Are you a boudoir photographer, or maybe you are wanting to get into boudoir photography?! As a Minneapolis boudoir photographer, I not only get to document so many beautiful people, but I get to educate soooo many fellow boudoir photographers. And it is a DREAM come true. One of my biggest pieces of advice for other boudoir photographers?! Get in front of the camera and experience a boudoir session yourself. It will be a GAME CHANGER for not only you but your business. So, here are just a few of the reasons why boudoir photographers should experience a boudoir session!
When you get in front of the camera, you will get a firsthand experience of what your client probably feels. From the nerves, excitement, self-consciousness, and ultimately, empowerment. When you get that experience, it can help you empathize more with your clients and give them actionable tips and tricks to overcome them. It’s okay to feel it all! Let’s empower our clients to work through them, so they can feel their best. They deserve it!
I mean, I think everyone can use a boost of confidence every once in a while, right?! Seeing yourself through someone else’s lens, appreciating your beauty, and embracing every bit of yourself can be so transformative and empowering! Everyone deserves to feel beautiful, brave, and confident. EVERY ONE.
As a business owner, it’s important to never stop learning! Being on the other side of the camera can give you a new perspective on all things. You can see what poses feel comfortable, which ones might need tweaking, or what you’d like to tweak. How did the photographer make you feel comfortable? How did they direct and guide you? Did they communicate with you throughout the session? This empowering experience can help you see how you can further improve for your clients and create a seamless and enjoyable experience!
Sometimes when you’re a business owner, you can get bogged down by all that it takes to run a business. The joy you find in it all can easily be lost in the shuffle. Stepping in front of the camera can help you find that again. You can write about your experience, and help your clients work through what they feel. Everyone deserves this transformative experience! Find the passion in what you do, and see yourself in a whole new light. YOU DESERVE IT!
Mary Castillo Photography creates alternative and fun imagery for the open-minded and non-traditionalists.