A Woman’s Transformation Through 3 Boudoir Photoshoots

Dec 6

Edmonton Boudoir Photographer

“Do it for yourself. Don't do it for others”

Brooke shared her experience with me so she could be an inspiration to others.

How did you feel before your boudoir session, and how did those feelings change afterward?

I was so excited! I had never done a boudoir photoshoot before, or any photoshoot, really. Leading up to the day, I felt myself become more and more anxious, and extremely nervous. I had never been vulnerable in that way before. My body dysmorphia was at the front of my thoughts, crying up until the night before. I even contemplated cancelling and backing out of everything. With that being said, I still showed up the next day - nervous, shaky, and clammy. Allie made me feel so welcome, and made the whole situation feel a lot more comfortable. The whole session was quickly paced, so I didn't have tons of time to overthink, which helped me tons. When we were done, I felt extremely empowered and proud of myself.

What were your biggest concerns or fears going into the session, and how did you overcome them?

My biggest concerns were surrounding my body image, and how my body would look in front of a camera. To be in lingerie , where my scars, cellulite, etc was out in the open. I really tried to just go with the flow, and keep up with the pace that Allie was going at.

What part of the experience stood out the most for you?

I would say that my overall growth from the first session to the last, was what stood out for me the most. My overall confidence increased, my opinion on my body image and what people thought of it changed as well. By the last session, we were even doing a kink theme! I don't think I would have ever had the confidence to do that before my first shoot.

What would you tell someone who is considering doing a boudoir session but is hesitant?

Boudoir is an empowering and confidence boosting experience . It shows you that all angles of you are beautiful, regardless of what stage of life you're in. It's a investment in yourself, and your significant other can definitely enjoy the products of it too. With that being said, do it for yourself. Don't do it for others.

What advice would you give to women who are afraid of showing vulnerability during a boudoir session?

Focus on self care leading up to your session. Pamper yourself, in any way that makes your body feel good. Remind yourself that doing boudoir is more than just having sexy pictures in the end. It's about taking , or regaining, control of your body and power and seeing the beauty in that.

In what ways do you feel this experience has impacted your life beyond the photoshoot?

I feel that my thoughts on my body image have changed drastically. I am less self-conscious when I'm out in public, especially at the gym. I have posted tons of boudoir pictures on my social media, which is something that I've never done before.