How to Rock your 'Boudoir After Baby' Photo Shoot
Can You Do Boudoir After Baby? Yes!
One of our favorite parts of being in the boudoir business is getting to celebrate women in every phase of life. And yes, that includes boudoir after baby photo shoots. Women’s bodies are amazing. Full Stop.
You’ve probably seen maternity boudoir shoots. It’s a beautiful way to honor all that your body is capable of. The unsung counterpart to this strength is your post-natal body. That body is still you, still powerful, and absolutely still sexy. Whether you want to honor that a few months after giving birth (yes, that’s happened) or wait until decades later, there is never a bad time for boudoir.
Why Even Do A Post-Natal Photo Shoot?
At first, you might think it sounds strange to show-off your body after you’ve had kids. Pause. That’s just unrealistic beauty norms talking! Being a mom doesn’t mean you have to give up the sensual parts of yourself. In fact, you really shouldn’t.
When we have moms at the Chicago Boudoir Studio, they often share that they’ve forgotten who they are outside of being a mother. So many women stop seeing themselves as sexy or desirable after giving birth. Over time, that can shake your sense of confidence and sense of self.
A boudoir after baby photo shoot makes it easier to rediscover who you are outside of motherhood. More importantly, you can continue to keep that part alive long after your photoshoot because the proof is in the pictures!
How Soon is Too Soon?
To be clear, you don’t need to come into the studio immediately after having kids to honor your post-natal body. While we’ve had women come in as early as 3 months after having their baby, you don’t have to follow anyone else’s timeline. Check in with your body to see when the time feels right for you.
Some questions that might help you decide if you’re ready for a boudoir after baby photoshoot are:
· Do you feel comfortably able to move into the different boudoir poses you see in your photographer’s portfolio?
· Are you able to get proper childcare for your baby (a boudoir studio is not a place for kids!)
· How are you feeling emotionally and energetically? Is it time for a confidence boost?
How Late is Too Late?
So, how late is too late to have a boudoir after baby photoshoot? Never! Once a mother, always a mother. Even if your baby is 23 and prepping for law school, you can still honor the ways your body has changed throughout raising children.
In fact, some women choose to do multiple boudoir photoshoots over the course of several years – each memorializing a specific time in their life and body. It is the ultimate way to honor your own personal growth journey. This is especially true for mothers!
Our Hand Photo Retouching Policy
Lastly, we know that not everyone is 100% in love with the way their body changes after having a baby. Boudoir can be a great way to look at those changes in a new light AND we think you should be empowered to make your own choices about photo editing.
If you want to show off your stretch marks, love that! They can tell such a beautiful story about your life. On the other hand, it is also totally valid if you want the ‘cover girl’ treatment with full body shaping and skin smoothing. We don’t mom shame here! Whatever photo retouching you want for your boudoir photos is what you’ll get at Chicago Boudoir.