I Don’t Love My Post-Baby Body—Why Would I Do a Boudoir Session?
Image by Elle Photography, Denver CO
Motherhood is one of the most beautiful and transformative experiences, but let’s be honest—it can leave us feeling like strangers in our bodies. The stretch marks, soft skin, or changes in shape might make you feel less like yourself. You look in the mirror and think, This isn’t the body I knew before.
If you’ve ever thought, Why would I celebrate a body I don’t love?—you’re not alone. It’s a common feeling, and it’s okay to acknowledge it. But let me offer a different perspective: a boudoir session isn’t about where you wish you could be or the body you used to have. It’s about honoring the incredible person you are right now.
Your Body Is a Story
Every curve, every scar, every stretch mark tells a story of life, strength, and resilience. Your body created life—it nourished, carried, and brought a new soul into this world. That deserves celebration, even if it feels hard to see right now.
Boudoir is about showing you how beautiful your story is. It’s not about perfection; it’s about authenticity.
What Happens During a Session
When you book a boudoir session with me, we create an experience designed to honor your journey. It starts with wardrobe and styling—choosing pieces that make you feel comfortable and confident. Professional hair and makeup will enhance your natural glow (because, yes, even tired moms have it!).
Once the session starts, it’s my job to guide you through every pose and angle that flatters your unique shape. You don’t have to know what to do or how to stand—I’ll take care of that.
Seeing Yourself Through New Eyes
Here’s what most of my mom clients say after their session: “I didn’t think I could look like that.”
The photos reveal something they hadn’t seen in a long time: strength, beauty, and the light they’ve been too busy to notice in themselves.
This is the gift of boudoir photography—it allows you to step outside the critical lens we so often turn on ourselves and see yourself the way your partner, your friends, and your children see you: as beautiful, powerful, and enough.
It’s About More Than the Photos
The session itself is an act of self-love. It’s about reclaiming your identity, your confidence, and your relationship with your body. It’s about taking a pause from caring for everyone else and giving yourself permission to feel worthy and celebrated.
You Deserve This
If you’ve been holding off on booking a session because you don’t feel “ready” or “good enough,” let me say this: you’re ready now. You don’t need to lose the baby weight, hide your scars, or wait until you feel like your old self again. You deserve to feel empowered and beautiful as you are today.
Are you ready to see yourself in a new light? Let’s create a session that celebrates you and your post-baby body for the incredible, beautiful force that it is.
PS: Ask yourself: What’s one thing my body has done that I’m proud of? Hold onto that thought—it’s the beginning of seeing yourself differently.
