Happy new year, and thank you for stopping by our first blog of 2025 🥳
Like every year, we are very excited to share more about our business, give you helpful tips & tricks, or talk about topics that matter to us! If you haven’t signed up to our weekly newsletter yet and want to stay in the loop to not miss any of our blogs, scroll down the page, and you will find the form there.
Since we haven’t talked about the basic of boudoir in a while, why not start the year answering the most common questions people ask about boudoir photography.
Can I do a boudoir shoot for myself?
Is it very common for people to believe the only reason for someone to have their photos taken in a boudoir style is to gift them to a partner or a lover. Which is not wrong (it is always a nice touch to gift someone some sexy pictures, it adds extra spiciness to the relationship), but it is not the goal of this type of photography.
Doing a boudoir shoot for yourself is the ultimate experience you can treat yourself to. It is the me-time you finally deserve! On top of getting stunning photos, you also gain long-lasting benefits that you will feel in your everyday life (such as a boost of confidence, change in your posture,…).
Am I too old to try boudoir photography?
Beside having to be over 18, there is no limit of age in order to do a boudoir shoot. We often receive inquiries from women who are 50+, who called themselves “mature”, and tell us that it might be weird that they want to do a shoot at their age.
Of course, it is not weird! And we wished more people who are past a certain age could treat themselves with this life-changing experience… Feeling fabulous is ageless 🤩
Is boudoir only for women?
If you type boudoir photography in your browser, you will see a big majority of images showcases women, but don’t let it fool you… boudoir is for everyone!
Either you are a man who want to explore his softer side, a trans person who want to fully embrace what they now identify as, a non-binary person who wants to break gender stereotypes, or a cross dresser who want to express themselves fully, boudoir photography is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your badass-self the way you want it!
I don’t know how to pose, can I still have a boudoir shoot done?
Absolutely! We never work with professional models, and most of our clients are first timers (some of them never even had their photos taken for anything). Both Juliette and I, Fanny, are on your shoot and it is our role to guide you through each pose and set (we often, if not always, demonstrate the poses so you can have a visual).
If you feel really nervous with the idea of posing, it is normal, but we promise it is fun if you let yourself be guided and trust the process.
Should I lose weight so I can look good in my photos?
We are going to steal one of Nirvana’s song for this one, but here is what we tell people:
“Come as you are.”
Your natural body is beautiful, you are beautiful… 👏 yes 👏 you 👏 are 👏
One of the reasons we opened Scandaleuse Photography back in 2017, was to make boudoir accessible to anyone, no matter their shapes and sizes. Boudoir is a mindset, not a beauty contest! It is about helping yourself to reconnect to your sensuality, your self-confidence, & your sexiness, and making you love the body you have đź’›
We really hope this blog will help you take the decision to finally do that boudoir shoot you deserve! We would love to see you in front of our lenses. As usual, if you have questions, feel free to reach out here!