Power of a Boudoir Shoot — Hush and Wild Boudoir

From a young age, we are bombarded with messages about how if we let it, fear can hold us back from experiencing life's most incredible moments. Whether it's fear of failure, fear of rejection, or fear of the unknown, we are constantly reminded that taking risks and stepping out of our comfort zones is essential for personal growth. In a society that perpetuates unrealistic beauty standards, it's no wonder that so many women hesitate to celebrate their bodies and embrace their own unique beauty. But by conquering this fear, women can discover a transformative experience that allows them to feel seen, celebrated, and perfect just as they are.

The Societal Pressure to Conform: Society has a way of imposing its ideals upon us, dictating what we should look like, how we should act, and what is considered beautiful. From glossy magazine covers to carefully curated social media feeds, we are bombarded with images that promote a very polished, cookie cutter idea of what we ‘need’ to look like in order to stop having insecurities about ourselves. Maybe you think you’re too big, too small, your stretch marks are not beautiful, your thigh gap is too big or too small, your curves are not in the right places, or your cellulite isn’t acceptable. But speaking from my personal experience, even when my skin is clear or i’ve lost or gained those extra few pounds, my brain moves onto the next thing that I need to ‘fix’. This constant comparison to our idea of ‘perfection’ can breed such intense insecurity and fear within us, making us question our worth and desirability. Nobody should feel unworthy or undesirable because it’s simply not true. It’s been such an eye-opening journey as Boudoir photographers; almost all of the amazing woman that come into the studio for their photoshoot have the same insecurities. But re-read that, because it has become so clear to us that we all have cellulite, stretch marks, pimples and dimples, creases and rolls. The fears of our own society-proclaimed imperfections prevent us from fully embracing our bodies and hinder us from experiencing the joy and self-acceptance we deserve.

The Fear of Booking a Boudoir Shoot: Boudoir photography is a very intimate and vulnerable type of photography. So many of the women we talk to express that the fear of exposing their bodies and of being vulnerable in front of a camera is a scary concept. To be exact, every single client we've worked with (that’s over 100 women) have walked into the studio expressing that they feel nervous before their shoot. But let me tell you, the nerves fade within a few minutes and once you concur that and are left with the best outcome ever, you’ll be that much more proud and confident that you did the damn thing.

Embracing Fear and Finding Empowerment: It is important to acknowledge and challenge these fears we’ve mentioned, or any that we haven’t, as you begin to entertain the thought of booking a shoot or in the weeks that lead up to the shoot you have already booked. Begin the challenge with simple affirmations and knowing that you deserve this shoot as much as any other woman that you’ve seen in photos does. Stepping into the unknown and booking a boudoir shoot is such a transformative experience. It provides an opportunity to reclaim your body and redefine beauty on your own terms, hell yeah to that. Boudoir shoots are so powerful; the self-love and the confidence boost that happens in just one day is something a lot of women haven’t felt before. We are so proud of the safe space we have created for any and every woman to be able to step into and feel embraced and accepted exactly as they are.

A Shift in Perspective: By taking the leap and booking a boudoir shoot, so many of our clients have found themselves looking at their bodies and self-worth from an entirely new perspective. They witness their own beauty, strength, and sensuality in a new light. The images captured during these shoots serve as a tangible reminder of their unique beauty and a testament to their courage in overcoming fear.

So consider this, and consider the fact that you’re incredible and worthy and perfect just as you are now. Not in plus or minus 15 pounds, not when you finally get engaged and have a ‘reason’ to do it, not when your beautiful scars have healed, not when your skin clears up or you become someone you’re not. Now.

Things our clients have said that poked our hearts:

“I felt so comfortable and safe and SEXY all at the same time, and I know I’ll cherish these photos (and the experience) for a very long time. Thank you again!”

“I’ve showed everyone the photo and told everyone i know to do it. I loooooove the pics and love the way my body looks in the photos for the first time❤️”