This is YOUR Boudoir Shoot. Stop Comparing Yourself to Others | Top Rated Boudoir Photography in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Arizona

When it comes to having self confidence, you are equally as capable as the woman standing next to you.

Can I look that confident in my own boudoir photos? Is my body good enough to be photographed like that? Will people think I’ll look silly? These pictures all look so beautiful, but if I do this and see my own photos will I hate them?

You are not the first person to ask these questions. We are human and you are getting ready to do something that is probably not within your normal comfort one. But I want to caution you from being consumed by them.

If the ultimate goal is to learn to love yourself more and feel empowered to be more comfortable in your own skin - comparing yourself to others is a slippery slope.

When it comes to having self confidence, you are equally as capable as the woman standing next to you.

But I realize its not that simple.

Comparing is a common habit and while their are SOME positive things that can come from comparison, there is often more to lose than to gain from doing so. Why? You will never get anywhere by comparing your biggest insecurities to someone else’s greatest successes. And — there is never going to come a time where there isn’t at least someone doing “it” better than you. Above all- you are entirely too unique to ever be compared fairly.

If nothing else, comparing yourself to others will only deprive you of your own self love and deprive you of experiencing your own joy when you DO succeed.

This is YOUR boudoir shoot and no one is going to do it like you do! And while most of us have similar insecurities we all overcome them in our own way on our own time-line.

If you are having these questions as you are deciding whether or not to do a shoot and find yourself consumed by comparisons here is what you can do instead:

1. Set your intention.
   Why do you want to do a shoot like this? Remind yourself that becoming more comfortable in your own skin doesn’t mean you have to change it to be more like someone else. Figure out who YOU are, what makes YOU feel good and do more of that.

1. If you do look towards examples for inspiration…
   choose images of women who have a similar body type to yours. This will reduce distractions that trigger negative thoughts. Things like “That would never work for me because my boobs aren’t that big, or my waist isn’t that tiny” can limit your ability to see yourself experiencing the same joy. Seeing someone who has a similar body type to you can give you more realistic expectations and show you the beauty that is uniquely possible for you.

2. If you see someone or something that you admire don’t assume she has it better just because she IS better.

   We are all the same kind of different and there is no magic button for anyone. Shift your focus onto what they did to get where they are and introduce some of those concepts into your own self love journey. What I mean by that is, you can pull inspiration from others without overanalyzing whether or not you measure up to them. Instead of saying “That girl looks incredible - I could never look that good” recognize that she didn’t become that confident overnight. Chances are she too took active steps to get there. Let her success drive you but don’t let your like-ness or differences it be a qualifier of whether or not you get to have this too.

Listen in …

Considering your very own boudoir photo shoot? Contact your Scottsdale Boudoir Photographer for more information on how to get started today!

Take The Boudoir Photography Style Quiz | Top Rated Scottsdale Boudoir Photographer in Phoenix Arizona

Take the Boudoir Style Quiz!

Choosing what to wear for your boudoir photo shoot can be overwhelming and intimidating at first. We get it! This quiz should help you dial in on a boudoir style that is the best fit for YOU.

HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING OFF BOOKING YOUR VERY OWN BOUDOIR SESSION?

Honestly, every woman I’ve photographed has had some reservations going into this and you know what? Each and every one of them has walked away feeling absolutely incredible. How do I know this? My clients tell me all of the time how this experience changed the way they see themselves and I want that for you too, babe! Contact your Scottsdale Boudoir Photographer here for more information on how we can make this happen for you.

What is Boudoir and How to Get Started | Best Boudoir Photography in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, AZ

Luxury Boudoir Photography in Scottsdale Arizona. Bella Jade Boudoir is Scottsdale’s top rated boudoir photographer specializing in tastefully sexy boudoir photos for women in the Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert area.

What is boudoir photography?

The word boudoir comes from a French word which means a woman’s bedroom or private sitting room. Boudoir photo shoots then typically take place in a bedroom setting. At The Bella Jade Collection our boudoir photo sessions take place at our very own private boudoir studio in Scottsdale, Arizona.

These sessions, naturally, are intimate in nature, where typically a woman would wear something sexy like lingerie and poses seductively while embracing her sexuality.

Of course,

we believe the sexiest thing a woman can wear is confidence. Which is why our clients are encouraged to wear anything that is an expression of what makes THEM feel sexy, confident, and accentuates all of the things that they love about their bodies!

Luxury Boudoir Photography in Scottsdale Arizona. Bella Jade Boudoir is Scottsdale’s top rated boudoir photographer specializing in tastefully sexy boudoir photos for women in the Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert area. Boudoir outfit pictured is from Belle Lacet in Chandler Arizona.

Who is boudoir photography for?

Contrary to other similar genres like fashion photography, boudoir is for everyone — not just professional models. The meaning of boudoir, at least here at Bella Jade boudoir, is about rediscovering yourself, getting to celebrate you at any stage of your life, and empowering you to feel more confident in your own skin NO experience needed.

Our studio focuses on women. Its our niche. And most of our clients want to do a boudoir shoot as a gift to their significant other, for themselves, or both!

