straps, stilettos.
You could never.
Actually, you could, but here’s why you won’t:
It’s just not you.
These items that have come to represent sensuality, seduction, sex appeal—
They’ve just never been your definition of sensual self-expression.
Not to mention the fact that they’ve all been coveted and claimed as magnets for the male gaze…
But what about the way you desire to see yourself?
That resistance you’re feeling around the concept of boudoir?
I’d bet it has less to do with your self-confidence than it does a deep disconnect with the wardrobe you see glorified as the “must-have” attire for such an experience.
And while admittedly boudoir is rooted in the exploration of the intimate, feminine space of a woman’s bedroom, it doesn’t serve you as a modern woman to cling to this one-dimensional definition.
So now we’ve uncovered not one, but two, points of disconnect:
The “Look”— doused in sexualization, teetering on objectification, and generally intimidating.
The Definition— narrow, restrictive, and outdated.
Now before you walk away right here and now, feeling as though I’ve discredited lingerie as a viable option, or cast judgment on anyone who has chosen this type of wardrobe for a previous session, grant me a few more words of explanation:
If you are among those who do feel empowered, freed, and fully expressed in lingerie, then you have made the right choice— for you!
The space of intimate portraiture should always be one where you have centered your choices, desires, and comfort.
So the question is:
How do you curate an intimate, empowering portrait experience that feels authentic, exciting, and reflective of the woman you are now?
My advice?
Visualize the end result.
Tap into the desire that’s driving you.
Reverse-engineer the process, and start with the feel of it all.
That’s where partnering with a visionary photographer comes in. Using collaboration and open communication as the building blocks, together we will craft an artistic and unique experience that has you screaming, “That’s me!”, and “Who IS that powerhouse?”simultaneously!
An empowering experience awaits you once you release the old notions of what used to be expected from boudoir photography.
If you’re ready to re-imagine what a boudoir experience could really be for you, click here to begin the conversation. I’m looking forward to exploring your visions of femininity, power, and celebration!
