Why being plus size shouldn’t keep you from doing a boudoir shoot
In today’s society, there is a growing trend towards body positivity and acceptance of all body types, including plus size women. Unfortunately, the media often fails to represent plus size women as beautiful and desirable. This can lead to low self-esteem and body image issues – and we’re all admittingly slaves of it. Society has brainwashed all of us. However, a boudoir photoshoot can help a classified as-plus size women to feel confident, sexy and beautiful.
Boudoir photography is a genre of photography that captures women in intimate settings, often wearing lingerie or sensual clothing. These photographs are not only a great way to celebrate your femininity and sexuality but also an opportunity to see yourself in a new light. It is important to note that a boudoir photoshoot is not just for women with a specific body type; it is for all women, regardless of their size, shape, or age. This definitely is true, and hopefully this blog sheds some light on why being plus size shouldn’t keep you from doing a boudoir shoot.
Many plus size women feel self-conscious about their bodies and are hesitant to take part in a boudoir photoshoot – this is even true for someone who would be labeled as “skinny”. In my career I have photographed hundreds of boudoirs and countless women, only to see that the thread that runs through all of us – NO MATTER how we look is, is some insecurity about something, even if only you believe or see it. However, it is important to remember that boudoir photography is all about showcasing your unique beauty, and that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. A skilled photographer will know how to pose and light you to bring out your best features, and you will be surprised at how stunning you can look in the final product.
During a boudoir photoshoot, you will have the opportunity to wear beautiful lingerie that flatters your curves and accentuates your assets. This will not only make you feel sexy and empowered but also help you to see your body in a positive light. When you feel good about yourself, it shows in your photographs, and the end result is a set of images that will make you feel confident, beautiful, and proud of your body. One unique feature about the Loci Photography boudoir shoot is that it hosts an in-house styling- and accessory range that helps with putting together outfits the client brought. Stunning jackets, coats, gowns and accessories like hats, masks and gloves make you feel less exposed and more like you’re luxuriously supported. The range is proudly called The Nicolassi Brand and is a handmade labour of love for the exclusive use of Loci Photography.
At some point during Covid lockdown I wanted to expand my boudoir offering, and I started to craft and make some stunning garments for the use of my boudoir photography clients. Recently I had been able get myself an industrial Kingstar machine, to only now grow from strength to strength to provide my clients with more options.
To conclude- a boudoir photoshoot is for any woman, regardless of her size or shape. It is an opportunity to celebrate your femininity, sexuality, and unique beauty. Plus size women can photograph beautifully in appealing lingerie, and a skilled photographer will make any woman feel good about herself and pose her in a flattering and appealing way to still get a great high-quality product. So, if you are a plus size woman and you want to feel confident, sexy, and beautiful, book a boudoir photoshoot today, and let your inner goddess shine! At Loci Photography you are in skilled, professional hands, we are not here to demean, judge or harm your self-esteem in any way. I am here to help, uplift, motivate and support, and I do that the best way I know how, through my skilled photography.
See more of Loci’s boudoir shoots here.
Yolandi Jacobsz
Specialized Photographer, Loci Photography
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