Posts tagged body
Can Someone Like Me Pull Off the Boudoir Look?


Do you have trepidation about a boudoir shoot because you don't feel like you're good enough? One question that keeps coming up is whether someone can pull off the boudoir look if they don't have a swimsuit-model-perfect body. I see women of all shapes and sizes. I've shot people who are just starting to feel comfortable in their own skin again after having kids, and I've shot extremely fit girls who work out three times a week. All of them can pull off boudoir beautifully because it's not about looking like someone else!

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How to Get Over Body Image Fears and Do That Boudoir Shoot

Everyone regardless of age, gender, body type or fitness level feels like they can improve something about their body. When it comes to a boudoir shoot, they're often just not feeling "camera ready", trying to lose those last 10 pounds or just feel like they're never going to get to the point where they want to be photographed.

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How to Break the Negative Diet Cycle

The diet cycle is a vicious one. It's like an unhealthy yo-yo that is mercilessly dragging you down, and the more weight you lose, the harder it becomes to break free. Some diets are so punishing they can only last a short period before the dieter has to quit, and binge on food to feel normal again--then gain weight and feel guilty and re-embark on a diet again! This cycle appears and reappears for many of us who are trying to look and feel our best.


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Battling Body Dysmorphia - Boudoir Made Her Feel Empowered!

I love getting feedback from my clients. It helps me improve and know what are the best parts of the service I offer so I can emphasize what really makes coming into the studio a great experience. I was delighted to hear that a woman that came in who was struggling with self esteem and body image issues and found boudoir to be an empowering experience.

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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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