You are enough

I started photographing boudoir in part because I love the artistic expressiveness of the human form; but the greatest draw, by far, is how much of an empowering and frequently transformative experience a boudoir photoshoot can be.

It’s not uncommon to see a preponderance of skinny, idealized body types plastered across television, magazine covers, and social media. It’s easy to internalize these bodies as some sort of ideal that we should not only strive to emulate, but that we should admonish ourselves when we (inevitably) fail to live up to such a standard.

I strongly believe that boudoir’s strength lies in its ability to capture us authentically. I am a strong believer that boudoir is for all bodies - no matter your size, weight, shape, gender, age, race, ethnicity, or ability status. Boudoir is a chance for you to celebrate yourself exactly as you are, to see that you deserve to love and appreciate your body. Seeing your body captured in a creative, artistic way is a chance for you to reconnect - or, perhaps, connect for the first time - your body with feelings of self-love and positivity.

I do not alter body proportions, and I do not digitally remove permanent features such as loose skin, cellulite, or scars unless requested prior to the editing process. And while I will remove certain permanent features upon request, I strongly encourage all my clients to simply accept their bodies exactly as they are.

Your body may not be “perfect,” but it’s your story. It’s you. You’ll have it every day of your life. There’s no sense in spending the time we have in our bodies beating ourselves up, feeling “less than,” or entertaining negative thoughts. Our bodies are beautiful and worth celebrating no matter where you are in your life’s journey. It is never too early to learn to love yourself.

Of course, it takes a little courage, but it’s well worth it. If you’re in the Tulsa area or plan to visit, use the button below to book your own photoshoot. Let me show you that your body is already amazing!