Feel Better About Getting Boudoir Photos | Best Phoenix Boudoir Photographer located in Old Town Scottsdale Arizona

Are you looking for ways to prepare for a boudoir photoshoot and feel better about getting your boudoir photos taken? As a Phoenix Boudoir Photographer for over 8 years, I can assure you that confidence is a product of boudoir, not a pre-requisite. But there are a few things you can do to ease your mind and feel better before walking into your boudoir shoot. It just may not be what you're thinking…

How to Feel better About Getting Boudoir Photos Taken:

1. Know your why and be true to yourself.

   Why do you want to do something like this? This matters just as much as the final photos! Is it a gift for someone else? A gift to yourself? A celebration of a milestone? An act of self-love? To help you change the way you see yourself? A self-esteem boost? Start by thinking about how you want to be photographed and whether or not that vision aligns with your why. It may help to create a dream board of photos that inspire you, or outfit ideas that you think you’d feel good in! If you're unsure about what style you like best or what to wear, do not be afraid to ask for advice (whether it’s from your photographer or previous clients it will help tremendously!). We also offer plenty of resources that can help you plan for your session like The Boudoir Personality Quiz and our Boudoir Photoshoot Planner. Take advantage of them! As you begin planning for your boudoir shoot remember: the confidence gained from a boudoir session comes from realizing your own beauty, not from being someone entirely other than yourself. Embrace who you are and work with your strengths choosing things that make you feel your best, challenge you, and empower you.

2. Choose a boudoir photographer that is right for you!
   

When deciding on your photographer, check out their website, reviews, and recent work. Does it inspire you? Does it get you excited for what your own boudoir shoot could be like? Do you feel they can and have addressed your questions or concerns? Do your research before scheduling your session because finding the right photographer (or the wrong one) can greatly impact the overall experience and how you see yourself after viewing your photos. Having the support of your photographer/team and knowing that you’re in good hands ultimately will give you more confidence in doing a boudoir shoot. For that, make sure your photographer is someone you can connect with, trust to deliver amazing results, open to answering all of your questions, and make you feel seen and heard.

3. Voice your insecurities and inhibitions.

I realize that this one seems a little counterintuitive. It’s not. Be an advocate for yourself. At the end of the day you know yourself better than anyone. If there's something about this that makes you incredibly nervous, say it. Don’t be afraid to voice your insecurities and inhibitions, especially, when it comes to privacy.

Don’t want your private photos on social media? Not sure how to pose? Worried about showing that one thing about your body you are most self-conscious of? Trust me, the photographer who cares about you wants to know and they want to help!

If you book a shoot with us here at Bella Jade you’ll get a one-on-one consultation with the photographer before your session date. This is your time, babe. I can understand that bringing up insecurities sounds scary. However, it’s a great opportunity to work through them as a team, get in front of it, and create a plan that will ultimately help you feel better! Come the day of your shoot, you’ll feel more comfortable, and get to focus on the good stuff — like being yourself, feeling sexy, and having fun!

Of course, there are many more tips to feeling better about having boudoir photos done. If you want to learn more or have any questions reach out to Bella Jade Boudoir here.

Are Boudoir Photo Shoots Awkward? | Phoenix Boudoir Photographer located in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona

Many women have fears and concerns when deciding to do a boudoir photoshoot. If you’re worried having your boudoir photos taken will be awkward I want to assure you — doing a boudoir shoot is not awkward. That’s just not true. With the right fit photographer, and a private, safe, and positive environment, doing a boudoir session is a lot of fun! Moreover, it will be an empowering and liberating experience you won’t regret!

After my sessions, most women tell me they can’t believe they took so long to book it, and that every woman should get a chance to experience this at least once in their lifetime. Sometimes those clients even come back! Once they know what to expect, they have an easier time letting their guard down and get to experience it all over again in a new way!

All that being said, unfortunately, the thought of getting boudoir photos being awkward can result in some women never getting to experience this at all. Ultimately, missing out on all of the benefits a boudoir session!

Which is the reason I wanted to write this. If you’re holding off on booking a boudoir session, or are close to throwing in the towel all together consider that doing a shoot like this isn’t as awkward as you might think. In fact, it feels more like a self-care day hanging with your best girl friends! And I mean that. Listen, choosing to do something like this for yourself takes courage. For most women it’s an investment, a special gift for their significant other that is unmatched by any other gift they could imagine, but it’s also an opportunity to lay your insecurities to rest and change the way you see yourself. It asks you to challenge yourself often stepping way out of your comfort zone for something you’ve never done before. And, for obvious reasons, it calls for you to be honest with yourself, look past your flaws, and put your trust in others, and that can feel vulnerable!

For that, it’s not unusual for our clients to open up to us with some pretty intimate details about their lives. I think that comes naturally when you feel fully supported by other women who really want to see you shine! And I’m here for it. Because stripping down to lingerie, and trusting me to capture the most beautiful portraits of themselves they’ve ever seen is kind of a big deal! I want to be the person for you that supports you, that makes you feel welcome, that guides you through the entire process, and helps you fall back in love with yourself!

If you could stand in behind the scenes of one of my boudoir sessions you’d see that while posing in front of the camera almost bare may be awkward at first it blossoms into something that goes far beyond posing and pictures. The nerves will fade and you’ll begin to let loose, have fun, and embrace the process!

By the end of the session, I’m seriously so proud of my clients for going through with booking their boudoir session. I can not make this up. The women I see in my studio are some of the most beautiful and brave women I’ll ever meet. Their authenticity, their willingness to take it all in, do something they’ve never done before, look past their flaws, push through their insecurities, and learn to love themselves more … it all truly blows me away!

It’s not awkward. It’s liberating. It’’s fun, and it’s empowering! If you’ve been putting off booking your very own boudoir session I urge you to make today the day you go for it! This will be one of the most memorable, confidence-boosting, experiences you’ll ever have.

Plus, if you’re thinking of gifting your images to a significant other trust me they will be far from disappointed! Your special someone is probably secretly wishing you’d do one right now. It’s time for you to see what they see, and to take a chance on yourself! See for yourself how much fun getting boudoir photos taken is and walk away from this with photos as stunning finished artwork that will inspire confidence for years to come!

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At Bella Jade Boudoir in Scottsdale, Arizona we specialize in empowering boudoir photography for everyday women who want to see themselves in a new light and learn to love themselves unconditionally. If that’s you, I hope you’ll find a way to look beyond the fears and finally book the boudoir shoot you’ve been wanting! Contact your Scottsdale Boudoir Photographer here to learn how to get started planning your very own boudoir session!