Frankly, you don’t even need someone to gift this to because at the end of the day doing a boudoir photo shoot is truly is ALL ABOUT YOU!

Mostly, women come to us for boudoir as a confidence boost or celebration of some season of their life

whether it’s —

a birthday,
getting married,
hitting a milestone,
becoming a mother,
un becoming,
acceptance,
personal growth,
self discovery …

Honestly, there are so many great reasons to do a shoot like this! And, while the thought of slipping down to your skivvies in front of a camera can be a little nerve racking at first — our clients always walk away feeling more confident then ever before!

While our portrait studio is for women we also offer couples boudoir upon request for our previous clients, too!

Top Rated Boudoir Photographer in Phoenix, Arizona. The Bella Jade Collection specializes in helping women feel more confident in their own skin through tastefully sexy boudoir photography. Photo of woman in glamour lingerie posing for black and white noir boudoir photos was taken at Bella Jade Boudoir Photography studio in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona.

How to get started planning your very own Scottsdale boudoir Photo shoot?

First, take a look at what to expect when you book a shoot with us. You can also reach out to us here for a free copy of our boudoir guide with everything you need to know to get started — like what’s included with your boudoir session, how it works, along with packages and all of our beautiful product offerings.

It is highly recommended that you also check out our VIP group for tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your boudoir experience, inspiration for what to wear, fun poses to try, as well as helpful advice from our past clients who’ve already braved the boudoir!

Of course, our all female team is always here to help! We will guide you every step of the way with

Expert advice on what to wear,
Photo shoot coaching and posing direction,
Getting you photo ready complements of our hair and make up team
and more!

The most important thing when it comes to boudoir is to be inspired to love yourself unconditionally. And doing a boudoir shoot at The Bella Jade Collection might just be that ONE THING you’ve always needed to be more comfortable in your own skin!

Best Boudoir Photographer in Scottsdale Arizona. Bella Jade Boudoir specializes in tastefully sexy boudoir photography for women in Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, AZ area. Boudoir photo of women posing boudoir in a white button up blouse shirt taken by The Bella Jade Collection boudoir studio in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona.

Are you ready to begin planning

the boudoir photo shoot you’ve always wanted (needed) ?

Contact your Phoenix-Scottsdale boudoir photographer today, book your very own boudoir photography session with Scottsdale’s top rated boutique boudoir photographer,

and get ready to feel absolutely amazing!

To Eat or Not To Eat on The Day of Your Boudoir Photo Shoot | Boudoir Photography in Phoenix, Gilbert, Mesa

To eat or not to eat?

Before we get too serious and I come off as a total food snob. HA! I just wanted to share this absolutely adsorbs photo taken back when Bella Jade Boudoir was located in Phoenix. We followed NO RULES and this shot was totally taken on the fly! But, I love it! Don’t you?

Ok, now let’s talk food and boudoir. Shall we?

Eating day of!

I'm sure lots of girls are worried about how'll they'll look day of - I know this because I literally just copy and pasted that statement from a member of our boudoir group!

And, the choice or question of what to eat or not eat prior to or during your boudoir shoot comes up time and time again.

I’ts a great question to ask, because I know the pressure to look thin and toned for your session is real! Honestly, even the most confident of confident full figured and fabulous models want to look healthy for their photos. Notice the word healthy? Its important!

I want you to look and feel good before during and after your shoot as much as you do. But, there is a fine line between fasting, dieting, and food deprivation. But that line can start to seem awfully blurry when it comes to having your photo taken especially if you are having your photos taken in lingerie! I GET IT, babe. I really do.

But —

Starving your body of the necessary ENERGY you need to SHOW UP is not the way. Neither is that last minute nervous trip to Jack in the Box to eat away your nerves the night before. Not that I’ve never done it before but all seriousness…

No one benefits from you feeling guilty for eating too much or too little before your boudoir session. Not you, not me, not your body, and not even your photos.

What I’m saying is —

Darling,
Do Eat!

Food is fuel not your enemy. You just have to choose the Right foods. Yes?

My best advice for anyone worried about how eating might effect how they look in their photos — choose clean eating.

Whole fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried fruit, yogurts, and lean meats are a great place to start.

Do you tend to feel bloated after eating? Is it that time of the month? No worries,

here are some foods you can eat the day of your shoot that can help reduce bloating but also keep you fueled and feeling your best:

Lettuce
Strawberries
Bananas
Avocado
Green Tea

Ok Green tea is not a food but it leads me to the next preparation tip!

Do DRINK…

Lots of water. It seems like a given but is often overlooked. And, its so so important to stay hydrated. This is Arizona, after all.

Of course, I know everyone is different and there are plenty more tips and foods that would be an excellent source of fuel for your boudoir shoot. I encourage you to use your own best judgment and look at other resources to find food choices that work best for you!

Have more questions about how to prepare for your upcoming boudoir shoot?

Write them down and be sure to bring them up during your consultation!

Haven’t booked your shoot yet? Contact us here to begin planning your very own Gilbert, Phoenix boudoir session today!