Why I Photograph Boudoir Photography

For the women looking to take their power back.

Why Boudoir Photography?

Women are told day in and day out that their worth is defined by the way they look.

Then we are told to be ashamed of it.

To big, to small, to short, to tall, (insert body part).

Stretch marks, PCOS, Acne scars, Loose skin, Bumps, Lumps, You name it. I am sure more then one of us relates.

So we resort to baggy tees, messy buns, meh.

At least our insecurity is hidden right?

NO.

We don’t deserve to feel this way. You deserve to feel like a princess, a desired woman, a confident woman.

I had my first boudoir client in 2017, I used the good ole outdoors, air bnbs, hotels, their home, and my home.

This last March of 2024 I opened my first commercial studio offering a full day boudoir experience for clients.

My story..

Lets bring it way back to my earliest memories.

I was a princess.

A tried and true princess okay.

I wore my crown day in and day out, and good luck getting it off.

Once a little boy on the preschool bus said, “hey you aren’t a real princess.” Well guess who got kicked off the preschool bus.. Not him.

Fast forward to my preteen years. Who remembers those Seventeen magazines? And Cosmo. Oooh Cosmo, you really did some damage.

Even before social media we had magazines.

“10 ways to burn fat faster” “Get your hottest body”

My middle school binder cover was filled with these workouts, Inspiration to be pretty.

I remember strictly eating from the salad bar.

We sure are influenced early on..

Alright fast forward to high school, I always knew I wanted to be “skinny” But I never new how to take care of of my body or really eat healthy.

I promise this all relates! Stick with me.

My senior year of high school I got pregnant.

I went from a teen, to a mom, and never really found myself in between.

Postpartum, At 18 years old, when everyone else is partying, going to college, and here I am with a baby that I adore…

But I have stretch marks on belly & my chest. I’m breastfeeding, and feel like my body is nothing but a milk machine. My nipples are bleeding. I am always at home, I feel alone.

That little babe, Is the reason I picked up a camera.

But I lost myself in motherhood.

Fast forward to 2019, I had my second baby.

This year I truly fell hard into postpartum depression.

I went to my new doctor to ask for help.. I had my 3 month old daughter in tow.

She told me I need to be eating less then my husband and that will help.

Excuse me, whatttt.

Disclaimer, That did not help.

Lets fast forward again.

2021 I had my last and final baby.

2022 was the year I decided to take my health into my own hands. I started weightlifting at home. I started eating nutritious whole foods to nourish my body.

I worked with a holistic nutritionist and one of my dear friends, who educated me on what I needed to do to live the life I wanted to live.

This is also the year I did my first REAL boudoir session. Now I had many photos done by friends with my camera but I haven’t had the experience I did until then.

This changed everything for me. I finally understood from the clients perspective how GOOD we get to make people feel about themselves.

Maybe my tummy wasn’t so loose, maybe my uneven chest wasn’t that obviously. Maybe I could wear a bikini this year. The list goes on and on and on.

My reason for sharing my experiences with you is to hopefully help you not feel so alone in your own journey.

Boudoir photography has changed mine and so many others lives. I am incredibly blessed to offer this service, and truly feel as though each person who walks through my doors becomes a friend of mine.

If you read this far thank you for listening to my story, and my why!

To inquire about your own boudoir session, please send me an email at purdykphoto@gmail.com, or visit the contact page.