Fear of Not Being Photogenic Enough For Boudoir Photos | Best Boudoir Photographer in Scottsdale Arizona

Is your fear of not being photogenic holding you back from booking a boudoir session?

Have you ever found yourself taking countless selfies to capture a single image that you consider worth sharing? Or cringe when you see a photo of yourself taken by someone else? You're not alone. Many women who have entered our boudoir studio have felt this way at some point in their lives. Even looking in the mirror can create a narrative that influences how you see yourself. The mirror often reflects a version of ourselves that is familiar but can present as problematic, especially for someone who tends to be hypercritical. This ultimately can lead to frustration and self-doubt (or the belief that you are not photogenic enough).

Comparatively, professional photographs reveal angles and perspectives we’re not accustomed to seeing, which might explain why they can feel uncomfortable or even scary at first. It's important to remember that this is a shared experience; many women get nervous about being photographed. In the context of something as daring as a boudoir photo shoot, those nerves become more prevalent.

But what if we changed that narrative? What if …

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For our recent client, Miss A., doing a boudoir session was the best gift for her and her husband’s anniversary, but also would become an opportunity to restore her self-esteem and embrace what it feels like to feel truly sexy in her own skin. After her boudoir photoshoot at our boudoir photography studio in Scottsdale, Arizona, she shared what the experience was like in her own words.

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Are you considering a boudoir session for yourself, as a gift, or both?

Taking this step can take courage, especially if it’s outside your comfort zone. Fortunately, our boudoir clients at Bella Jade Boudoir in Scottsdale often share their experiences. They understand the mix of nerves and excitement as they enter the studio for their special day! Ultimately, they realize that a boudoir shoot is a significant step toward self-love, helping women see their beauty and power at any shape or size. It’s a moment to cherish and remember the feeling of confidence in your own skin. A boudoir shoot can be one of the most empowering experiences in your life, resulting in more confidence and recognizing that doing something for yourself is necessary, not selfish. This was true for one client who, although hesitant to share her private photos online, wanted to inspire others deserving of this experience. In this anonymous boudoir session interview, she speaks about her journey toward boudoir photography, including what inspired her to book the session with us, her experience, and how it felt to prioritize self-care and celebrate herself in such an empowering way!

Doing A Boudoir Session Over 70 Client Shares In Her Own Words | Best Boudoir Photographer in near Phoenix, Arizona

Whether you’re in your twenties, thirties, 40, 50, or over 60, deciding to do a boudoir session will be exciting! But it also may be a bit nerve wracking. At Bella Jade Boudoir in Scottsdale, we understand that it takes courage to book a boudoir session. And, you may be searching for just the right boudoir photographer to help ease your nerves and get more comfortable about doing a shoot like this. If you are, then I am so glad you are here because one of our incredibly inspiring and beautiful clients has something to share with you!

She says…

At my age, (about to turn 74), I am, finally, a confident person. So this experience didn't change how I see myself. Rather, it gave me "permission" to be who I really am; meaning to let loose and enjoy it!

Regardless of age, shape, or size, our clients often find inspiration and reassurance from hearing about the experiences of other women who have taken this bold step. For that, we cherish the opportunity to share any our clients' stories and are grateful for the trust they place in us. I truly can’t thank her enough for being a voice for those, especially those over 60, who’ve taken the leap and done a boudoir session with us!

Keep reading to hear the rest of her Anonymous Boudoir Interview, as she shares her reason for doing this, why she chose us, and what doing a boudoir session with Bella Jade Boudoir was like!

In Her Own Words…

Anonymous Boudoir Client Shares In Her Own Words What Her Boudoir Experience Was Like | Best Boudoir Photographer in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert Arizona

At Bella Jade Boudoir in Scottsdale, Arizona we know that doing a boudoir session is a big decision! While most of our clients decide to do this for themselves and have walked away feeling more confident, we recognize that it takes courage to do something this brave! It’s an investment in yourself that challenges you to step outside of your comfort zone and lean into vulnerability. That comes with feeling a little nervous at first.

Our clients have shared that hearing from other women what doing this was like has helped them believe in their own journey and inspired them to try a boudoir shoot for themselves! For that, we love being able to share what our clients are saying and are ALWAYS so grateful to be given that opportunity. My hope is that these boudoir client interviews can help ease your nerves and remind you that everyone gets nervous sometimes. Don’t let nerves get in the way of doing the boudoir session you’ve always wanted!

In this anonymous boudoir session interview, our amazing client shares why she wanted to book a boudoir session, overcoming her fears and gives advice to anyone considering their own boudoir session.

P.S. You may notice no images accompanying this boudoir session interview. Our clients always have the option to have their boudoir photos remain private and it actually happens a lot. If this is you, know that you do NOT have to share your images publicly when you do a session with Bella Jade. The only photos we ever share online or on social media are client-approved images!

Miss T's Scottsdale Boudoir Experience In Her Own Words | Phoenix Boudoir Photographer

Feeling nervous about doing a boudoir session is not uncommon. On one hand, it's recognized as an empowering experience, offering a chance for self-discovery, embracing one's sensuality, and boosting confidence. On the other hand, it can be intimidating not knowing exactly what to expect or how to pose for boudoir pictures, as well push you to venture beyond your comfort zone.

For a lot of our boudoir clients going into it was a little nerve wracking at first but they’ve left feeling like it was entirely worth taking the leap, stepping out of their comfort zone and experiencing a boudoir photo shoot for themselves!

For that, we love interviewing our boudoir clients after their boudoir session with us, and sharing that with women similar to them who want to do something like this! Recently, we interviewed Miss T. about her personal experience.

Miss T. shares what her boudoir photo shoot was like in her own words:

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Miss S. decided to do a boudoir photos shoot at our Scottsdale boudoir photography studio to help get confidence back! This was something she wanted to do for herself. After losing weight and going through a significant life change, she wanted to do more for herself. Specifically, more things that ultimately would re-affirm that loving herself more and practicing self care is not selfish but a necessary step in her personal journey. She says “ I'm worth my own time. “ and encourages other women to make more time for themselves too!

She tells her story and shares more about what her boudoir session was like in her own words:

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We are forever thankful for having shared this boudoir experience with hundreds of amazing women throughout the years! Each one teaches us something new, reminds us why boudoir is so important, magical, and keeps us passionate about what we do! Even more, we love getting feedback about what it’s like and continue to graciously share those stories with you through our after the session interviews.

Today we are sharing the incredible Miss K’s boudoir photo session interview where she shares her why and how doing this helped her embrace her body and ultimately changed her perspective on beauty and vulnerability.