6 Reasons You Might Want to Book a Boudoir Shoot: Mom Edition

There are SO many milestones thoughout the journey of motherhood. Most of the time, we are celebrating our little one's milestones. Which is fair, but I do believe we need to stop forgetting how that sweetheart got here in the first place: You! You carried her. You labored for her. You delivered her. Now, you are taking care of her, and forgetting about yourself. Let's rewrite that script.

Mama, it's time to celebrate your milestones. You did the most epic thing a person could do in this world. Let's help you get your pink back.

Here are some reasons you may want to consider booking that boudoir shoot.

1. I’m pregnant!

So many moms book a maternity shoot. You know the ones. With the tight fitting velvet dresses in the snow or semi-flowy dresses in the field, staring down at the beautiful growing belly of yours. But what if you don't want the stereotypical maternity photos? What if you want to take it a step further?

Maternity boudoir highlights all of your best assets, as well as that gorgeous bump of yours. You may not always feel it (speaking from experience), but it is still possible to feel sexy when you are pregnant. Sometimes it just helps to see it from another persepective!

2. I just had a baby.

Congratulations! There is nothing sweeter than holding that little peanut in your arms. But let me guess... no one told you how you might feel about yourself afterwards? No one mentioned that you might still be wearing your maternity pants for way longer than you would have expected? Or that you might go a week without taking a shower?

Again, speaking from experience, this was the sweetest, yet most challenging season of my life, and I know I am not alone. It took months before I started to feel like myself again. I had to seek out every opportunity I could find to feel confident in my skin again.

This is where boudoir can come into play. Sometimes as a mom, it's completely necessary to just do you for a few hours. You need to fill up your own cup before you can pour into your family. This is a very vulnerable time to book a shoot, but don't be afraid to be up front with your photographer. In my opinion, it's very admirable and courageous to book a postpartum boudoir session. The women that book during this time are SERIOUS about getting their confidence back, and it's totally worth the applause!

3. I’m done having babies!

Girl, you have created the most amazing human beings! Now, it's time to celebrate the beautiful body that gave them life. Let's help you rediscover your beauty in a way that is totally unique to you and your journey as a woman, a mother, and an absolute babe!

4. I just got my body back!

You put in the work, now let's document it! It's no cake walk trying to tone your body after it's been put to the limit to accommodate it's previous tenants. You put in reps. You walked, you ran, you conquered. Now, let's get you in front of the camera so you can see the amazing progress you've made since you've had your gorgeous little babies.

5. My last child moved to college

Look at you, you empty nester! What a bittersweet time. Why? Because everything you have known for the last 20ish was being a mother of children that needed almost constant attention from you. Now? Now you have so much free time you don't know what to do with. You have all the advice and wisdom you are waiting to give them next time they call. But the biggest hurdle? It's rediscovering who you are as a person. It's the next stage of life, and let's be honest, it's scary.

But you are no stranger to fear. Another chapter of your life has come to an end. It's your choice how you want to begin the next chapter? I know you didn't ask, but here's my opinion: Make this your comeback chapter! You've created life, raised them, and sent them off into the world. That work is not for the weak. Now it's your turn to have fun!

6. I want to show my daughter what it looks like to be proud of her body

This one hits home for me. I've spent my whole life feeling ashamed of my body. The first time I remember learning to feel this way was when my mom refused to get on the bathroom scale in front of me when I was a child. Instead, she ran away crying. I was too young to understand it then, but I really do wish she could have seen herself from my eyes.

I always thought my mom was beautiful. She had gorgeous red hair and brilliant blue eyes. And when she smiled, she had the most adorable dimples. But now I know that when she sees herself, she only thinks of the number on the scale.

Now that I've seen it come full circle, I don't want this reality for my daughter. It's why I work so hard on staying healthy and taking care of myself, but also why I don't shy away from opportunities that give me more confidence. The more confident I am, the more confidence she will learn from me. And that will make her absolutely unstoppable.

I know there are more reasons that moms would want to do a boudoir sessions. Let's be honest, you don't even really NEED a reason other than you want to. But hey, I don't mind the opportunity to fuel your next debate with your husband lol

If you are looking for the full luxury boudoir experience, here's a link to schedule.

Still feeling a little scared? We have mini sessions available too. Either way, I can't wait to see you in the studio!

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