Boudoir is so much more than pretty pictures. A note from the photographer.

Loving yourself is a never ending journey in life. Self acceptance is something most of us struggle with, so doing something that is considered self love or self celebration is not a typical everyday experience. But please know that you are worth it. It is not selfish, nor vain, to do something that allows you to look at your own body with admiration. Stop letting the constant bombardment of society’s critiques about not being good enough be the only message you hear.

Boudoir allows you to reconnect with your body.

For so many of us women, we stand in front of the mirror and immediately zone in on the parts of us we don’t like. We tend to stare at our bodies and pull back on our faces, or suck in our tummies, or some kind of self deprecating act. We are subconsciously telling ourselves negative thoughts about ourselves everyday without even realizing the damage it does to our minds and our hearts.

Boudoir is a chance to allow someone else to show you that you are in fact, beautiful. It allows you to see yourself in a new light, in new poses, or at angles you can’t see yourself that accentuates and highlights your beauty in ways that you don’t get to see in your normal everyday life.

Self confidence is directly linked to your mental health.

If you are anything like me, you spend most of your days with your hair up, makeup free, and wearing whatever is baggy and comfortable. You might be a college student who studies late and wakes up early for class, barely hanging on to herself with the stress of exams. Or you are a new mom who hasn’t had a decent shower in only God knows when, who’s body has taken on a completely new form and is now curvier than before. Or maybe you are celebrating an anniversary with someone you have been married to longer than you have not been married to- and you need to see that you are still damn sexy and he is lucky you still put up with having to pick up his underwear off the floor everyday!

Boudoir is a chance to step out of the routine of life, embrace your sensuality, sexuality, focus on your beauty and prioritize yourself for a change. It can be incredibly beneficial for your mental health to let go of the inner critic and view yourself and the absolute best version of yourself. I know that when I walk by my own photo on my wall it gives me a boost of confidence and makes me feel better. Because even though I’m currently rocking yoga pant and a hoodie for the umpteenth time this week with unwashed hair up in a bun and no makeup on- I know that in reality- I look like THAT!