Get your sexy on
Hello gorgeous!!!!!!!
If you can’t tell from my excess of exclamations above, this is a topic I am THRILLED to talk about. As I begin offering Boudoir Sessions, I want to take you through my “why”. The reasons I feel so strongly about this endeavor and what it has already done for me. And most importantly, why I am so excited for YOU.
And just to prove I have some skin in the game (pun absolutely intended) here are some shots from my sessions in the past. All self-portraits too!
THE WHY
A few facts about me…I am 37. I am a mother of two. I am a size 18. I have stretch marks. I like wearing lingerie. I like reading romantasy books (romance and fantasy). I love feeling sexy.
I have worked really hard to discover and rediscover that side of myself. Even now, as I type, I am feeling some nerves about sharing this side of myself. We are taught to be discreet about these things but I call bullshit. I’m tired of feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment. I push back against that societal pressure and instead, I chose to be a champion for women, and truly all people, to feel fucking sexy. For me, feeling sexy also makes me feel strong, intelligent, and joyful. It is a celebration and being alive and in my body. I feel powerful.
I can acknowledge that feeling sexy looks different on everyone. We all have different obstacles to work around and different life experiences to consider. But I want you to remember one thing. The journey to this feeling is for no one but YOU. I know traditionally we gauge our sexiness by looking through the lens of a partner or even society. And while those can be residual benefits, what matters most is that YOU FEEL IT. And I will let you in on a secret…boudoir photos were my catalyst to feeling all of these things for myself.
Now before I get too preachy, I started taking my boudoir photos for my husband as a Valentine’s Day present. It wasn’t really for me in the beginning. But after my first go around, I noticed how I felt. I felt more connected with my body and appreciative of all it has done and can do. I felt sexy, and not because someone else was saying I was, but because I truly felt it. I wasn’t faking it or pulling that feeling from an external source. And that was a new feeling for me. It is a path I am continuing down and growing in to as time goes on. And one that has brought more joy to my life.
I hope by sharing my experience, I can normalize the desire to feel sexy and be in touch with that side of ourselves. I can encourage everyone to explore what that feels like and looks like to them. And offer a safe and empowering opportunity to discover a new side of yourself through boudoir photography. So buckle up buttercup, because I can’t wait for you to go on this journey!
If you found yourself nodding along, feeling your heart pitter-patter, or picturing yourself in these photos…then click that button below and I’ll be there for you every step of the way. I’ve got you!