The Healing Power of a Divorce Boudoir Photoshoot
Now, I bet you're thinking, Brenna, why on earth would I want to do a boudoir shoot after going through a divorce? Or, how can it help me heal from this painful thing I'm walking through? You might be skeptical, but I want you to hang with me and let me explain. The images created during a post-divorce session are meant to empower you and encourage you to take the next steps to move forward when things are falling apart.
Photography is incredibly powerful and can bring out the best in us. Because let's be real. The end of a marriage is hard. Divorce can be even more challenging. It's the loss of a dream, broken promises, and an unexpected change of plans. Emotions run high when you're going through this kind of significant life event, and it can be physically and emotionally draining.
But, for many, it's also a fresh start. It's a time to reclaim yourself, renew the dreams you thought had been lost, and find out who you have become in the aftermath. It's a rebirth that gives you an open door to a whole new life waiting on the other side.
And it’s empowering to invest in yourself.
Finding Freedom Through Divorce Photography
Whether you are celebrating this new phase of your life – or just looking for closure after a long and rocky road – it's possible to find catharsis in a post-divorce photo shoot.
A boudoir photoshoot can help you embrace your newly single self and boost your self-confidence by reminding you just how desirable and sexy you really are. And the fact is, you don't need a partner to be sexy. And you don't need a partner to justify capturing your beauty in the now.
Divorce photography can help you explore your emotions (they all have a place here), infuse a little fun into an otherwise trying time, and honor the work you've put into yourself.
When a marriage ends, and the divorce papers have been signed, what's next? I recommend that you honor this new phase of your life with a post-divorce boudoir session to bring healing and closure.
Planning a Boudoir Session after Divorce
If you're unsure how to approach planning a boudoir shoot after a divorce, think of this session as a time to reinvent yourself. Embrace the idea of who you want to be and run with it. As your photographer, I'm happy to help you plan what you want your shoot to look like and make it happen.
Want to cut up your wedding dress? Go for it.
Need to feel like the queen you are by getting styled to the nines? By all means, let's make it happen.
Ready to be a version of yourself you've only dreamed of? I'm here for it.
Bring your ideas to the table, and we will create a series of photos that will remind you that you are perfect, worthy, and swoon-worthy in your own right. I want my clients to feel supported and championed during these sessions – because this is really all about you, your growth, and your journey. The photos we create – and the experience creating them – are meant to be healing, affirming, and empower you as you embark on this new path in life.
But, what else can I use these photos for?
If you're still hesitant about doing a post-divorce boudoir shoot because you don't know what you would use these photos for (aside from boosting your self-esteem – which is a worthy goal all on its own!), then I've got some ideas for you.
First, let's put aside the notion that boudoir photos are only gifts for intimate partners. This is a gift to yourself. You've walked through fire and come out the other side. Let's commemorate the fact that you are whole, brand new, and ready to take on the world.
Second, remember, boudoir is not just about sex appeal. Sure, some photos incorporate lingerie or nudity if that's your jam. But that's not the heart of it. You can be fully clothed and still do boudoir photos. Because boudoir is really about learning to be confident in your own body and understanding that you are enough. And after a divorce, that reminder is vital.
I encourage you to use the images we create for your professional headshots, social media profiles, or dating sites. (We can take some more conservative ones for these purposes – just ask!). You can use them to launch a new business venture or for holiday cards. After all, your hair and makeup will be done by a professional who works with all my clients, so it's the perfect opportunity to make it happen.
Then, share them on your social media and with your friends and family. Let them see that, yes, even though getting divorced is rough, you are indeed coming through this life change better than ever.
