Fitness Goals: Do I Need to Lose Weight for a Boudoir Shoot?
A boudoir shoot is a dream come true for many women--the culmination of self confidence and beauty. The time and effort that goes into the shoot, as well as the cost, can be daunting. No one wants to have anything but the best experience. Many women second guess their decision to go for a boudoir shoot, asking themselves, "Do I need to lose weight so I look beautiful?"
I want to continuously emphasize that boudoir isn't only for Sports Illustrated swimsuit models. Women of all ages and sizes look stunning under boudoir lights. Any woman who is considering doing a boudoir shoot should not worry about weight. Boudoir photography can be tailored to any body type because our focus is to make women feel beautiful, regardless of the size or shape they come in.
What should you do if you're not happy with your weight or shape?
When you decide to book a boudoir shoot, the first question to ask yourself is, "What is my goal?" This may seem like a silly question because you want your boudoir shoot to be beautiful and sexy. However, many women enter the shoot with some sort of objective in mind--to feel more confident or get positive feedback on their body from someone else.
If you're going into the shoot to feel better about yourself, then don't worry--you will be happy with how you look. The combination of these things are going to make you look awesome:
Chicago's best professional hair and makeup artists who know a wide variety of looks and styles
The resources of a commercial photo studio - backdrops and sets designed especially to highlight a woman's beauty
A photographer who has shot thousands of boudoir clients with expertise in lighting and posing
If you're not happy with the way you look, you're still going to be blown away by the gorgeous images we will produce in the studio.
Boudoir and fitness goals
If your goal is to make a significant change in body weight or shape for personal reasons (such as for self-confidence or overall well-being), it may take some planning on your part. I commend women who want to do a boudoir shoot as either a reward for achieving a fitness goal. It's so much fun to celebrate milestones with my clients because we already have such a positive environment in the Chicago Boudoir Studio.
Confidence is the name of the game, and using the boudoir shoot as a part of this journey only increases your confidence.
I have worked with women who have used boudoir to celebrate the key health and fitness milestones:
Recovery from serious illnesses like cancer. I have had many post-mastectomy patients come in and it's a wonderful experience to show beauty after all these women have overcome.
Preparation for a beauty pageant or figure competition.
Losing weight post-pregnancy.
Celebration of getting pregnant after long periods of trying.
It's never too late for fitness goals and we encourage all women going into this experience with an open mind and heart. You are never too old or out of shape to feel good about yourself!
We want all of our clients to go into their experience with an open-mind and a positive attitude. It doesn't matter what your fitness goal is; we encourage you to try boudoir for yourself so you can celebrate it in the most empowering way possible.