How a boudoir session can help heal and empower | Washington, Dc Boudoir
I could write a blogpost about Mrs. P’s empowering boudoir session, but it wouldn’t mean the same coming from me. Instead, I asked her to write about her experience at Lakesha Miner Boudoir in her own words. I truly believe many women will recognize themselves in her story. You are not alone in your feelings and a boudoir session can be transformational!
I introduce to you, Mrs. P!
A good 10 years ago, I was up to date on all the hottest trends in makeup, hair, clothes and cute accessories. Today, I have a solid 5 go to outfits and a plethora of yoga pants, leggings, and white crew socks. You might have guessed by now but I am a mom of three. Not to say that all moms lose their cool factor after having a child but that has been my experience. I will issue a disclaimer right now and say that I adore my children with every fiber of my being. I do not think anyone can articulate the amount of love you have for your child. But I also did not have anyone give me a fair warning that you may lose yourself in the whole mom process. I went from having my own hobbies and interest to having about 100 jobs that pay in chocolate covered lip kisses and a few I love yous. I became unrecognizable to myself, especially when you add in the weight gain from each precious pregnancy. My body began to feel foreign to me. So you can imagine my surprise when the idea of taking a boudoir photo shoot was presented to me. What would I wear? How can I hide my bellies in the photo? Should we photoshop all the curves on my curves? Boudoir shoots are for women with flat stomachs, no children and the body of a pinup model from the 50s. Those were my exact thoughts all the way up until the day I had my shoot with Lakesha Miner Photography.
I arrived at my shoot almost shaking like a leaf and continuously checking my phone in case my husband needed assistance back home with the kids. Thankfully Lakesha had an abundance of wine and snacks to help keep my mind occupied. I was able to choose from multiple robes and lingerie ranging from pretty and glamorous to “hey are you ready for baby number 4”. The shoot was beyond amazing! And it was not because I had three glasses of wine prior. Lakesha was so aware and empathic to me being nervous and self-conscious. I was shown some of my pictures every few clicks and I was totally blown away. The angles and lighting that Lakesha captured were pure talent. I began to loosen up a bit and before I knew it the shoot was over. I had such an amazing time and felt so beautiful that I did not want the time to end.
When I went back to view the finished products a few weeks later, I cried. I cried because I felt so empowered as a woman. No, I do not have the same body as 10 years ago and my hobbies and interests have changed drastically. But what I have realized with the whole process of the boudoir shoot is I am not supposed to be the same person, I’ve evolved into an amazing (and super hot)woman. For those few hours that I took my photos, sometimes completely bare, I had to tap into my inner being. I had no worries, no concerns, just the pure joy of being myself. It is almost something that cannot be explained, only experienced. Boudoir is for every woman! Every shape, every personality, every stage of life. It is for empowering yourself and remembering how damn spectacular you can be! I am forever grateful to Lakesha Miner Photography for helping me find me again.
