6 Reasons Every Woman Deserves a Beach Boudoir Photoshoot
Not for him. Not for her. For you.
You’re considering the idea of posing in a swimsuit and I can feel your heart beating faster through the page. You would say that you have come to terms with the fact that you’re never going to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated – and that’s okay with you. While you have many skills, you would not count looking sexy on camera as one of them. Neither is the confidence to pose half-naked. I mean, you criticize your photos even when you’re fully dressed.
I know exactly how you feel. Having my own share of insecurities, fears, and doubts was the exact reason why I did a Beach Boudoir in the first place. However, the person I am today think it’s okay to openly admit my vulnerabilities - I’m even writing a blog about this!
When I was in mid-20s, I went through a break up aka big life change (at least to me at the time). I was looking for a way to feel confident in myself, I wanted to feel ok to start a new chapter with a broken engagement; I wanted to preserve my prime and just dedicated my energy to school for the next couple of years. So I ventured outside of my comfort zone and did a Boudoir Photoshoot on the beach.
Now, I looks back at my photos with appreciation. In them, I can see a strong woman who was courageous enough to make myself a priority. After all, I’d never be 26 again. It’s easy to get swept up in the whirlwind that is life without appreciating the little things.
You might wonder, Beach Boudoir Photoshoot ?! What is that?
A beach boudoir photoshoot aren’t quick snaps you ask your friend to take on your beach day. It’s an experience where you get to have me - the photographer who has been there and done that, as well as understanding the sentimental value of the photoshoot to ensure that you’ll have the best experience to cherish forever.
Beach boudoir photos with me are elegant and timeless. They serve to showcase the powerful woman that you are. My main reason of offering this session is not meant to sexualize your body. It’s something deeper. A spirit.
“When you're nervous about stepping outside of your comfort zone, remind yourself: “It feels scary because it's unfamiliar, not because I'm incapable.”
Here’s the thing. It all sounds so romantic but you need a little more convincing to step in front of a camera in your swimsuit – I understand.
Here are a few more reasons why every woman deserves to do a beach boudoir photoshoot at least once in their life.
Taking Beach Boudoir Photos Is Empowering
I’d say it starts around May. The anxiety. Swimsuit season is coming. Immediately the guilt settles in from months of holiday splurging. You try to reverse the damage with strict diets and more time in the gym. Being a woman is exhausting. Isn’t who you are more than what you look like in a bikini? What if you took back the power? After all, you're the one who decides what you think you have to look like.
When you book your beach boudoir session you are simply taking control of the narrative. I’m not going to gloss over the fact that posing in your bathing suit is still scary. No matter how proud you are of what your body has done for you.
Your natural tendency as a woman is to point out your flaws – not flaunt them. But when you face your fear of being vulnerable, you’ll unlock an inner power you didn’t know you had. And you’ll see this new bravery and power enter your life in ways you didn’t before.
Find Freedom in Beach Boudoir
You hear people say that the beach is a wonderful place to clear your head. It’s true. When you do a beach boudoir photoshoot you are choosing to let go of
Expectations
Insecurities
Fears
A deep breath of fresh ocean air renews an energy within you. And as the salty air leaves your lungs so do your worries. They disappear with the breeze and you feel weightless.
Worried about that mole? Those stretch marks? The wrinkles on your forehead? The shape of your belly? The way your thighs touch?
All day you see photos of women on social media that are heavily edited and made to look natural. You know it’s a lie and yet you still strive for a perfection that’s impossible to achieve.
There can be freckles, wrinkles and scars – that is what makes you human.
Enjoy who you are today. Be proud of the progress you have made. Whatever you’ve been through and wherever you're going. You’ll never have this moment again. Embrace it. And be excited for the person you will become.
This is your chance to clear all the clutter in your mind. Replacing negative thoughts with loving ones. And when you finally clear your mind of negativity, you might even find that you can have fun.
