Erin Valkner Photography

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Boudoir as a Journey to Self Love

Boudoir photography can be a powerful form of self-love and self-care.

Here's how:

It's an opportunity to embrace and celebrate your body, your beauty, and your uniqueness in a supportive and empowering environment.

My studio is and will always be a place of no judgment. 

And I mean that from the very bottom of my heart. 

No matter who you are, who you love, how you express yourself, you are loved here and you can be yourself here. 

Being on my own journey of self love, I understand the vulnerability that comes with seeing yourself differently, and starting to love and appreciate yourself. 

I will forever be a safe space for women to do the same.  

What is Self Love Anyway?

Self-love is the practice of accepting and nurturing oneself, both physically and emotionally.

It is definitely a practice – it’s not like you will never have negative thoughts about yourself or your body.

But self love is recognizing your worth, being kind to yourself, and prioritizing self-care.

It’s having self-compassion.

Celebrate Yourself: Boudoir as a Journey in Self-Love

Boudoir photography is all about celebrating what makes you uniquely you.

It's an opportunity to showcase your personality, style, and sensuality in a way that feels authentic and empowering.

A way to express yourself - your beauty, confidence, and sensuality.

It's a chance to express yourself in a way that feels comfortable and allows you to step into your power.

Embrace the Body you Have: A Benefit of boudoir for self love

Boudoir can help you to embrace the body you have.

My style of boudoir photography celebrates bodies of all shapes, sizes, and ages (over 18 of course).

It's an opportunity to embrace and appreciate your body exactly as it is, without judgment or criticism.

A boudoir session with me is about self-acceptance by showcasing your beauty, sensuality, and uniqueness. It's a chance to see yourself through a lens of love and acceptance, rather than focusing on perceived flaws.

Building Confidence: Boudoir As Part of Your Self Love Journey

The secret to confidence and boudoir is knowing that the confidence does not come before your photoshoot! 

Doing the boudoir session boosts self-confidence and self-esteem.

It's a chance to step out of your comfort zone, confront any insecurities, and celebrate your beauty and strength.

You’ll see yourself differently.  You’ll see yourself as beautiful. 

And that my friend is what brings confidence… in spades. 

The beauty of a boudoir session isn’t just in the confidence you feel during your photoshoot. 

It’s the feeling of confidence you carry with you everywhere you go beyond your session. 

Honoring Yourself: Boudoir as Self Love

Taking the time to invest in a boudoir session is a way of honoring yourself and your worth.

It's a reminder that you deserve to feel beautiful, confident, and empowered.

The simple act of doing something for yourself.

No matter what, as you are now, you are beautiful and you deserve to do something for yourself.   

Deciding to love yourself changes everything for the better and what better way to celebrate and further this transformation than with a boudoir session.

Ready to book?

I’m here to help design the perfect boudoir session for you.