Posts tagged beauty
Why We Love Smoky Eye Looks for Boudoir Shoots

We see a lot of trends come and go in the world of boudoir photography, but one look that always seems to be in style is the smoky eye. Women love how this sensual and mysterious look can make them feel confident and beautiful. Plus, it doesn't hurt that smoky eyes are pretty darn gorgeous!

If you're thinking about booking a boudoir shoot, you may be wondering if a smoky eye look is right for you. Here are a few things to keep in mind...

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Cultivating Inner Beauty: How to Feel and Look Your Best

We all want to look and feel our absolute best, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to do that. After all, the beauty industry is constantly changing, with new products and trends emerging every day. But Euromonitor's global beauty survey revealed one important truth that we should all take to heart when it comes to achieving true beauty – looking healthy is the most beneficial version of beauty. Let’s explore how this new definition can be achieved!

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16 Quotes About Inner Beauty

There are many things that make us unique and beautiful such as our personalities, talents, and the way we carry ourselves. We shouldn't forget about them just because there's someone out there prettier than us or more successful than us; after all, life isn't about competition-it's about being who we really are and not to worry too much about what people think of our looks.

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Reduce Unwanted Feelings of Shame: Tools for Mental Health and Happiness

Do you know what shame is? It's a feeling of embarrassment, humiliation or disgrace. Shame can be triggered by: body image, sexual orientation, mental health issues and addiction to drugs or alcohol. Sadly these issues are all too familiar for many of us. Shame can also be triggered by past traumas like abuse or assault. My heart goes out to any who suffer from shame of any kind.

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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?"

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How to Look Confident on Camera: Where to Look, Facial Expressions, & Body Language

Be conscious of your facial expressions when you are on camera. Try to relax. You don't want to keep an unblinking stare or a contorted face because you are too nervous or tense. Amplify your emotions when you're on camera, especially when you are taking up the frame--you need to be interesting and engaging. Big teethy smiles and energetic facial expression can go a long way. Keep in mind that you can also apply your energy to calm and sultry faces too.


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How Boudoir Can Help You Improve Your Relationship with Your Body

Boudoir photography is a style of artistic nude or semi-nude photography that celebrates the female form. The word boudoir comes from French and means "a woman's private sitting room, especially one in which to take one's clothes off." Boudoir photographs are often framed as sexy - but they can also be used as a reminder that every woman has a unique beauty.


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What To Do When You're Not Feeling Beautiful

There are days when we just feel terrible and sometimes the knee-jerk feeling is we’re not beautiful enough. Have you ever suffered a setback in work or relationships and surely it was because you weren’t attractive enough? Sometimes the line between cause and effect isn’t even that clear but we end up in a negative loop and we’re convinced that something is wrong and can never be fixed?

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Don't Wait Until Your Body is "Perfect" for Your Boudoir Shoot

Whenever I introduce myself to anyone, I usually describe myself as a boudoir photography. One of the most common reactions I get from women is “I’d love to do a boudoir shoot after I lose weight!” While I am totally on board with treating a boudoir shoot as a reward for hitting a fitness goal, I also think women default to the “…after I lose weight.” excuse far too often.

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How To Look and Present Yourself Magnificently on Zoom!

Our new normal requires a lot of web-conferencing, and that won’t be changing anytime soon. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Skype and others are replacing the face to face meetings of the past. Even conference calls may soon be a thing of the past for professional meetings since web conferencing technologies have improved their user experience. However, it can be a challenge to still look and feel good on web conference without taking special steps.

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