Houston Women's photographer Goddess Boudoir, and why a portrait of yourself can change everything!

There is a saying that a picture is worth a thousand words, but have you ever stopped to think how a picture “feels”? There is a reason why photography has skyrocketed in popularity and why its role is so prominent in today’s culture. An image does not only capture a moment in time and seal it away like a treasure, untouchable; it can also capture a story, a feeling, and how we view ourselves and our personality. The thing about professional photography is its technique and mastery at shaping and creating the world within the image to represent its subject and what they wish to accomplish with their shoot. There is something magnetic in seeing an image of yourself that “feels” so much like you. 

Throughout history many artists have done projects to showcase more emotion-oriented images. My experience when working with clients is that everyone loves something different that they want the shoot to focus on. Whether is their smirk or freckles, cuteness or fierceness, editorial or quirky, the tone of the photograph is more about the subject and their story than many realize. While a mirror stares back, a photograph captures not only how we see ourselves, but who we are; and all the beautiful thing that makes us, well, us. In a professional setting these themes are achieved through lighting, colors, camera angles, depth of field, amongst many other techniques. Which is why though selfies or camera photos can be good at capturing the subject and their persona, there are limitations that are surpassed by a professional shoot. Photos have the capacity to enhance what the subject already knows is there. It’s a matter of capturing this essence. Some women, though they know they are strong, to see an image where they embody that strength can be an incredible feeling of confidence and awareness. The same can be said about fantasy themed images for dreamers, creative photos of artists, sexier photos that promote female body beauty and positivity, etc. 

The control over one’s look, demeanor, dreams, passions, and story is a tremendous factor of the effectiveness of photography in boosting confidence in women. It is a wonderful reminder or who we are regardless of what is currently going on in our personal life. We can often get caught up in the daily routine and hassle of our day-to-day life that having a moment to stop and dedicate to ourselves can feel so encouraging and powerful. Photo sessions and studios are also known to create a safe space for women to truly focus on themselves without judgement. We are a multitude of incredible things, an image can capture it all, or highlight one at a time. That’s the thing about photos, the choice is truly yours.