Confessions: Shaunnah | Boudoir by Wallflower | Wichita, Kansas Boudoir Photography

I met a LOT of women at the Women’s Fair this month!  It was wonderful to get to share just a little about what boudoir is and why I’ve built the studio the way I have: all about women, all about beauty.

However, it made me sad to hear the reactions of so many women who don’t think they could do a boudoir shoot!  I just wanted to say, “That’s why you NEED to come in!”  Instead, I thought I would write a little about some of the most common phrases I heard and why boudoir really is for every woman.

1. If I looked like her, then maybe…

Ladies, we have to stop comparing ourselves to everyone else!  YOU are beautiful!  The women in my sample images do look absolutely stunning…but they are ALL everyday women just like you.  They had no idea they could look that good :)  That’s why I’m here.  The everyday woman is stunning and gorgeous and beautiful and sexy – they just don’t get the opportunity to feel that way or show it off often enough.  Through my posing, lighting, and expression coaching (and with the help of my AMAZING make-up artist and stylist), it is my job and my passion to make you feel the way you deserve to about yourself.  A lot of my clients are in tears as they see their images for the first time – you absolutely deserve to feel that beautiful!

2. If I had that butt…

Again, stop! ;) Seriously, though, most women have a pretty negative view of their booty…but most women don’t have a posing coach around when they’re looking in the mirror!  In my studio, I’m right there every step of the way to make sure you’re accenting your assets.

3. I’ve never done anything like this before.

Great!  I do have repeat offenders, but the vast majority of my clients are first-timers.  No experience necessary :)

4. I don’t know how to look sexy.

It’s a tragic reality that there are tons of photographers out there who expect you to show up, do your thing, and let them snap photos of it.  That’s not how I do things.  I have photographed hundreds of women just like you, and I know how to bring out your best!

5. But, I just don’t take good pictures.

I do, though! ;) Snapshots can be unflattering, expressions awkward, angles wrong…but don’t let a few cell phone snaps kill your self-image!  I LOVE my clients that come into their consultation saying, “I don’t like how I look in pictures…” and leave their ordering session saying, “I can’t believe that’s me!”  Happens all the time :)

6. I’d be way too nervous.

It’s natural to be nervous.  You’re kinda putting yourself out there, right?  I’ve structured my studio and my sessions to make you feel absolutely comfortable and just enjoy your shoot!  This is a place where you can just let your hair down and enjoy being you.  Consultations are free, and I’d strongly encourage you to take that step – come in and talk with me and you’ll see that there’s really nothing to worry about :)

7. If I was ten years younger…

Ten years from now, you’ll be wishing you’d have done this now!  I’ve photographed women in their early twenties and mid-sixties – there’s no wrong time to do your boudoir session.  There’s no age limit on beauty :)

8. I can’t afford it.

A wise photographer/mentor of mine said it best: “You can’t afford not to.”  It’s true that professional, high-quality photography is an investment, but it pays back in so many ways.  I have a canvas of one of my images hanging outside my bathroom so that every morning as I’m getting ready, I can look at that and think, “I am beautiful!”  I even offer weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payment plans (interest free, ahh!)  so that you can get everything you want without breaking the bank :)

9. Well, you just have an answer for everything…

I do! :) I do because I so strongly believe that boudoir is for every woman.  As Jan from The Office said, “There are always a million reasons not to do something.”  Don’t let those things get in the way of what could be one of the best experiences of your life.  You’re worth it.

My direct email address is christina@wallflowerstudios.net - I’d love for you to get in touch :)