The definition of boudoir photography is a photographic style that features intimate, sensual and sometimes erotic images, with the intention to be enjoyed in private. It all began in France around 1890, the birth of boudoir although illegal at the time, male photographers wanted to celebrate the beauty of the female form. By the 1920s boudoir had grown rapidly and even though it was still considered illegal it had really come into its own.
The continuation of the taboo photography then led to eras such as pinup and finally the sexual revolution taking place in the 1970s where it became more accepted as an art form. Throughout this time, this type of photography was always highly catered for the male gaze.
But fast forward to the present and boudoir has grown and changed so much, not only in popularity but intention. It has now become a symbol of women’s sexual freedom, discovering your power and self acceptance for your body inside and out.
Boudoir photography is helping women all over the world realize that real bodies of all shapes and sizes in their natural form are the sexiest and most beautiful. We are learning and teaching each other that the only way forward to unlocking an abundance of self love and appreciation is to embrace your authentic and true self. We all know that stepping outside of your comfort zone is a good thing to practice and what better way than with an experience so uplifting and rewarding for your body, mind and soul.
Self Love Unlocked
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again….Boudoir is for YOU! You don’t need anyone to gift or show your photos to in order to book a session. The most beautiful thing about boudoir is that it’s an investment for yourself, to boost your confidence and give you a refreshing reminder through a clear, natural and professional lens of how radiant your inner and outer beauty is.
It is a gentle but firm and eye-opening nudge to unlock that self love box that you may have been neglecting lately. Boudoir photography will help you fall in love with yourself and the beautiful soul that you are in this present time. For many women this is a life changing experience, restoring their confidence and acting as a wake up call to appreciate their beautiful bodies that they have not been embracing fully.
Boudoir can be a life-altering realization and a helping hand to claiming your power, taking back the narrative of your body in your head and unveiling the true beauty within you. It’s time to ditch the self doubt and loathing thoughts and celebrate until your self love cup overflows!
Social Media
We can all confess that we love social media, everyone has their one guilty pleasure app that they just can’t stop scrolling on. There are many benefits to social media, being able to share your life with family and friends who may live far away, witnessing other people in the world with similar problems to yourself that help you feel less alone.
But by now we all know that there are also many worrying downfalls and we are always only consuming everyone’s highlight reel of life, always the good and never the bad. This sets what feels like impossible standards for women of all ages and the gaze of society constantly telling us how we need to look or how to be can completely consume you.
Not to mention the mind-altering effect that body shaming and cyberbullying can have on women who are active on social media. Experiencing this type of hate online can take a toll on people’s psyche and there are definite dents made on the way you view yourself and for some young women, it will seem impossible to fix. That is why something like boudoir becoming more widely accepted is a refreshing and uplifting change to see. Let’s celebrate the real woman, the natural female form, and finding strength in softness and vulnerability.
To Share Or Not To Share
There’s no denying that even just the initial task of booking a session and then committing to it is extremely daunting for some women. For some, there is a lot of self-doubt beforehand and it takes a lot of courage and strength to cross that vulnerable boundary you’ve been holding yourself in. But once your session is over and you’ve been positively impacted by your stunning results you may ponder on the question of: Do I share my results with the world or not?
Remember at the end of the day and as we’ve said before: Boudoir is for you! If you don’t want to share your photos with anyone but yourself or your partner, that’s obviously totally allowed! These photos will be yours to do what you want with, it’s your inspiration, boost, and a reminder of your beauty.
But what you might want to consider by sharing your beautiful photographs is how it could impact and inspire others around you. I’m sure it was by you seeing somebody else’s boudoir photographs that made you curious to try it out yourself. This is the beautiful domino effect that boudoir holds when the results are shared and celebrated. Constant inspiration is being passed over from woman to woman as we uplift each other in a natural and authentic light.
Boudoir is something everyone should do at least once in their life. As women, it can feel like the whole world is against us stepping into our true, natural beauty and enjoying it. It shouldn’t be classed as an act of rebellion anymore, we are who we are and every single female form deserves to be celebrated without judgment We are all overflowing with beauty, power, sex appeal, and strength. Get ready to fall deeply in love with yourself if you have yet to embark on this rewarding journey and embrace the true essence of your beautiful soul.
