Ms. L

Back in September, the gorgeous Ms L joined me at Studio 1020 for a boudoir session. She wore this amazing sweatshirt that said “BEAUTIFUL BADASS” proudly across the front. After photographing this boudoir session, I can absolutely agree. Ms L is absolutely a beautiful badass.

A Sexy Boudoir Photography Session

Ms L came with her good friend, Ms C who also had a session with me. They made it a whole boudoir photography excursion. They spent the night before downtown, and were able to get in some shopping together before checking into their hotel.

Before her photography shoot, Ms L shared something I found inspirational. Here it is in her own words:

"I've been wanting to do a boudoir shoot for over a decade, but I've never been comfortable enough in my own skin and am not comfortable in lingerie. However, since all the deaths in my family over the last two years - I've realized tomorrow is not promised and I need to do the things I've been wanting to do now and not wait any longer." - Ms L

I was so impressed with Ms L’s mindset. It was wonderful how she put herself out there to meet up for this shoot. As I got to know her more, she also confessed that while she loves her eyes (and really, who can blame her? She is devastatingly beautiful), she didn’t feel comfortable in her own skin.

She didn’t think she looked sexy and she didn’t feel sexy. Being a boudoir photographer and living life with body positivity go hand in hand. Now let me be clear—I, in no way, want to downplay anyone’s hang-ups at all. But we all have them. Everyone has something that we don’t like about ourselves. Our thighs are too wide, our stretchmarks too dark, our birthmarks too obvious, our freckles too dark…

Body Positivity through Boudoir Photography

There are times when beautiful women confess to me that they don’t like something about themselves. But, here’s the truth: I legit do not see it.

We all have flaws.

We all have scars.

Every woman is beautiful. And that’s what I hope to show you in your boudoir session. You are beautiful. Flaws and all. I will always find the beauty in every single woman who walks through my door. And I encourage all of you: try to stop focusing on minute imperfections. First of all, we all have imperfections. All of us. Secondly, you are not defined by your imperfections. Most of the time, other people do not see them.

I am so happy that Ms L shared her beauty with me. These sexy boudoir photos are amazing, and so is she. She’s a beautiful badass, through and through. I’m so happy to have been her photographer.

Hair and Makeup by Kat St. John

Shot at Studio 1020 in Downtown Seattle