Hey MOT fam – We have a super unique topic today. Most of you know I am a big proponent of women feeling capable and confident in their bodies nad their own healing and my favorite topic is having better sex. That often involves the previously mentioned aspect of confidence and feeling healthy. I have a friend who does boudoir photography. I myself did a shoot several years ago as a gift for my husband but it truly turned out to be a gift for me. Choosing the outfits – feeling so classy and sexy at the same time, embracing my femininity, knowing he would be so pleasantly surprised. I’m not here to talk you into it but just wanted to open the idea of this experience. I couldn’t find my originals to include here, but would be happy to discuss with anyone interested. Enjoy the following letter from Stacey!
I would never ask someone to do something I haven’t tried myself. That’s the same for boudoir.
When I first decided to move my business into this direction, I honestly hadn’t done it myself but knew that it was a powerful experience. To build my portfolio, I did a model call but before those sessions even took place I called my friend and fellow photographer, Lori. I knew her, I knew she was amazing at what she does, and I knew that she can make anyone feel comfortable in her presence.
It was scary and exciting. I wanted to back out so many times but I knew I had to do it if I wanted other women to be brave enough to do it themselves. I bought the lingerie – a new experience for me! And I wanted to throw up the morning of my shoot because I kept thinking to myself “who even does this?!?!”
Spoiler: I survived, the photos were beautiful, and I had done something that sparked my confidence and journey of self-love. Something that gave me permission to be myself completely.
When I look in the mirror, I’m so harsh to myself. I have acne, c-section, and hernia repair scars. I have a belly that would be more ideal if I made better lifestyle choices, and I’m still not sure about wearing my hair so short. This is the real me and the internal battles I deal with everyday.
Skip ahead to my second boudoir shoot with the amazing Riana Lisbeth. I specifically asked her to focus on my scars, on my belly, on everything I criticize – because I wanted to see these “imperfections” through a different lens.
It was not only what I needed to stop shying away from the mirror every morning, but gave me the strength to remind myself that I am beautiful in my own way. My body is beautiful today, and maybe I’ll be different tomorrow, but I should be celebrating the woman that I am because honestly “why not?”. As a woman, we are truly amazing and go through so much and still power through, so why not feel like the amazing women that we are? Why not remind ourselves that we are beautiful. That who we were 10 years ago wasn’t the only gorgeous version of ourselves. We are still beautiful. I can see it now for myself, but it took a long time to get here. Give yourself the freedom to accept how beautiful you are, how you are worthy, and deserve self-love today.
So let me know when you are ready, I’m here for you. Click HERE to check out Stacey’s website. I would love for you to consider this incredibly gratifying and liberating experience!
Blessings,
Amy and the MOT team and Stacey Borrego
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