Why Boudoir? Let’s Talk About Some Radical Self-Love.

I often get asked about the boudoir work I’ve been doing because it appeals to many women who never thought they’d be in the market for a boudoir session. Why is that? 

I suppose that’s for some of the same reasons that I have experienced…

• I’m having a hard time giving myself permission
• It feels indulgent or selfish
• I feel like I need to lose 15 pounds before I look good naked or semi-naked 
• It’s an investment
• Life is just too busy
• I don’t feel like a Victoria’s Secret model
• I don’t want something that doesn’t feel like me 
• I’m shy and need more confidence before I do this
• I don’t know what to wear or how to “look sexy”
• I’m single, divorced, or widowed—so what’s the point anyhow

Well, I’m here to tell you that I can give you a solid argument against EVERY one of those reasons/excuses. 
You’re WELCOME! 🙂

Above all, I want you to say YES to yourself. 

None of the women on my site are professional models. They are everyday, fabulous, and fierce ladies who said yes to themselves. And you can be that brave too! 

So, let’s dispel some of those myths!! 

• I’m having a hard time giving myself permission
  When was the last time you made time for yourself in a way like this that has residual effects. You walk away from this with evidence of your badassery! 
• It feels indulgent or selfishThis is SELF-LOVE and there is no reason to feel guilty about helping build up your confidence! 
• I feel like I need to lose 15 pounds before I look good naked or semi-naked 
  Um, that’s my job to worry about, not yours 😉 
  No, but seriously, angles, lighting, and posing are your friend. And you can trust me to make you look your best. If you don’t look and feel good, I don’t either! 
• It’s an investment
  We all spend money on things all the time. I promise this type of session will give more back to you than a shiny TV. 
• Life is just too busy
  Yes it is. But it’s our job to slow it down. You know what helps? Stepping back and being present in a moment and experience. My goal is to have you get so lost in the fun of the experience that the rest of the world melts away for a few hours of time for you! 
• I don’t feel like a Victoria’s Secret model
  Because we aren’t. And that’s okay! Beautiful, fierce, and sexy comes in all shapes and sizes. You know what’s the sexiest? CONFIDENCE. You know what the #1 benefit of boudoir is? CONFIDENCE-BUILDING. And there ya have it!! You will leave your session with an extra strut in your step! 
• I don’t want something that doesn’t feel like me
  I send you through a unique and thorough pre-session process that helps me represent YOU best. I don’t want or expect you to be anyone other than who you are! We’ll talk about where you are right now in your life, where you want to go, and what your comfort levels are. Part of my job is to make you comfortable and at ease before you ever get in front of the camera!
• I’m shy and need more confidence before I do this
  Well, I hope you found something here that speaks to you. And I’ve worked with the most private, introverted ladies as well as those who live out loud every day. I promise that this experience AND the resulting photos of yourself will build a whole new level of confidence that is one-of-a-kind and spills over into other aspects of your life. TRUTH!! 
• I don’t know what to wear or how to “look sexy”
  I have a helpful Boudoir Prep Guide as well as lingerie and clothing suggestions. No need to worry! I’m here to give you personal attention and be your concierge throughout your GRIT&GRACE experience. I love spoiling my clients!
• I’m single, divorced, or widowed—so what’s the point anyhow
  Well, I have to admit that I feel that my clients who get the most out of their session tend to be those who are truly doing this for themselves first! You may choose to share your photographs with someone special (I hope you do at some point), but above all else, I want you to do this for YOU.