Dear Readers,
You may have already scheduled your engagement pictures, bridal portraits, and even a trash-the-dress session. However, have you ever wanted to be really brazen and provide your significant other a gift that is equally sensual and tantalizing as it is empowering? How about a gift that is also a way for you to show confidence and exuberance in your own natural skin–an outlet to express yourself, and your beautifully unique body?
Boudoir photos sessions are becoming a growing trend for many people as shown through the following diva-licious website: The Boudoir Divas. These sessions can consist of several outfit choices photographed by a professional and even a makeup artist/stylist to help you (yes…I am going to say it) “bring your sexy back!”
These photos can make for a great gift to your special someone, especially as a wedding present (if getting married), an anniversary gift, or birthday present. Boudoir sessions can truly yield amazing results for your significant other to admire, as well as something the two of you can share together.
Although boudoir sessions can be a wonderful boost in a person’s self-esteem and a further testimony of their beauty, these sessions are not for everyone. Thus, when making the decision to move forward with a boudoir session, make sure you are:
- Utilizing a reputable and professional photographer and view some of his or her work beforehand, as well as speak to the photographers references (preferably past boudoir customers).
- Feeling comfortable about the experience so that you can have fun–this is a wonderful opportunity to creatively express yourself.
- Really thinking about who will be viewing these photographs. If you are participating in a boudoir session for anyone other than yourself, make sure to ask yourself if this person is trustworthy. Also, will this person(s) be able to share with you the enjoyment of having these pictures?
In NC, there are several professional photographers that offer boudoir sessions. Most notably, April Sirit from Evoke Photography has done amazing photojournalistic work when it comes to her boudoir photographs. TheKnot.com even features a North Carolina wedding board where many future and past brides give glowing reviews about the fantastic experience they had with April and NC Makeup Artist: Elizabeth Tolley. This dynamic duo helps to create a carefree and joyful boudoir photo session that clients have walked away from feeling powerful and lively, and even with a new belief and love for their own body.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?”
~Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles,” 1992
