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Body Positivity

Saying Goodbye to Your Dream Body

The beginning of the new year can be daunting for many people. January is known for packed gyms and people shaking around their homemade salads at their work desks. There is enormous pressure to make new year’s resolutions, and many center around losing weight and getting healthy. Although there is nothing wrong with wanting to […]

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Holiday Season

Thoughtful Experience Gifts for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is a beautiful time of year when we get to experience the joy of giving and receiving. Picking out the perfect gifts for your loved ones can be challenging, especially when you have people in your life who seem to have everything!  Here are a few experience gift ideas anyone in your […]

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Self-Care

How to Be Your Own Cheerleader in Life

Not all of us are lucky enough to have a support system of people who love us and are there for us during our darkest and happiest moments. Some of us are alone with only ourselves to keep us going. Whether by choice or circumstance, being your own cheerleader in life is a daunting task […]

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Boudoir Session Themes

Questions to Ask Your Boudoir Photographer

Deciding to book a session with a boudoir photographer is nerve-wracking and exciting. Intimate portraits can be intimidating, but asking the right questions can help you feel more comfortable and ready for the experience! Here are a few questions you should ask your boudoir photographer to ensure you are confident and know what to expect. […]

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Self-Care

4 Ways to Start Prioritizing Self-Care

In today’s world, self-care is often left on the back burner. Our busy lifestyles make it difficult to prioritize time for just us. Self-care means listening to your body, taking moments to check in, intentionally tuning in to the thoughts going on in your mind, and challenging your behaviors and belief systems if things feel […]

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Boudoir Photography

Common Myths about Boudoir Photography

In the modern era, boudoir photography has evolved into a movement championing women’s empowerment, liberation, and independence, but it hasn’t always been seen in this light. There is a growing separation from its origin of sexual intrigue to vulnerability and showing natural beauty. Boudoir photography is continually moving past its historical stigmas, but if you […]

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Motherhood

How to Not Lose Yourself in Motherhood

They say it takes a village to raise a child, so where are the villagers at? Being a mom in the 21st century can feel like a truly isolating experience, especially during a global pandemic. We are social creatures by nature and instinctively rely on others for support and encouragement, but in today’s age, we […]

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Confidence Booster

How to Feel Comfortable and Confident in Front of the Camera

Whether you have a scheduled photo shoot or a family gathering where lots of pictures are bound to be taken, it’s common for people to experience some camera shyness. This shyness is usually sourced from a lack of self-value and inner confidence. You might feel like you’re not worthy of the attention and prefer that […]

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Top Tips for Your First Boudoir Session

Boudoir Tips

Top Tips for Your First Boudoir Session

So, you’ve finally mustered up the courage and booked your first boudoir session. Congratulations! There are many excuses people tell themselves as to why they shouldn’t try boudoir photography, and it takes a lot of self-love and confidence to finally make the decision. Here are a few tips to help you prepare and feel confident […]

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Confidence Booster, Self Acceptance

Simple Ways to Feel Confident in Your Body This Summer

As the weather begins to warm up, we get excited about all the outdoor adventures and opportunities during the summer months. From days spent at the beach to outdoor patios for lunch, the long, hot days ahead are bound to be fun. With warmer weather comes fewer layers of clothes that protect us from the […]

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