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. If you want to know how to feel better about getting boudoir photos taken here's how ...
Read MoreThere are many reasons women choose to do a boudoir photoshoot and we share plenty here if you’re curious. While most of our boudoir clients ultimately choose to do a boudoir photo shoot for themselves, it also makes an unforgettable gift!
No doubt — your significant other will not be disappointed & gifting your boudoir photos will be a win-win! But when should you book your Holiday boudoir session?
Read MoreMany 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 ...
Read MoreFeeling 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:
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:
A boudoir session can be an incredibly empowering experience that boosts your confidence and encourages you to love yourself more. At Bella Jade Boudoir our aim as your all-female boudoir photography hype team is to create a space for you to be yourself, lean into vulnerability, explore your sensuality, and inspire you to love yourself unconditionally. Ultimately, I hope that this experience will change the way you see yourself and help you realize your beauty!
It takes courage to step outside your comfort zone and embrace your femininity, but the results are truly worth it.
Here what people are saying about their very own Bella Jade Boudoir Experience in Scottsdale, Arizona
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreIf you’ve been wanting to do a boudoir session and are looking for a boudoir photographer near Phoenix that specializes in boudoir and is backed by raving reviews from women of all ages, sizes, and body types then I encourage you to check out our clients boudoir interviews! Including this one!
Since we know that for most women this can be intimidating at first, sharing these interviews can offer insight from those who have done it and walked away feeling incredible and proud of what they’d accomplished. Doing a boudoir session in the right place, with the right vibe, and an experienced and encouraging photographer — That’s a recipe for a boudoir photo shoot that can truly be a powerful experience for any woman! But do not just take it from me! Read the interviews — you can start with this one!
Read MoreStepping into a new season of life can be vulnerable territory, but it's also an opportunity to rediscover who you are and embrace the changes and growth that come with it.
If you’re currently feeling disconnected from parts of you that once made you feel vibrant, unstoppable, and sexy, a boudoir session can be an excellent way to reconnect with yourself. It can help you see yourself in a new light and better appreciate the person you're becoming!
Recently, we did a boudoir session at our Scottsdale Boudoir Studio with Miss E., a mom who had gone through a divorce looking to re-find her sexy side. As a powerhouse in her career, a dedicated mother, and a woman who takes a lot of pride in nurturing her body, most aspects of her life already exuded an abundance of confidence.
Her story is something that a lot of women can relate to. This woman is truly admirable and I am so thankful to have had her in our studio! After her session we asked her about her boudoir experience — what inspired her, what she loved most, and any advice she might have for other women considering their very own boudoir session.
With her permission, we are now able to share that with you along with some of her boudoir photos!
Read MoreNow is as good a time as ever to do a boudoir session for yourself!
It’s a chance to see yourself in a new light, elevate your confidence, and feel truly sexy in your own skin.
Chances are that if you asked any woman who has done a boudoir session with us she would tell you you’re worth it. To just go for it! You won’t regret it. Shed likely tell you that this was a huge self-esteem boost and honestly a lot of fun!
Having that little bit of encouragement from someone who’s been there and experienced this for themselves can go a long way towards helping you too, to believe in yourself.
This is why we love sharing boudoir photos and interviews from our previous boudoir clients! I appreciate them so much for being there for you in this way and allowing us to feature their boudoir sessions!
Here is what Miss B had to say about hers along with some of her favorite boudoir photos from her very own boudoir session in our second studio, The Grey Room in Old Town Scottsdale!
For Miss C. loving herself full circle was at the core of why she wanted to do a boudoir session with us.
She says “ Even though I can be very confident about certain aspects of my life this was definitely one of those areas where I doubt myself and feel self conscious.”
She’s not alone. Wanting to feel more comfortable in your own skin but feeling nervous to do a boudoir session is normal. And we are here to remind you that boudoir is for every woman.
Miss C. went into this excited but also somewhat nervous to put herself out there. After looking into what we do here at Bella Jade Boudoir in Scottsdale she was able to muster up the courage to go for it. Now, she has been eager to share her experience with others alike in hopes that you too, will give this a try.
If you’ve been wanting to have your own empowering boudoir experience and can relate to Miss C. then this is for you!
In this interview, she shares what this was like for her and advice for anyone thinking about doing their own boudoir photography session. Take this as inspiration to experience it for yourself!
Read MoreThis boudoir client interview with Miss A. is the reason I think sharing is so important! For that, I am forever grateful to be able to spotlight her experience!
In her interview, she reveals having a lot of questions at first. She talks about reading and seeing other everyday women doing it. It didn’t matter what shape or size they were. They were doing it and walking away feeling really good about themselves. That’s what helped her finally do it for herself! She committed to the process, trusted our team, and was reminded before and during the session that she could do this, too!
My hope is that reading about her boudoir journey can do the same for you because booking a boudoir session could quite possibly be one of the best gifts you could ever give yourself!
Read on to see what it was like for Miss A. to have her very own boudoir session at our boudoir studio in Old Town Scottsdale Arizona.
Read MoreMiss A. says “How was I going to be so vulnerable in front of someone I barely knew? How was I going to choose the right look I wanted? Was it going to be awkward? What if I didn't feel sexy or confident and it showed…
Miss M. was gifted a boudoir session with us. And though she considers herself a highly confident woman, she, too, was a little nervous to step in front of the camera for something like this. Let’s be honest, it’s not everyday you slip into your skivvies to be photographed. Plus, Ill bet there’s been a time you’ve looked at a photograph of yourself and thought “I hate the way I look in that photo”. So, I don’t blame anyone for being a little hesitant at first. I think most women can relate to seeing photos of themselves and not liking the way they look in them. Know that this, a boudoir session at Bella Jade Boudoir, will not be one of those times.
