Maybe saying that if you can do a boudoir shoot, you can do anything is a bit of an overstatement. But really – a boudoir session is out of most people’s comfort zone, and making the decision to take that step is a fantastic way to push your limits and challenge yourself. And who knows what will happen when you break that one inhibition? It could carry over into your normal life and change everything. You have untapped potential that lives in you. It won’t ever get out if you don’t take the leap. Jump. It is liberating and rewarding to break away from the constraints of fear. Sometimes, se ..read more

Boudoir with Glasses We recently had a potential client ask us if we had any examples of women wearing glasses at their Silk + Salt boudoir shoot. We told her that of course we do! Eyeglasses can actually be a fun and sexy prop at your shoot. And we always encourage our clients to wear them if they don't feel like themselves without them or if they just love the way the look with them ..read more

A boudoir session is an amazing way to celebrate yourself. It is meant to showcase who you are – your personality, your passions, and all of the peculiar things that are unique to you. One way to incorporate this into your photos is through the use of props. Boudoir is an opportunity to get photographs that are as unique as you. Every detail matters. You can begin with expressing your creativity through what you wear. Lingerie and clothing may not traditionally be thought of as props, but they can definitely be part of illustrating who you are as a person or possibilities you want to expl ..read more

There are some fears that may be stopping you from booking a boudoir session. It can be scary to step outside of your comfort zone. Let’s take a few of these anxieties one by one and address them. I don’t look like those women!  Boudoir is for every body. We all have doubts about our appearance. There is no one particular kind of body that is built for boudoir. You don’t have to look like anyone but yourself. It can be nerve-racking to be so vulnerable. But there is no greater accomplishment than doing something that scares you. Remember -  this is a photo session that is suppose ..read more

Part Two. Read Part One HERE I am an intelligent, mature, and sensible woman who has spent time, research, and energy attempting to love my body. Sometimes, it works. Sometimes, I still have to remind myself that being thin or young or beautiful will not make everyone love me. I have actively tried to dismantle the toxic ideals about body image that society has taught me, and I am still trying to unravel this idea that my worth has nothing to do with my appearance Some people are successful at really embracing the truth that all people deserve to love themselves, regardless of shape or siz ..read more

Part One... Boudoir photography is often associated with body positivity. And while body positivity is an amazing goal, it is not always attainable, or even realistic. That is where body neutrality comes in.  What is body neutrality? In simple terms, it means that it doesn’t matter if you think your body is beautiful or not. You recognize that your value is not tied to your body. It says, “I accept my body as it is.” You are worthy of all good things no matter how you feel about your body. Sometimes, body neutrality is a step in your journey to body positivity. Sometimes, it is the ..read more

A boudoir photography session is personal and vulnerable. Making the right choice for your photographer is important. It can be difficult to know what to look for and ask. Here are some things to consider when making your decision.  First, understand your own style. Boudoir photography can have many different feels. Art is subjective, and it is necessary that you understand what you like. Photography can have many kinds of aesthetics. Find examples of photos that you like. Do you prefer soft or sophisticated ? Romantic or racy? Ethereal or edgy? There are no wrong answers here, but you ..read more

Bodies are meant to change. Society may tell us differently, urging us to look perpetually like 18-year-old supermodels, but change is inevitable. We age, we are injured, we gain and lose weight, we have pregnancies. Every bit of this is normal and expected. Beauty is not static. Your body, then, now, and in the future is not before and after. It is not better or worse – just different. You are not something to be improved. You are already a masterpiece. What better way to embrace your body in all its stages than through documenting it with a boudoir session? Our bodies evolve, naturally ..read more

If you are disabled or have a chronic illness, you may be hesitant to do a boudoir shoot. Disabled bodies are sometimes dismissed, or even derided. Perhaps you view your body as a foe. When you are constantly fighting with your body about what it can or can’t do, you may disassociate or disconnect from it. Everyone deserves to feel good about themself and their body. Boudoir sessions are tailored to YOU. We are sold a certain image of what is beautiful, and bodies affected by disability or illness are often excluded from that. It is easy to feel invisible. Boudoir is meant to celebrate div ..read more

Consent Boudoir photography can be used as a tool for trauma healing in different ways. Because boudoir photographers are so clear and direct about boundaries and consent, it can be a safe environment to begin exercising those skills if they have been difficult for you to enforce due to your traumas.  Boudoir can be a setting that can allow you to explore your sexuality and reclaim your power if  someone tried to take that from you. Trauma can hurt your sense of self-worth. But you are not damaged; you are resilient and capable of healing. Your boudoir shoot  is a place to f ..read more