Boudoir stories, photos, inspiration & advice.
Victoria learned to love and accept her body with and without her prosthetic leg
Victoria had always struggled with her body confidence, but it hit an all time low following the amputation of her leg. Her boudoir photoshoot was all about learning to love accept herself as she is today, capturing gorgeous photos both with and without her prosthetic leg. After an amazing and emotional day at the studio, she left with a newfound confidence and amazing photos as a constant reminder of the strong, beautiful woman she is.
Nicola is on a journey to rediscover her identity
Nicola was raised thinking that loving herself was arrogant and spent years in a traumatic relationship because she had no idea how to prioritise herself. Becoming a mum changed her whole identity and there was nothing left for her. Following her recent Autistic/ADHD diagnoses, she’s finally on a journey to discover her identity and we are so delighted her boudoir photoshoot could be a part of that.
Linzie’s photos became a constant reminder of how others see her
An emotionally abusive relationship had left Linzie feeling self conscious about her body. She was so nervous before her photoshoot, but was inspired by other ladies’ stories and photos to book a last minute appointment and went for it! Now her beautiful boudoir photos are proudly displayed on her wall as a constant reminder of how others see her.
What is your identity? - and can you change it?
For some people their identity is clear and defined, something they’ve accepted as fact, but what if I told you that didn’t have to be the case? I believe our identity is something that is, to a large degree, flexible and something we can choose.
After such dark times, Sarah can finally embrace her life and her body.
Sarah’s confidence and mental health were knocked severely by an unforeseen series of health issues: her body changed, her self image was compromised, and her husband cheated. It was her amazing family and friends who got her through such a dark time, and with the encouragement of her new boyfriend she finally decided to book a boudoir photoshoot to rediscover her confidence and celebrate all that she’s overcome. She can now embrace her life and her body proudly!
Top Ten High Street Makeup Products from a Makeup Artist’s Kit
I personally don’t believe that there is a single makeup brand that can do everything perfectly. So instead of recommending one brand for you, I have put together a list of some of my favourite items that I regularly use at the studio and that you can get hold of easily from the High Street for you to create a beautiful makeup look at home.
What are the most commonly asked questions about Boudoir photoshoots?
Since ChatGPT was launched at the end of last year, it seems like the whole world has been talking about AI! I decided to ask it “What are the most commonly asked questions about Boudoir photoshoots?” and I thought I would answer those questions for you all.
Katie learnt that how you see yourself isn’t how others see you
Katie’s self confidence and body image had been up and down, she was struggling to love herself when she found the courage to book her photoshoot. Despite her nerves and worries about being judged, she really went for it and discovered a new side of herself! Now her favourite photos are on her bedroom wall as a constant reminder of the beautiful and courageous woman she really is.
Join Our Summer of Self Love!
This summer, we want to spread the message of self love across our social media and beyond by sharing these stories to inspire women of all ages, shapes and sizes - and help us all realise that we are not alone.
Who is the ideal woman for a Boudoir photoshoot?
Our ideal client is not defined by her appearance, her occupation, where she shops, her age, where she lives etc. So who is a the ideal woman for a boudoir photoshoot? Is boudoir suitable for you?
How to love yourself, even if you don’t always like yourself.
When I was young and I did something wrong or angered my Mum she would sometimes say something along the lines of “I will always love you… but i don’t like you very much right now!”. Now I’ve begun to apply that same principle to how I see myself - and I hope you can too.
Zoe re-discovered her identity at 50 as a curvy, sexy, confident woman
As a busy mum, wife and business-owner - Zoe had lost sight of her own identity. Her lovely husband gave her the push she needed to face her fears and insecurities when he treated her to a Boudoir Photoshoot to celebrate her 50th Birthday. The experience empowered her re-emerge as the sexy, curvy, confident woman she always was inside.
Five Reasons to Book a Boudoir Photoshoot
There are so many reasons that booking a boudoir photoshoot is a great thing to do. When I was planning this blog post, I had a list as long as my arm… but because we all love a short, concise list - I picked out my five top reasons to book a boudoir shoot.
How Being Coeliac Has Changed My Body Image
I was diagnosed with coeliac disease in April 2018, and at 19 years old I suddenly had to change, not only what I was eating, but my whole lifestyle. For me this meant not only saying goodbye to many of my favourite things to eat, but it also created a difficult relationship with food and my body image.
Emma’s photoshoot gave her a new perspective on her body
Emma always struggled with her weight due to her hormones and hated the way she looked, focusing on “wobbly bits and scars”, but her photoshoot completely changed her perspective! She’s finally begun to love herself and her body - almost as much as her husband always has.
Where to Stay for your Boudoir Mini-break in the Peak District
We’re so honoured that our clients travel to us from all over the UK and overseas to visit our cosy Boudoir photography studio in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. Being so close to the Peak District National Park in England means that there are so many lovely places to stay nearby.
What is Confidence? Why Does Boudoir Help?
Confidence is such a big topic and something that we regularly talk about at the studio, our social media posts, on this blog and in our videos too. It’s a huge part of what we do at Foxlow Photography - helping our clients to discover or build their confidence is what drives us every single day.
Katie stopped comparing herself to others when she discovered her confidence
Katie’s confidence had been knocked by her fluctuating weight and she found herself always comparing herself to other people. Her photoshoot finally allowed her to see herself differently - she discovered that she doesn’t need to change anything to love herself and be confident.
Five Hair & Makeup Mistakes to Avoid Before a Boudoir Photoshoot
Lots of people worry about how to prepare when planning their photoshoot. Before you start to panic about how to prepare your hair and skin, I am here to help you every step of the way. I thought I would give you a handy guide full of things to avoid before you visit us!
Myra celebrated becoming a pensioner with a boudoir shoot
Myra had been considering a boudoir shoot for a long time, but she let her lack of confidence and single status hold her back. Finally it was her 66th birthday and officially becoming a pensioner that gave her the push she needed to book this experience. She saw herself in a way she never has before and learned to love herself!