Celebrating Strength ~ Boudoir Photography ~ Vancouver, WA

When it comes to boudoir sessions, everybody has their own individual reason for stepping in front of the camera. I like to think of your reason for booking as your “why.”

In past blog posts, you can learn about each woman’s “why” and what she hoped to gain from her session. It’s very common for clients to book a session as an act of self-love! Boudoir is truly the perfect way to give back to yourself…

A session can help you to build confidence, fully embrace your body, and get deeper in tune with your sensuality.

On the flip side, many clients see boudoir sessions as a fun gift or surprise for their partners, too! Whether it’s a present for their birthday, Valentine’s day, or your anniversary, your partner is guaranteed to be obsessed with your final shots.

Even if your original “why” has little to do with surprising your partner, you’ll be left with stunning boudoir photos at the end of our process… I’m sure your special someone wouldn’t say no to checking out and appreciating the shots!

Occasionally, I’ll have a client who books a session with me, and their “why” looks a bit different.

Boudoir allows us to honor ourselves and celebrate our bodies in such a unique way. If you’ve been through a tough journey with your body or expect to have challenges down the road… There can be so much beauty in embracing and capturing your body as it is today. For some clients, their “why” is all about celebrating the strength it took to get to this point and fully embracing our bodies that carried us through.

My client who recently booked with me had a similar “why” for her boudoir session. She booked a session with her friend, and they hoped to come in together for a girls day. By the way… If you’ve never considered it, coming in with a friend is the perfect way to feel extra love and support while you’re in front of the camera. I’d highly recommend it!

While looking through their booking information and hopes for the session, I learned about my client’s health journey. She shared that she had struggles in the past with her health that required tough, life-altering procedures and changes to her body. She has been through so much and wanted to capture her strength, liveliness, and energy on camera before moving further ahead in her journey. The road ahead will be challenging for my client, so in the future, she wanted to be able to look back at these photos to be reminded of her strength and resilience.

As we got started with the boudoir session, my client and her friend got their hair and makeup done at the same time. Linda Wong did an amazing job with this client’s look! Once they were both ready to go, we decided that they each would switch between going in front of the camera and taking a break.

While shooting in the living room set, my client chose a white, sheer outfit which had a light and romantic look to it! It was the perfect choice against the white curtains in the living room, and the photos taken there ended up having an airy feel to them. The photo that features her silhouette is definitely one of my favorites that was taken with the curtains! Plus, the flowy, sheer fabric is the perfect addition to that shot.

When moving to the bedroom set, my client switched into a black look which gave these photos an entirely different feel! My client decided on silver sheets that complemented her chosen look and accessories so well. While using the sheets, we captured laughter and poses that felt playful, but we also leaned into poses and facial expressions that showed off her strength.

Finally, we moved over to another set with a solid background, and my client changed into a blazer and jeans for these shots. These photos turned out looking powerful yet sensual! My client looks gorgeous in these shots, and her resilience really shines through, too.

Thank you SO much to my client for coming all the way out from California and stopping by the studio for a girls day session. I am truly honored that you shared your story and trusted us to capture these shots for you.

As you move ahead in your health journey, I’m wishing you nothing but the absolute best. You are incredible, and we’re sending all of our thoughts and encouragement!