This beautiful mama came to me looking for herself during this Reclamation Portrait Session. She spent years pouring her heart and soul into raising little ones as a stay-at-home mom. But realized she needed to get back in touch with that deep, soul-affirming reminder that she is still in there… sexy, powerful, and worthy.
Boudoir is so much more than lingerie and pretty poses. It’s a homecoming to self. For so many mothers, our bodies become about function; feeding, rocking, playing, and comforting. And while that work is so incredibly important, it can be easy to forget that we are still women in the fullest sense.
During her session, I watched her transform behind my camera. It’s completely normal to come in a little nervous. But as I directed her through slow, sultry movements, her light became brighter than ever. The mama who once doubted if she still had “it” was fully in her power.
I firmly believe that boudoir is a confidence boost wrapped in lace and light. For mamas especially, it’s a reminder of what your body has done: grown life, birthed babies, and kept going even through total exhaustion. That strength? It’s stunning. And it deserves to be honored in every stretch mark, every curve, every line that tells the story of motherhood.
There’s no need to change a single thing that’s made you into the person you are today. Your Reclamation Portrait Session isn’t about wishing you could “bounce back”, they’re about coming back home to yourself. Taking a moment to slow down, breathe, and see yourself through a totally different lens. To remember that you’re more than just “mom.”
So if you’re a mama who’s been craving that reconnection, know this: your body is incredible, just as it is. And you deserve to feel sexy, strong, and seen. Always.
Mary Castillo Photography creates alternative and fun imagery for the open-minded and non-traditionalists.