My own narrative has evolved quite a bit since starting this line of work over five years ago. The further I get into women’s empowerment photography, the more I recognize the importance of celebrating yourself, as a woman, through a proper photo shoot experience. It has changed the way I run my business, it has changed the way I talk about my work, it has changed the way I talk to my clients. NOW, I can’t even fathom doing this for any other purpose than to celebrate yourself, to love yourself and to feel liberated, strong & powerful.
The Brooklyn Boudoir Experience is for the modern woman. The modern woman wants to see her authentic self. She wants exist in exquisite photographs that properly represent her legacy for the rest of time. She wants see her confidence, which doesn’t necessarily mean a full makeover transformation and elaborate wardrobe.
She wants to look cool.
The modern woman doesn’t compete with other women. She wants to be photographed by me for HERSELF. She may have a partner, but the experience isn’t for them. Though ultimately, it will certainly have a ripple effect.
Whether she’s seeking this experience because she wants to find herself herself or because she already knows exactly who she is and that she is someone worth celebrating….the modern woman is the exact type of woman who seeks me out and invests in herself through my work.
Enter Ms. S. This fabulous woman is the definition of the modern woman. She is a working mom, a homeschooling mom (BEFORE COVID19!! I BOW DOWN TO YOU FOR THAT!) and an all around badass. She’s married, but she traveled to NYC as a gift to herself — the dream!! Read her experience below.
I have always loved following you on Instagram and often wondered, “gee I wonder what my OWN pics would be like.” I kept putting it off until this year and gave it to myself as an early 40th birthday present. I was nervous! But you had everything covered. Chatting with you and the makeup artist was great, and seeing you look through all my outfits and write down all the poses you wanted to capture gave me a good feeling that we’d get some good shots. But still, I didn’t know if I could “do” what’s needed for good pics. THANK YOU for getting so involved in showing me what you were looking for and really getting in there to place arms/legs/bangs just so. In the beginning I thought “oh this is nice she’s really encouraging,” and then as the time went on it made me more confident! I was like “OMG I’M ACTUALLY DOING WELL AT THIS!” I thought it was so considerate of you to consistently check in on my feelings and energy level. It was always high because I was excited. That’s all from you and your professionalism! I am so happy that we did a good number of poses because the pics have a great variety to them.
She continued with this advise for future clients:
Don’t let months turn into years where you wonder what this experience would be like. It is FUN, and energizing. Stephanie gave me priceless pics of parts of my body that I’ve been critical of and unkind to in the past. It’s great to see yourself through someone else’s eyes—or a camera lens—so you can give yourself credit for the beautiful human being that you are.
^^^ THIS! This is what makes my heart sing and makes what I am doing so fulfilling.
Even if you don’t think you have it in you… beleive me when I say, YOU DO. Even if you’ve never been photogarphed professionally before (practically no one has). Even if you are nervous (EVERYBODY is!) Even if you think you’re “unphotogentic” (being unphotogenic is a myth, and only means you’ve never been photographed by someone who undestands how to photograph you). Especially if you don’t think you’re the “type” of woman who would have a boudoir shoot (I get what women are saying when I hear this, but it’s actually a very small view of women and photography). I’ve said it before: boudoir is for every woman. Everybody and every body. You CAN do it. And once you do, I promise, you’ll be hooked.
xoxo, Stephanie
Ready to get hooked on yourself? Let’s chat and plan your Brooklyn Boudoie Experience!