A Beach Boudoir Photoshoot Is Fun
Can we take a moment to talk about the fact that a beach boudoir session is essentially playing at the beach? Forget all the other reasons for a second.
You should do it because it’s FUN!
Slipping on your favorite swimsuit, soaking up some vitamin D, frolicking in the sand and sea, and taking some gorgeous photos. I guarantee after your session at the beach you will feel rejuvenated. Sometimes, you need to schedule fun in your life. Booking your beach boudoir session is the perfect way to do this.
Let loose. Live your movie moment. And enjoy the freedom to choose to make your life fun.
The experience is only part of the package – you also end up with incredible photos that showcase your natural beauty.
Beach Photoshoots Are Better
The biggest perk of shooting boudoir photos on the beach is the benefit of natural lighting.
Natural lighting:
enhances natural skin tones
offers variety
creates a calmer environment
Unlike traditional boudoir, beach boudoir offers an unbeatable atmosphere.
You get to sink your toes into crunchy sand. Play with the ocean pulling at your ankles. Bask in the sun’s warmth on your face. Be refreshed by the cool salty breeze as it brushes past you.
When you feel relaxed, your pictures will be more authentic. You comfortably showcase your true inner and outer beauty.
The wind and the waves create a movement that is natural and interesting. The strength within you is drawn out by the strength of your environment.
The result – powerful photos.
The natural elements work together, not to expose flaws and imperfections, but to enhance your natural beauty. These photos truly depict you as the work of art that you are. And the best part is, when it’s all over, you have a tangible way to remember a significant time in your life.
Celebrate Milestones With Beach Boudoir Photos
When you book a beach boudoir session, you and the photographer work together to create one-of-a-kind art that will last forever. The result of such an empowering process is magnificent art. Art that specifically captures your fierce individuality and feminine power.
Each photo will be unique because you are.
Your photos will perfectly capture your essence and your perfectly imperfect natural beauty. You will have this art forever to look at and appreciate.
A beach boudoir session is a great way to celebrate personal milestones such as
a health journey
a weight loss journey
before or after motherhood
marriage milestones
starting a new relationship
getting out of a relationship
a fresh start
Celebrate YOU.
Whatever your milestone is, you will have something tangible to look back on.
You will be able to look back with deep love and admiration for the woman that you were.
There is no better gift for yourself.
Give Yourself the Gift of a Beach Boudoir Experience
Beach boudoir photos can also be a fun and affordable gift for a spouse or partner but let me make one thing clear. This experience and these photos are really for you. We’ve already established how hard it is to take time for yourself. You work so hard and so much of your time and energy go to others. You deserve to do something for you and you alone.
Let me tell you what beach boudoir photos are not.
They are not
what others want
what you think others would want
We live in a world where everyone posts their images on the internet from what you wear to what they eat. It’s what we do. We share. But guess what – you don’t have to share.
These photos can be for you and your eyes only. To remember. To celebrate. To heal. To love.
Your beach boudoir photos are for you to do with what you please – give them as a spicy gift, share them with the world, or keep them tucked away for when you need a little extra self-love.
Whatever YOU decide.
Now you know that your beach boudoir session is less about posing in a swimsuit and more about empowerment, freedom, and fun.
“Always ready for a new beginning”.
That is my mantra for Ninth Atelier Photography. Life is full of new beginnings and you can either celebrate them or let them pass you by.
When it comes to booking your session, you will still have insecurities, fears, and doubts. Do it anyway. Choose to put yourself first. No matter your age, shape, size, or skin color, you are a work of art.
When you book with me, you can take comfort in knowing I’ve been where you are. While there is magic in a candid, you are not left to sink or swim.
I knows the amount of courage it takes to step out of your comfort zone. That is why your positive experience is my top priority.
Remember – no one’s more critical of you than you.
I often shoots beach boudoir sessions on the scenic beach of Tybee Island, GA. Tybee has everything from inviting warm waters to romantic grassy dunes creating the perfect backdrop.
Don’t wait. The beach is calling you.