This experience will be unlike any other photoshoot you’ve ever had before, because our aim is not just to take pictures of you.
Our aim is to inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and embrace your sensuality, all the while having one of the most exciting, fun, and liberating times of your life.
If you ever get an opportunity, like Miss M did, to do a boudoir session at Bella Jade, I can confidently say that these images will be the sexiest and most captivating portraits of yourself you’ve ever seen!
Here’s what Miss M had to say about her boudoir experience in The Grey Room at Bella Jade Boudoir …
Read MoreMiss D. coming into our boudoir studio bringing all of the energy was such a breath of fresh air. Her confidence and body positivity entirely blew me away! After spending time working on her self image, over time she was able to get to a place of compassion, love, and appreciation for her body. We love that! Doing a boudoir session was something she wanted to do for herself as a way to honor her body, and celebrate her self love journey!
Her boudoir session took place at one of our very own boudoir studios here in Old Town Scottsdale, The Grey Room. From spunky and sassy, to sultry, and sexy, her moody boudoir photos reveal all of the beautiful parts of her that now exude confidence!
She shares what her boudoir experience with us in this boudoir interview.
She says “ Leah and Christina were there for me and making me feel like the sexiest woman in the world. I felt on top of the world.”
Read MoreAs a woman in her 40’s, a wife, a mother, a cross fit trainer — this babe earned some self affirming! I’d be lying if we didn’t say that doing this as a belated birthday gift for her husband was not a double win! But mostly, I’m glad that Miss B. signed up for herself, and embraced the opportunity to celebrate her sexy! This session allowed her to connect with herself in a way that was both freeing and empowering!
With her permission we have been able to share some of the photos from her boudoir shoot alongside her after the session interview.
This is for anyone considering their very own boudoir session as well as those who love the power of boudoir as much as we do — for that, we are forever grateful to have clients like Miss B. to share their experience with us!
Read MoreTo celebrate her 50th birthday Miss T. decided to book a boudoir session with us at Bella Jade Boudoir in Scottsdale. This was something she knew would have to be on her bucket list no matter how scary it seemed — She would later find that doing this session had in fact made a positive impact on her self esteem and gave her a huge sense of pride. Looking back at these photos is now something she finds encouraging, empowering, and uses it as a reminder for herself that we are capable of amazing things if we can set aside what we’re afraid of, believe in ourselves, and are willing to step outside of our comfort zones.
For her boudoir session Miss T. booked The Grey Room in Scottsdale and wore a variety of outfits from sweet, subtlety seductive to something more ris·qué including topless with a white button down shirt. In her after the session interview she talks about how her most nerve wracking outfit ended up being in one of her favorite pics.
She shares her experience in this boudoir interview *Shared with her permission.
She says “Words can not express the amazing experience I had. Turning 50 at the end of 2022 and being body shamed since I was 12 this was something I have wanted to do for years but was so afraid to. Made it a bucket list item and signed up. I did my research on other photographers but following Christina on social media I got the feeling she truly cared and understood that not all women are built the same and we have our insecurities. I was right the moment I walked in the door the day of the shoot I felt like I was hanging out with old friends just catching up and having a great time. Then when I saw the completed pics all my previous worries went away and I am completely proud of myself for doing this. If this is something you are wanting to do I highly recommend reaching out to The Bella Jade Collection.”
Read MoreI wish I could say that doing a boudoir session is an easy YES for everyone, because I wholeheartedly believe in boudoir and what it can do for you. Though — the truth is that it is not uncommon for women to put off doing a shoot like this.
Not only can it be incredibly intimidating at first, but it takes courage to confront your own doubts and body insecurities. For some a boudoir session can challenge the way they see themselves. While that journey can empower confidence it isn’t always easy to show up all in, right away.
If you’ve been putting off booking your very own boudoir session or are already on our schedule but looking for encouragement and advice then you’ve made it to the right place.
Miss W. was kind enough to allow us to share her after the session interview along with some of her boudoir photos taken in The Grey Room at our Scottsdale studios.
Here is what she has to say about her own self love journey and what she discovered during her boudoir photography experience with us at Bella Jade Boudoir.
“ … I never imagined that I would be walking into a place where I was accepted and encouraged and celebrated-- my fears left me somewhere around the time that my hair was done being curled! I wish that I had done it sooner. ”
Keep reading to see her full boudoir interview.
Read MoreShe shares what her experience was like from start to finish in this boudoir interview.
Read MoreMiss M. contacted our studio looking to do a boudoir photoshoot for herself but was also interested in booking one for her sister & BFF! They’d dreamt of gifting each other a boudoir session as a way to support one another on their self love journey! And, I love that! For her, shed hoped that doing a boudoir shoot would be a confidence boosting experience that shed get to share with her best friend! What better way to celebrate and encourage one another then a Private Boudoir Party! So, of course we quickly got them on the schedule for a Best Friend Boudoir Session at our signature Scottsdale studio, The Grey Room.
This BFF session did not disappoint! From mimosas, getting their hair and make up done together, listening to music, cheering each other on, and BONUS getting to add three ladies from our studios to their personal hype girl team — this day was nothing short of incredible!
Afterwards Miss M. came back for a reveal of her photos and has so graciously allowed us to share a few of them here! She also shares some first hand insight into what the BFF Boudoir Session was like for her and a word of advise for anyone considering their very own boudoir session at Bella Jade Boudoir in Scottsdale, The Bella Jade Collection.
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