Why you should invest in a Boudoir session!
Reminder: All of my boudoir work is now over at Honey & Boudoir.
This is just a little something I wrote to inspire those who are on the fence about booking themselves in for a boudoir session. I hope to cross you over into the dark side, ready to ‘FEEL. YO. SELF.’
Why should you book a boudoir session?
In this age of social media, there is this intense pressure for our bodies to need to conform to this idea of perfection. What is Perfection, you ask? It’s a totally crazy phenomenon, invented by our own self-hatred. The truth is, perfection is not real, it exists only inside of our minds- in the darkest areas where anxiety and fear live. Everybody just wants to feel amazing, and feel like they look amazing to everybody else too. It’s just fact.
Our bodies are amazing. This is such a cliche, I know. And you’re probably sitting here reading this like ‘omg, this is like every motivational insta post ever’, and you’re completely right- because those posts are the ones actually speaking some damn truth. It’s really hard to believe, I recognise this, as I fail to believe it as well. Each and every single one of us have our own set of insecurities and self doubt (Yes, even the insta famous girls).
The reason i’m speaking of insecurities is because this is often the main reason women DON’T want a boudoir session. Obviously, if you can’t even look in the mirror because of your anxieties, then you aren’t going to want to look at yourself in photographs. OR, Is there a way to overcome this massive fear that you have, and in a way use it to fight against it. To become fearless, and to learn to appreciate your body for what it is.
TOP REASONS TO GET A BOUDOIR SESSION
Pampering- Use your boudoir experience as a chance to pamper yourself! Lord knows you need it. You’re stressed and you’re busy and you’re tired, and you never do anything for your damn self. Girl. Practice that self love, make yourself feel beautiful, and then get photographs to commemorate it!
Confidence- CON-FI-DENCE!!!! Need I say any more about this? Who doesn’t deserve a little kick in their step every once in a while. Oh, It feels selfish, you say? It’s okay to be selfish! Being selfish doesn’t mean you aren’t a good person. It just means that for that little while, you’re putting yourself first, and you’re being who you need to be. For yourself. Also, confidence in front of the camera! Especially if you’re getting married.
Comfort Zone- Your comfort zone does no good for you, until you’re outside of it. Your comfort zone is a safe space that allows you to be away from harm. But, it doesn’t push you. It doesn’t make you a better person, it doesn’t allow you to grow, or to work on yourself.
Celebrate your body- Maybe you’ve recently had a baby, a surgery, you’re about to get married, you lost a ton of weight, or put on weight! Maybe you didn’t even do anything, you just feel frickin’ good about yourself! CELEBRATE THIS!
As a gift- As well as the session itself, my packages, and most other photographers packages, will include an album or prints. This could be something for you to look back at over time, or something to gift your significant other. Usually these are bought for husbands to be, to open on the day of the wedding!
Empowerment- Maybe you’ve recently broken up with your ex, or you’ve survived a traumatic event/relationship. You need something to help you feel worthy. This could be that for you.
About my boudoir sessions
My sessions are completely you-focussed. We sit together and discuss the things your most conscious of, we work together and incorporate ways to make you feel more comfortable. There’s music, and my awful jokes, and banter. We will just have a chilled out time. Most of the women who come to me aren’t supermodels. They don’t feel good in front of the camera, they don’t know how to pose, or what to do. They panic, and they feel scared. But you just don’t need to worry. I got you. I’ll constantly be asking if you’re feeling comfortable, and we will never go further than what you want. We’ll look at the photos over and over, looking at your positioning and the lighting, ensuring the quality and comfort of the images.
In terms of logistics, I am based in the UK, and travel everywhere. Usually using client’s homes, or hotel rooms/Airbnb’s!
Have I convinced you?! If not, give me a message. Talk to me about your doubts. I want us to really work together with this. I want you to feel incredible.
Heather x