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Writer's pictureLorie Boughton

The Healing Power Of Houston Boudoir Photography

The Healing Power of Houston Boudoir Photography

Mental health is a primary focus in many health campaigns recently, as Americans are suffering a major mental health crisis. There are many assumptions as to why this has occurred. It may be that the speed of life and all the things with which we fill each day are too much for people to handle. It may be that social media has made us more comparative rather than introspective. While the causes may not be certain, there are some known ways to improve mental health. One of those ways is focusing on yourself. That is why there is healing power in boudoir photography.





Everyone Needs a Little Pampering

One of the many ways that boudoir heals is by giving you a little pampering. In the business of life, we often forget to participate in self-care rituals that feel good and improve our mood. Before your boudoir shoot, it is wise to engage in healthy behaviors such as drinking more water and getting more sleep. It is also a great time to invest in manicures, pedicures, waxing, or even massage. Buy yourself some new makeup. Get some new lingerie. These are the little things in life that make it more fun and that prove to yourself that you have value and worth. We begin to feel secondary when we don’t take care of ourselves, and boudoir is the perfect stimulus for self-care.

Boudoir Can Boost Self-Esteem

Secondly, but with possibly more value, boudoir photography can boost self-esteem. Whether you choose to go aux naturale and embrace every flaw for the beauty it holds or you soften your edges with a little photo editing, boudoir reveals beauty.

Boudoir photographers are trained to see the beauty in each body, and they know how to make you see it too. This goes a long way for a person who may not feel comfortable in their own skin. The world is often too fat or too skinny, and life brings wrinkles and scars. These are things we all have in common, and life does not detract from beauty. Realizing this through beautiful photographic representation is a wonderful reminder that you are beautiful no matter what. As the old adage goes, beauty comes from within. Your boudoir photography session will reveal that beauty in visible fashion.

It’s All About Attention

Our society often scorns narcissistic behavior, but this has led to a world that puts work above life and duty above self-care. It has also led to displaced narcissism through selfies and false narratives on social media. It is no wonder that many of our emotional states resemble a car wreck. In boudoir photography, the attention is simply on you and nobody else. It’s not selfish, but it is self-centered. We each need a little attention once in a while in order to remember why we’re here, and boudoir photography is one way to accomplish that.


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