The word boudoir originates from 18th Century France and when literally translated, means a woman’s private sitting room. To put it simply and to give immediate context, boudoir photography is the art of portraying a woman sensually in an intimate setting.
Here in Trinidad and Tobago, a woman would easily wear bikinis at the beach or a Carnival costume on the road and have her photograph taken. When it comes to lingerie however, although perceptions are changing, there is still a widely accepted notion that boudoir contains a porn element. This cannot be further from the truth. All models/clients that have done boudoir photography have expressed, in no uncertain terms, the liberation, empowerment and immediate shot of confidence that occurs as a direct by-product from having a boudoir shoot done.
As such, here are five reasons why every woman should gift herself the experience of a boudoir photoshoot.
Confidence Building
A boudoir photographer’s area of expertise is making you look your best and giving you the best experience possible. What’s the result of this? You will complete a session with a slew of photos that showcases you in your BEST light. Studies show that if you feel good about the way you look, it directly impacts your ability to perform well in many situations and elevates your general sense of happiness and wellbeing.
A Gift to Your Significant Other
Let’s face it, it’s common knowledge that we are all visual creatures. If that wasn’t the case, Instagram would not have been so popular. Anyone can buy your significant other a bottle of cognac, but a sexy boudoir session is the one thing that no one else can get him, except YOU! These photos will come in super handy when you’ve reverted to hair bonnets and face masks at night.
Be a Star for a Day
You could easily go to a spa, get your hair done and enjoy being pampered, but this is momentary. A boudoir session is the kind of pampering where attention is ushered on you in a specific, intimate and sensual way. Every single woman that books a boudoir session will experience a shoot that is all accommodating, attentive and designed especially to fit her needs. This is an excuse to completely indulge yourself for a day. Best of all, you will have those cherished memories forever.
Celebrating a Personal Milestone
Life comes at you fast and you have been strong about it. Maybe you worked hard for an amazing figure after having a baby. Perhaps you were an absolute force of nature and beat a terminal illness. Or was it more of an internal journey and you made it past a traumatic event or time in your life? Your courage and tenacity should be rewarded, you did great, and now you’re doing even better. Treating yourself to such an empowering experience and keeping something with you to remind yourself that you are a strong, beautiful woman is something that no one can ever take from you.
A Unique Experience
A lot of people will go through their lives never really doing something out of their comfort zone but is that really living? You define yourself by the roles you have been placed in or stepped into but that is not all that you are. There is more to you than your career, family and any other responsibilities you have placed upon yourself. First and foremost, you are an individual, living a completely unique experience. A boudoir shoot is an amazing way to take an intimate, private and transformative exploration outside of the labels you are defined by.