Miss T Sees How Beautiful She Is - Boudoir By Kelli | New England Boudoir Photographer
What we see in the mirror and what others see when they look at us rarely line up. Body dysmorphia is something that plagues most women (and men). Between unrealistic, arbitrary standards that we’re given via society and the voices of those around us (even unintentional), we’re not really set up for success in this department. This is part of why we’re so passionate about what we do as boudoir photographers with a studio here in New Hampshire. Oftentimes, our clients are shocked at the images we create for them. They don’t expect for the photos to turn out well. They don’t expect to love the images. There’s this little voice that tells them that they will be the ONE client that hates their images. Not only do we see this happen over and over, but we’ve fallen prey to these thoughts ourselves. Even with the knowledge we have and the experience we have, we worry that when WE step in front of the camera, it won’t end well.
We’re here to prove you wrong, but we’re also here to walk you through those emotions and mindsets. We know how difficult it can be! Miss T is one of those cases. She couldn’t see what her husband saw when he looked at her. She couldn’t see what we saw when we looked at her. We’re so grateful that she gave us the opportunity to show her that she is just as deserving to be seen, that what tricks her mind plays are built on falsehoods. Her whole perspective changed and we’re so happy that we got to be a part of that!
Did you have any obstacles or fears about doing a boudoir session?
“Yes, I was very insecure, nervous and scared to be in that little clothing and in front of a camera... Both of which are things I don't do.”
What made you want to experience a boudoir experience? How did your boudoir session make you feel?
“I wanted to see myself through the eyes of someone else. When I look in a mirror, I feel like i look like I weigh 600 pounds. I see someone not worthy of being loved or appreciated. I was hoping the session would change my view of myself and see what my husband maybe sees. I felt beautiful and sexy afterwards!”
Did anything surprise you?
“Only myself... I felt fairly comfortable when I wasn't sure I could even wear something like that and feel good about it. I wasn't sure I would feel comfortable in front of people I had never met. It was the exact opposite. I felt comfortable once I let myself relax a bit. It was an amazing day.”
What would your advice to others be?
“Take a deep breathe and enjoy the moment. Allow yourself to feel pretty, sexy and beautiful.”
Did anything change about the way you see your own beauty / sexuality / sensuality / body confidence as a result of this session?
“Yes, I think so. When I viewed the photos for the first time I wanted to cry... I was not expecting to like any of the shots of myself naked or close to it. I had a hard time picking the ones I wanted to get rid of because they all made me feel pretty, beautiful or even sexy.”
What would you say to people who say they can’t do a boudoir session because they are too shy, nervous, etc?
“Give it a shot! You could surprise yourself. It could change your whole outlook on yourself. If you doubted that you were attractive to your lover this may show you who they see when they look at you.”
It’s time for you to see yourself through someone else’s eyes. Let’s connect and start planning your session today.
-XO Team KMP
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