“I’d love to do a boudoir session, but I don’t think I can at my age.” I hear this all the time from women considering boudoir over 40. They remember their younger selves and feel like they missed their chance, believing boudoir is only for the young and “perfect.” This post shows how boudoir at any age can be beautiful, by simply focusing on a few key ideas that are sure to make you fall in love with your body again.
40+ Boudoir Photography Before & After
How Old is Too Old For A Boudoir Photo Shoot?
A lot of women wonder if they’re too old for a photo shoot, but I think this is the wrong question. The real question is if you’re in good enough condition for a boudoir photo shoot. I’ve photographed women well into their 60’s who were in such excellent condition, they inspired me to adopt similar habits myself. Without question these women were not too old for a boudoir session.
On the other hand I’ve also photographed 30 year old women who were not exercising and confessed to poor eating habits. These women looked older than some of my other 40+ boudoir clients with healthy habits.
What I’ve learned after seeing a lot of people wearing not very much, and getting to ask them about their lifestyle, is that health is beauty.
The healthier you are, the more physically attractive you’ll be at any age. In short, it’s less about how old you are and more about how long you can consistently practice healthy habits.
How I Make My Clients Look Like Models
Every woman featured in this post is over 40—the oldest? She’s 63! When you step in front of my camera, I guide you through every pose and detail to highlight your best features. My expertise ensures that every client, no matter her age, gets stunning, flattering images that captures her unique essence.
Every aspect of your photo shoot from your makeover to the editing will be done with care to enhance your photos, but never over done so they look fake. The trick is to try and highlight your best assets in camera and lightly embellish them later in Photoshop.
If you need help choosing lingerie to flatter your body type, I’ll be available to help you decide on the perfect outfit if you want a second opinion on anything leading up to your session.
I will also help you decide where to do your boudoir photo shoot. There are advantages and disadvantages to all location options, but if you need help deciding where you should do your session, I suggest you check out this boudoir location ideas post here for more ideas.
I also have a plethora of knowledge you can take advantage of in my boudoir guide leading up to your session. In this guide you can learn more about personal care tips you should consider booking before your photo shoot for the best photos possible.
There is also a boudoir session overview in my boudoir guide which will help give you a better idea of what a session is like when you book your photo shoot with me.
Boudoir Over 40 Is a Chance To See Yourself At Your Best
Many of my clients tell me their boudoir experience is life-changing. I’ve even had more than a few of my clients tell me that their sessions did more for their mindset then years of therapy.
Seeing themselves through my lens gave them a confidence boost they never expected.
The truth is, however, that most of us never see ourselves under flattering lighting from our best angles. Seeing yourself in tastefully sexy photos can instill a powerful shift in perspective, boosting confidence and inspiring boldness in other areas of your life.
For many that already practice healthy habits, sometimes you can’t see all the hard work you’ve put in because you only ever see yourself from your worst angles, under terrible light after you get out of the shower. Seeing yourself at your best, changes this.
In other cases, it wasn’t just about seeing themselves at their best, but using a boudoir photo shoot to reach a goal to start exercising and eat better. Some of my favorite sessions have been for women who used their boudoir photo shoot as a reward for loosing 100+ lbs or even just establishing the habit of regular exercise.
Working with clients over 50 has inspired me to take better care of myself because they showed me what was possible. I’ve seen firsthand how prioritizing health and well-being affects how we feel and look at 40, 50, 60, and beyond (my eldest client was 76). Witnessing these differences inspired me to adopt healthier habits in my own life, making self-care a daily practice.
Come Check Some Of My Over 40 Boudoir Sessions
Before I started photographing boudoir, I didn’t know it was possible to look as good as some of my clients. I noticed some who appeard to defy age despite bing mothers to mulitpul children and being over 40.
Rather than tell you what you should do to age slower and look better naked, I think it would be better if heard it from them directly by checking out some of my boudoir over 40 sessions below. In these posts you’ll notice clear patterns that allowed these beautiful ladies to get photos like they did. I hope you find them inspirational for your own photo shoot in the future!
