Over the years, I've heard a symphony of whispers, giggles, and flat-out proclamations about what boudoir photography is (and isn’t). So, if you've ever thought you need to be a certain age, or shape, or have a particular 'look' for a boudoir session, buckle up! We're about to dive deep into the delightful world of boudoir beliefs and bust some of those myths wide open!

Sometimes it is hard to put into words why I shoot  boudoir photography. It is so much more than photos. It is about self-acceptance, body positivity and art. It is about getting glammed up and feeling hampered and special. It is about making a connection with my client and learning about who they are and what brought them to me. 

Deciding to do a boudoir session can be scary. When I’m talking to women about their boudoir photoshoot, I get asked all kinds of questions. So, I wanted to compile a list of my top 12 most frequently asked questions just give me some insight and preparing for a boudoir session and what it is all about!

As a boudoir photographer in Sioux Falls, one of the questions I get asked most often is, “what should I wear to my shoot”? 

My typical answer is, “Whatever makes you feel the most amazing.”

Boudoir is truly an artform. It’s not porn and it’s not something dirty or naughty. While the images can certainly evoke strong feelings, the art and styling of the female body is an artform. From the earliest days of fine art, images have been created featuring women’s bodies and it does not need to be explicit to be sexy. Today it’s more accessible and feasible for every woman to feel like a work of art.

When confidence becomes part of the conversation, I feel like we've reached a tipping point in how women are seeing themselves. To empower means to give strength or power; confidence is defined as belief in one's own powers or abilities.

It’s normal to be nervous when stepping out of your comfort zone, getting semi-undressed in front of a stranger, maybe not being totally comfortable with your body, posing, makeup, hair to name a few reasons… it can be overwhelming!

I have found that the first step to overcoming your fears is to do the very thing that scares you! Step outside of the box you created for yourself!

I could type a long post here about why I do boudoir, but instead I am going to show you. This video shows my heart and why boudoir is important to me and how my job is purposeful and bigger than I ever thought it could be.

- Shalista