EVERY Body is a Summer Body— Booking a Boudoir Session to Boost Confidence and Celebrate Your Powerful Body
Although it doesn’t officially begin for a few more weeks, once Memorial Day is here, most of us begin to celebrate the summer season. This is a time when many women start feeling self-conscious about their bodies. Bathing Suit Season can be trepidatious for women from all walks of life. This summer, instead of focusing on perceived flaws, what if we embrace what makes us each uniquely beautiful? Boudoir photography offers a powerful way to connect with your inner and outer beauty, helping you carry yourself with confidence and remember how amazing your body is – just as it is.
Capture a Confidence Boost with KM Boudoir Photography
A boudoir session is an excellent way to boost your summer confidence. My photography shoots are designed to help you reconnect with your beautiful body, recognize what it has done for you, and understand why it deserves to be cherished. A session with me will help you ditch the voice in your head that lies to you about not being good enough. It can help you recognize and celebrate your body and re-energize your sense of confidence this summer and all year long.
It’s safe to say most of us struggle with body insecurities, especially during the summer when the heat and activities mean more of our bodies are on display. Working with me on a boudoir photography shoot means we get to work together to overcome these insecurities by highlighting what makes you beautiful and radiating beauty and confidence from the inside out. As a Michigan boudoir photographer, I specialize in creating a supportive environment where you can unleash your inner power and feel confident in your own skin. For those skeptical readers, I’d like to go deeper into what a boudoir session with my studio entails and share some additional tips to make sure you truly feel as beautiful as you look in the photos I capture.
Celebrate Your Beauty with a Personalized Boudoir Session
Boudoir sessions are not just about taking photos; they are about celebrating your beauty and empowering women through art and self expression. You can create a boudoir session that reflects who you are by incorporating elements of your personal style—like tattoos, props, keepsakes, music, and other styling options. We’ll discuss what inspires you, what energizes you, and what you admire and find drawn to, and we’ll design a tailored-to-you photo shoot that makes you feel comfortable, confident, and celebrated.
Before we book a session, many ladies don’t realize that boudoir photography is about more than just the gorgeous pictures. It’s about the experience of feeling seen, appreciated, and beautiful. Celebrate yourself with a boudoir session that captures the real you from the inside out and shows off everything there is to love about you. You get to set the tone, and my goal is to lead you to discover your beauty with boudoir and leave feeling powerful, confident, and ready to take on all the wonderful adventures this season can bring.
Some of my most favorite personalized sessions that clients have given a full image release for me to share are depicted below! The first client was really into vintage, the second two are from a client who is dating a doctor, and is a chemist herself (lab coat vibes!) and the fourth is from a BAKER! She owns her own bakery in Grand Rapids, Michigan. All of these were so much fun to incorporate! The possibilities are endless :)
Tips and Thoughts about Preparing for Your Summer Boudoir Experience
Confidence in Your Own Skin
Ultimately, the goal of a boudoir session is to boost your body confidence and help you feel great about yourself. Helping women in Michigan own the art of body positivity is at the heart of my mission as a photographer. I aim to make every woman I work with feel empowered and beautiful in her skin. I have photographed women of all ages, shapes, sizes, abilities, challenges, and triumphs, and each and every one of them is stunning in different ways. With more life experience, sometimes we forget how to capture that body confidence, and we lose sight of what gives us that unmatched one-of-a-kind beauty. A boudoir session can be a transformative experience that helps you recapture that inner strength and beauty and reflect it back to the world.
Incorporate Personal Elements
As I mentioned before, incorporating personal elements can make your boudoir session feel authentic and capture the true you. That could include anything from your favorite lingerie to meaningful jewelry or even items that highlight your hobbies and interests. Perhaps you have a beloved book, musical instrument, or piece of clothing that holds sentimental value. Including these items can make your session feel more personal and uniquely you, and remind you of what makes you wonderful.
Outdoor and Summer Set Designs
Exploring different set designs can also add a special touch to your boudoir session. When summer calls, we can consider outdoor locations that offer a natural backdrop and a sense of freedom. The elements of nature can capture the beauty and serenity around us, and we can be inspired to let ourselves be truly free in our own bodies. While outside, we can incorporate water features and other stunning and unique settings. We can offer plenty of inspiration indoors too, with options that could include fresh summer fruit props, styling you in summer-inspired lingerie or bathing suits, and creating and capturing the lighting and ambiance that enhances your photos.
To make your summer boudoir experience even more special, consider a few ways to pamper yourself before the session. Here are some tips:
Brazilian Wax Salon: A visit to a salon for a Brazilian wax can make you feel extra confident. Just ensure it's done several days before your shoot to avoid any redness or irritation.
Sunless Tanning Salon: A sunless tan can give you a beautiful glow without the risks of UV exposure. However, avoid tanning right before your photoshoot to prevent any potential streaks or unevenness.
Sunscreen: Throughout the summer, always use sunscreen to protect your skin and avoid those summertime tan lines. If you do have tan lines, embrace them—they can add a unique touch to your photos.
Estheticians: Consider visiting professionals like Rikki Aven from the Standard Spa in Lansing and the Skin Boss MedSpa in Haslett, MI, for any skincare treatments or advice before your session.
Professional Makeup and Hair:
To elevate your boudoir experience, ALL of my packages include a professional makeup artist and hairstylist. She can help you achieve a look that complements your personal style and enhances your natural beauty. Whether you prefer a natural look or something more glamorous, professional makeup and hair can boost your confidence and ensure you feel your best during the shoot.
Pamper Yourself Before, During, and After the Boudoir Session:
On the day of your session, take some time to pamper yourself. Enjoy a relaxing bath, listen to your favorite music, and practice some positive affirmations. This is your time to celebrate yourself, and taking these extra steps can help you feel more relaxed and confident. After your shoot, I have an option for massage services while I prepare your first look at your gorgeous summer inspired photos.
When we are finished with our session, take yourself out while you're feeling amazing and celebrate with friends or significant others.
Fall in Love With Your Body This Summer:
The ultimate goal of a boudoir session with me is to celebrate your body and step into your power. It’s about feeling confident in your skin and celebrating every curve, line, and feature that makes you uniquely you. Boudoir photography is a way to honor your journey, your story, your strength, and your beauty. And too often, we let internal and external noise make us forget that we are fierce and fabulous exactly the way we are. I will capture the moments in photos that can help you remember.
This summer, don’t wait to feel beautiful. Celebrate your body and all its power and beauty with a personalized boudoir session. Whether you’re looking to overcome body insecurities or simply want a confidence boost, a session with me is an experience that will leave you feeling powerful, confident, and ready to love yourself.