So you’re not in your 20’s anymore. As we get into our 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond, we may gain confidence in certain areas of our lives like our careers, family, motherhood, etc. Although it’s hard to admit, the confidence that we have in our bodies may dwindle with time. This is why I started a career in helping women gain confidence with boudoir photography.
Before I get into what boudoir is and how it helps you feel more confident and beautiful than ever, can I just say…
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!
I think that we forget what our bodies have done for us throughout our lives. They had their first kiss, they have been sick and recovered, maybe they’ve been traumatized and survived…they have had babies and held babies in their arms. They have loved unconditionally with their actions…they really are perfect.
This is why I love boudoir. It reminds us to love our bodies as they are because they have journeyed with us.
So if you think that you need to lose weight or feel more confident about yourself BEFORE heading to a boudoir photoshoot, you are mistaken. Come as you are and trust that you will feel more beautiful and confident after it’s done than you were when you come in.
What is boudoir photography?
Boudoir has French origins and is defined as a women’s bedroom or sitting room. Boudoir photography has been getting more and more popular over the last 10 years and is meant to exude sensuality and intimacy. Oh-la-la, and yes please!
Why is boudoir getting popular?
One of the most popular reasons women participate in a boudoir photoshoot is to surprise their spouse with a special and intimate wedding or anniversary gift. And YES….I LOVE that!
But one of the reasons I am passionate about being a boudoir photographer is because I know that it gives women the confidence to show up as their true selves…to realize and REMEMBER how beautiful they are.
I believe that boudoir photography is getting more and more popular because women are beginning to love themselves as they are. Women are beginning to encourage one another more than ever before and empower each other with confidence. Boudoir is the perfect way to personify that empowerment.
How a boudoir photography session will give you confidence
I just learned about this startling statistic: According to research from the 2016 Dove Global Beauty and Confidence Report, 79 percent of young girls and 85 percent of adult women report opting out of important life events because they don’t believe they look good enough.
It’s devastating. It saddens me to imaginee women missing out on life because they are terrified of what others think of them.
This is why women will be intrigued by boudoir…but not show up.
IS THIS YOU?
Are you intrigued yet not confident enough to show up for yourself? I’ll promise you one thing. If you show up, you will feel more beautiful than ever. Not only will you feel amazing during the process of getting your hair and makeup done, being pampered, and posing like the supermodel you are…but your jaw will hit the floor when you see your photos.
So contrary to what you may believe…you don’t build up the confidence to show up to the photoshoot. You show up despite the insecurities and find your confidence while you’re there. It will come…I promise.
Even though I believe any occasion is a good occasion to book a boudoir session, you may be waiting for the right time. No problem! In the meantime, let’s work on our confidence on a daily basis. Download my 8 Ways to Reclaim Your Confidence guide!
If this speaks to you, I want you to head over to another blog post about an incredible woman who I got to work with who found confidence and Renewing Strength after betrayal.
