15. Reasons Why You Should Do A Boudoir Shoot

When I first started doing photography professionally, I had no idea how powerful an experience this really is. I wanted to be a fashion photographer and help my clients feel like a model for the day. That ended up not at all being why I was getting booked…

About two years ago one of my clients asked me if I would consider doing a boudoir shoot with her, as she wanted to document her body so that when she is older she can look back at the pics and remember how amazing she was at her age.

Boudoir photography is an experience that can be incredibly empowering for both the model and the photographer. It can help boost confidence, show off your sensual side, and create memories you'll cherish forever.

Here are just some of the reasons why you should consider booking your own boudoir shoot:

1. Motherhood - You made a human!

Pregnancy is beautiful but can also be very challenging both physically and mentally. Having beautiful photos to document your pregnancy, and the experience as a whole is something you'll never regret. Who knows? You might even look back on these photos one day and realize how much you've changed as a mom.

2. You are single.

Ending a relationship is never easy or fun. It can also be super challenging figuring out who you are, what you want out of life, and where you want to go next. If you've recently gone through a painful breakup, why not give yourself the gift of confidence and self-love through a boudoir shoot? It's a great way to honor and celebrate the woman you are today and who you will be in the future.

3. Celebrate getting in shape/gains at the gym.

Every woman deserves to feel confident in her body no matter what size or shape she is. But if you're making healthy eating and regular exercise a part of your lifestyle, you deserve to celebrate your hard work with an amazing photoshoot! Whether you hired a personal trainer to help you reach your goals or you just worked on it on your own, you should show yourself some love and get your photos done!

4. You’re getting married! Congrats!

You put so much time and energy into planning your wedding that it often goes unnoticed by others, yet you are probably dreaming about it every single day... Why not celebrate your big day by having a boudoir photo shoot to remember it by? Perfect present for yourself and your partner too. A beautiful, intimate boudoir album has quickly become the gift of gifts for your partner on your wedding day. It's something you can look through together or your partner can enjoy your gift when thinking about how much they love you.

5. Because it’s Monday. Do you really need a reason to be awesome?

Seriously. Why not?

6. Healing from trauma. You’re a survivor.

You've made it through. It's so hard to get out of an abusive relationship and rebuild your life. Sometimes all you want to do is hide from the world, which is ok, but don't let it rob you of feeling beautiful and worthy again. You deserve to feel empowered and confident in your own skin once again. Plus, it's a great way to celebrate how far you've come!

7. Because it’s so goddamn beautiful out there, and you damn well know it.

"You are beautiful" might be one of the most overused sayings these days, but you know what? It's true. Women come in all shapes and sizes, and each one is precious and unique in its own way. And if you've been struggling to see your own beauty lately, a boudoir shoot may be just the thing to remind you just how beautiful you really are.

8. You’re only this young once

So many people believe a boudoir shoot is something you only do while you're young and inexperienced in life, but you and I both know that couldn't be further from the truth. Women are having their first boudoir shoots in their 30s and 40s all the time now, so don't let your age stop you from doing something special for yourself this year. You're never too old for a boudoir shoot!

9. You’re celebrating a special occasion in your life

Whether you’re planning a bachelorette party and want to commemorate the occasion forever with a gorgeous photo album or you just want to treat yourself to something special before the big day arrives, a boudoir shoot is a perfect way to commemorate the special occasion and make some fantastic memories along the way.

10. Because you always wanted!

Nothing feels better than getting what you want out of life, and a boudoir shoot is one of those things you’ve always wanted to do but kept putting off for one reason or another. Don’t let another year go by without doing it – the sooner you get over that fear and start planning the shoot, the sooner you can get back to enjoying life the way you were meant to!

11. Love yourself. If anyone deserves your love, it’s you.

We spend so much time focused on our careers, our families, and our Facebook status... we don't take the time to actually take care of ourselves. Taking a day to get pampered by my professional stylist, doing an empowering photo shoot, and then literally having a book you can look at as often as you want that shows you how amazing you are, might just be what you need. It's not selfish to treat ourselves once in a while. It's necessary. And it's a lot of fun too!

12. F**K cancer

I have tremendous respect for everyone who has battled breast cancer. Whether you would like to be photographed before your mastectomy to have a keepsake that celebrates YOUR body, or after you've kicked cancer's ass and you want to celebrate the body you've fought so hard for, it would be an honor for me to be the one to photograph you. You're a survivor and a badass human.

13. Own your sexy

You are allowed to be sexy. There is no rule book that says otherwise. Trust me. I've checked. Your day job may force you to hold back. You might be worried about what your friends would think. But do you know whose opinion matters? Yours. If you want to show off the lingerie that's been sitting in your closet, what better time than now? This is on your terms. Own it. Be the goddess who's been dying to come out and play!

14. Empowerment

Confidence is sexy. Sometimes it takes diving into the deep end to realize how good a swimmer you are. One of the reasons so many women choose to do a boudoir shoot is because of the confidence they gain from it. All of the things you imagine yourself being are already there. You just needed something to help you see them. I can't make you into someone you aren't. But what I can do is show you the confident, feminine, strong woman you already are. It's like when Glenda the Good Witch appears at the end of the Wizard of Oz to let you know that “everything you were looking for was right there with you all along."

15. Insert your reason for not doing a boudoir shoot

I often get emails that say something like, "I'd love to do a shoot with you but I want to lose 10 more pounds first." Or "I don't have anyone to give the photos to." Or "I'm not a model..." These are the most common reasons I hear from women who don't think they're ready to do a boudoir shoot. Well, no one tries yoga because they're already flexible. You stretch to become flexible. Step outside of your comfort zone. Jump into the deep end. You just may surprise yourself. Doing a boudoir shoot just might be the best thing you've done for yourself in a long time, and there's nothing holding you back now.

What is your reason?

If you're even just curious about it, let's schedule a no-obligation, free consultation. You can check out samples and see if it really feels right for you. I would love to work with you to make it happen!

Get in touch and we’ll chat about your fun boudoir shoot!

You can also call/text us at +447888 866 044 or email us at hello@londonboudoir.co.uk