What is Boudoir Photography?

What Is Boudoir Photography?

Boudoir Photography with a Personal Approach

Boudoir photography is a personal portrait experience that uses intentional lighting, posing, wardrobe, and expression to create intimate images. Your session can be elegant, playful, expressive, or understated. It is not limited to one outfit style or intended only as a gift for someone else. What you wear and how much you choose to reveal are entirely up to you.

At True Essence Photography, based in Greenville, NC and available nationwide, we start by talking about the atmosphere you want, outfits, your comfort level, and how you plan to enjoy the images. Explore our boudoir photography portfolio to see the style of our work, or contact us to discuss a session and ask questions before booking.

Why Is It Defined As Such?​

Just because women are not defined by having a romantic partner, the images created during a Boudoir photo session do not automatically involve our potential partner.

Here is the thing: most women struggle with their body image. Not with all the same complaints (too small, too big, too long, too short, cellulite, the shape of the nose, etc.), but the list is endless. No matter how their partner, friends, or family may see their imperfections as what makes them who they are.

The bottom line is, every woman is their own worst critic & picks on something about themselves regardless of how beautiful they are inside and out.

What’s The Purpose Of A Boudoir Session?

Boudoir Photography is not only about YOU (& body positivity), but it’s also about empowerment and loving the skin that you’re in.

The “gorgeous, glamorous & confident YOU.”
Do you remember or even know that person?
Maybe not. Boudoir Photography can help you reconnect with the person that you no longer remember or that you feel as though you’ve lost.

It will help you see yourself as you are, as the people who love you see you.

It is about you & your body.
It’s about the image you have of yourself.
It’s about self-confidence & getting out of your comfort zone.
It’s about celebrating yourself just the way you are.
It’s about trust & a « let-it-go » attitude.
It’s about empowerment & pride.
It’s a unique gift to yourself.
It can be a ton of fun. Trust me!

Our goal is to provide an experience that will leave you feeling fantastic and more empowered to push past the features that made you who you are today.