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Why You Should Consider Doing a Bridal Boudoir Photoshoot

Are you ready to add some extra glamor and excitement to your relationship? Then consider a bridal boudoir photoshoot! Boudoir photography is the perfect way to capture your beauty and femininity tastefully and elegantly before your wedding. Read on to learn more about why you should consider doing a bridal boudoir photoshoot.

Capture Your Best Self

A bridal boudoir photoshoot is a perfect way to capture your inner beauty and femininity. From sultry to sweet, you can choose the style that best reflects your personality. Whether you choose to show off your curves or focus on your natural beauty, your photos will be a stunning reminder of how beautiful you truly are.

A bridal boudoir photoshoot is also a great way to document the changes you've gone through in the lead-up to your wedding day. Most women are in the best shape of their lives and the best place emotionally in their lives during this time. This makes it the perfect time to express yourself in a unique and meaningful way.

Showcase Your Personality

Woman in slinky white gown_ Brooklyn Boudoir bridal Photo studio

A bridal boudoir photoshoot is not just about taking pictures; it's also an opportunity to express your personality and show off your curves in a sexy and sultry way! From lacy lingerie to wedding day accessories, you can create an atmosphere that is all your own and make the most of the pieces that you otherwise would only have worn once.

For those looking to push their boundaries, a bridal boudoir photoshoot can also be a chance to step outside your comfort zone. Whether it's with a bold lip color or a daring outfit, you can challenge yourself to be authentic and unapologetic. And at the end of the day, you'll have beautiful pictures to capture your unique self.

Make it a Gift for Your Partner

Bridal Lingerie stockings and garter _ Brooklyn Boudoir Bridal

One of the best parts about a bridal boudoir photoshoot is that you can use the photos as a surprise gift for your partner. Imagine the look on their face when they open up a photo album full of stunning pictures of you! It's an extraordinary way to show your partner your love and appreciation. So many brides tell me how shocked their partner will be when they get the photos - in a good way! How fun is that?!

With a bridal boudoir photoshoot, you can capture beautiful, intimate moments that you can look back on for years to come. Not to mention, your partner will be taken aback by the stunning photos you created together! Like I always say, gift giving is just the icing on the cake.

Create Lasting Memories

A bridal boudoir photoshoot is not just about taking the perfect pictures, it's also about preserving the memories of your beauty. You'll be looking back on these photos for years to come, and they'll keep the excitement of your marriage alive, long after the bouquet has been thrown and the cake has been cut.

So don't just think of the boudoir photo shoot as just a series of pictures; think of it as a chance to capture the romance and beauty of your special relationship that you can cherish forever.

Creating a Bridal Boudoir Album

Bride robe for modern brides_Brooklyn New York Bridal Boudoir Studio

Creating a bridal boudoir album is an exciting way to express yourself and your love story! Not only is it a beautiful, intimate gift for your significant other, but it's also a great way to capture your self-confidence and beauty. This type of album is the perfect way to celebrate your love and the special bond you share. It's also a great way to look back on this special moment in your life.

When creating a bridal boudoir album, you can have as much or as little involvement as you'd like. You can choose to work with a professional photographer to capture your special moments and bring your vision to life. The album will be a unique expression of your relationship and love.

Your bridal boudoir album will be an amazing reminder of your special day and all the emotions that come with it. It's a way to look back on this moment in your life and remember the love you share.

Be the Star of Your Own Show

Epic cathedral length veil boudoir shoot in Brooklyn

A bridal boudoir photoshoot is perfect for showing off your beauty and femininity. Whether you want to capture your inner goddess or express yourself more daringly, a bridal boudoir photoshoot is a perfect way to do it. Not only will it be a gift for your partner, but it will also be a lasting reminder of your journey to your wedding day. So go ahead and unleash your inner goddess with a bridal boudoir photoshoot!

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The Best Gift to Give Yourself | Bridal Boudoir Session | New York City Photographer

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There’s one phrase you will hear me say all the time, in life, on social media and in this blog: do it for you. While a boudoir shoot makes a great gift for a loved one, it ultimately is really the best gift you can give yourself. Still, I think it’s tough for many women to come to terms with that idea, and feel they need a reason to have a boudoir shoot. Personally, I think just being a woman and loving yourself is reason enough for a shoot, but I am biased ;) It’s hard for us to justify spending money on ourselves. It’s hard to play hooky from life for a few hours and indulge in some self-care. We’re busy after all, and if you’re like me, you are always putting the needs of your loved ones in front of your own.

So it makes sense that most women look for a reason to come to be for their boudoir session. If you do want a reason for a boudoir shoot, there are several popular ones: a milestone birthday, a physical goal that’s been met, a new pregnancy, and of course, a unique and special grooms gift to gift your finance before you get married.

Ms. J came to me for this reason… at first. She was getting married in a few months and was looking for a special gift for her future groom. She has a sparkling personality and was so game to have fun and try new things. We had an incredible suite in Willimasburg that overlooked the New York City Skyline and just had the most fun afternoon taking advantage of it (hello that TUB!) We even incorporated one her fiancee’s shirts into our shoot which had been a private joke between them over the years. It was all very personal, and made for a modern twist on your traditional bridal boudoir (no veil required!)

He of course, loved the album. But the best part of meeting Ms. J was watching her come out of her shell as she discovered (as most everyone does over the course of their photoshoot) that it’s really all about YOU. Gift giving truly is, the icing on the cake.

In her own words, Ms. J said:

I went into this experience thinking this was a gift for my future husband and it ended up being the best gift I could have given myself. This was so much more than a photography session, but a way of making any woman feel so much sexier in her own skin. I was worried and self conscious about being so exposed, but Stephanie made me feel so comfortable and so empowered and it showed through the photos. Stephanie is extraordinary at what she does and has a true talent for capturing the natural beauty of a woman. I would do this 100 times over to feel as good as I did walking out of our shoot and can't wait to do it again! Thank you for giving me what I deem one of the best experiences of my 20s!

It just makes my heart sing when I hear a woman say these things. Because my relationship, ultimately, is with the woman in front of my lens. Of course, I want her future husband/wife/partner to enjoy the photos, but what I really want is for the woman I’m photographing to LOVE her images and feel absolutely amazing about them. I want her to feel like she can take on the world after her shoot, feel powerful & sexy gifting her images, and look back on her album or wall art every time she needs to be reminded how badass and beautiful she is. There is no gift better than that.

So yes, gift your boudoir images… just don’t forget YOURSELF when you are writing out your gift-list. Because loving yourself is the best gift you give yourself.

xoxo, Stephanie

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