Being a luxury wedding photographer, I am trusted with capturing a couple’s most vulnerable and special moments. From longing looks to first kisses, I see it all. However, there's one often-overlooked intimate pre-wedding experience that I believe every bride should consider. No, it’s not a wax (unless that’s your thing). It is, of course, a boudoir photo shoot. Here’s why a boudoir session can be a transformative and empowering experience leading up to your big day.
Boost Your Body Image
As your wedding fast approaches, you’ll be wanting to look and feel your absolute best on your special day. A bridal boudoir shoot is the perfect way to give yourself a little lift and fill yourself with confidence before you say “I Do!”. Faced with a breath-taking gallery of their own feminine, seductive photographs, I defy any bride to feel anything but empowered, beautiful and emphatically themselves. All my boudoir shoots are client-led and can be as modest or as daring as you want them to be. What matters most is that you feel absolutely stunning!
Treat Yo’Self
In all the chaos of planning a wedding, it can be easy for self-care to take a backseat for a while, until all the hair, nail and tan panic sets in in the last couple of weeks. Until then, yes, you’re likely spending an immense amount of money on new clothing, makeup, hair and a whole host of other extravagant purchases to make you feel beautiful on your big day, but all of that is also for the benefit of others. What are you really doing for just yourself? The answer is probably “very little”. Why not invest in a private photoshoot that will empower and energise you ahead of your big day? Take a personal moment to reflect, capture your bridal buzz and hype yourself up a little bit. You deserve it!
Sensual Surprise
While your boudoir shoot should mainly be a gift from you to you, it’s highly likely that the photos will be so stunning that you’ll want to share them with your spouse-to-be. Consider gifting your partner an album of your best boudoir shots as a wedding-morning surprise. Let them see you at your most intimate and feminine. It will only heighten the anticipation of seeing you walk down the aisle (not to mention excitement for your wedding night and a reminder of how they are!).
Get Comfortable
Being on camera is not everyone’s cup of tea. If you’re a bit camera shy, a boudoir session is a great way to grow your confidence and become more laid back in front of the camera, in a much more private setting. As well as a gallery of goddess-like photos, you’ll also get the security of knowing that you’ve had a practice (with less clothes and props!) and absolutely rocked it. Your wedding photos will be a piece of cake!
Build the Bond
On the subject of building your confidence in front of the camera, trust in your photographer is absolutely essential. Nothing helps to build a bond between a photographer and their subject, quite like the vulnerability and rawness of a boudoir shoot. I am a slave to my craft and I will work tirelessly to put you at ease and get to know exactly what you’re looking for in your photos, meaning that you can rest assured that the outcome will be amazing.
Celebrate!
Your beloved is marrying you for a reason. They are absolutely in love with the very essence of you, and would shout it from the rooftops given half the chance. So, why not celebrate yourself in the same manner? You are a beautiful, empowered woman who deserves to show off her incredible body and spirit with pride. Let’s create a sensational gallery that captures your bridal glow forever and celebrates this special time of anticipation and excitement!
So, what are you waiting for, girl? Pick out the bridal lingerie, luxurious nightwear or anything else that makes you feel like the queen that you are, and get ready to feel yourself BIG time. I promise you that the results will be incredible and make you feel like a total bombshell just in time for your special day.
Danielle x
