Boudoir....More than a photo shoot

It's that time of year that as well as looking forward, many people (me included) look back on how the previous twelve months went, both personally and through the business. I like to do an annual review of my favourite photographs, and write a few words about how things went. It was this search through 2015 and it's events that I found this testimonial from a boudoir client.

Thank you Martin for helping me begin to find who I am. My shoot was bought as a milestone birthday gift & a confidence boost into the beginnings of a new life chapter. With very little self esteem, I was completely out of my comfort zone, but Martin, professional to the end, made the whole experience very relaxing & I can't believe the amazing results are actually me! Thank you so much Martin, you have a true artistic talent.


I read it once, remembering who wrote it and what the shoot was like. I then re-read it couple more times. It really hit home to me how a Boudoir shoot is much more than a means to get some beautiful images. It's almost a form of therapy. I say 'almost', that's not really true. It is a form of therapy.

The Positivity of Boudoir
You will have seen a lot of online posts and articles on the positive effects that a boudoir shoot has on a woman's self-confidence. It is very true how much it helps. The testimonial above isn't alone in using the words 'confidence' and 'boost' together in describing a Boudoir experience, there are a large number in our Client Love section which allude to this fact, this to me backs up the claims of Boudoir photographers all over the world.
Sadly women's low esteem and body consciousness is all too common. Very few women that I talk to during their consultations do not have some sort of body image hang-up, some have other issues and reasons for their low confidence; the end of a not-very-positive relationship being another frequent one.
Boudoir helps in many ways, not only in the reversing of low self-esteem, but acceptance of their bodies and ultimately, their own beauty. I see it shoot after shoot, with lady after lady amazed at how they look in their photos. As I say at every consultation, I offer Boudoir sessions for this very reason. We, and I say this because my lovely assistant is very much part of this too, pride ourselves on our ability to bring the smile back into our client's lives.
Do you recognise any of the following reasons used to put off having a Boudoir shoot? "I need to lose weight", "I'm not photogenic", "I've got no confidence", "I have body issues".....? I certainly do, I hear them all the time.
Ironically, thinking that way shows precisely the reason to go ahead and organise a shoot, or at least talk about it.

It's Good To Talk...
The Boudoir consultation is usually the turning point in terms of attitude change change towards the shoot. Most women start the meeting feeling nervous about the whole prospect of their session, but this turns to excitement once the process is explained and they realise how much control they have over what happens. Each and every shoot is tailored to suit the client and their comfort levels. Even if you are just thinking about booking, I recommend a consultation. It will help you see all that's involved, meaning you can make a more informed choice as to whether a Boudoir shoot is for you. I exert no pressure to book, it is genuinely all in your hands.
By booking an Eterno Boudoir session, you won't just be having pictures taken, you will be taking the first step into a new way of seeing yourself. It is certainly much more than a photo shoot.

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