The Right Time for Boudoir Photography: How to Know It’s Time to Take the Plunge
When I mention my Seattle area boudoir photography, so many women say some version of, “That sounds amazing, but I’m not confident enough to do that right now,” or, “Maybe I would have done that when I was younger and thinner, but not now.” It’s a common misunderstanding that you should wait until you feel comfortable in your body to do boudoir photography, but it’s actually the opposite - boudoir photography can help you get that confidence you’re looking for. So the real question is, when do you finally go for it and book that session for yourself? There’s never a bad time for boudoir portraits, but there are certain milestones or changes in life that can make a boudoir session especially meaningful, so let’s talk about them.
When You Become Single
If you’ve been married or in a relationship for many years and you find yourself back in the dating scene after a divorce or after your spouse passes away, saying that it’s stressful is an understatement. You might feel out of place because you haven’t dated in such a long time, and if you’ve spent the past few years struggling with an unhappy marriage or being a caretaker for your spouse, you might be blinded to how spectacular you are. Boudoir photography can help you get your groove back and recognize that you’re worthy of something new exciting and amazing.
After Becoming a Mom
Becoming a mom changes so much about your life, and that includes your body and your appearance. It’s easy to feel self-conscious about your changed body and to lose yourself in the midst of caring for your little one. Boudoir photography can help you rediscover who you are as a woman, outside of being a mom.
When Your Kids Leave the Nest
When you become an “empty nester,” there might be some sadness that your kids are no longer at home but at the same time, this is a thrilling new chapter in your life when you get to create a life that doesn’t revolve around caring for others. You get to explore who you are at this time in your life, and a boudoir photo shoot is a fantastic way to help reacquaint you with your womanhood and your independence.
After a Major Physical Change
It’s natural for our bodies to change in many ways throughout our lives (especially for women), but sometimes those physical changes and experiences can throw you for a loop and make you feel disconnected from your body. For example, maybe you’ve gained weight and that’s making you feel insecure, or maybe you’ve lost a lot of weight and you want to reconnect with this new body. Maybe you’ve gone through menopause or you’ve been feeling your age. Maybe you’ve gone through a journey with your health like battling cancer or another illness. In any of these cases, boudoir photography can help you have a more positive relationship with your body after these changes and recognize the beauty in exactly who you are and how you look today.
Now’s the Time!
The simple fact is that if you want boudoir photography but wait until you feel like a supermodel, you might never get there and you’ll be missing the greatest benefit of boudoir photos: the confidence boost! Now’s the time to take a leap and give yourself that gift, so contact Jaimié Birtel Photography, and let’s chat.
