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A Gift For Yourself As a boudoir photographer, I have had the privilege of capturing the beauty and confidence of many clients through my lens. Some women do a session as a gift for their partner. Whether it be for a wedding, anniversary, birthday or just because. What many clients come to realize is that […]
Body Positivity, boudoir photographs, Boudoir Photography, Confidence Booster, self esteem, Self Love, Uncategorized, Women Empowerment
“A boudoir shoot has been something on my radar the past few years, but I never found the time, or courage, to move forward with it. This is extremely outside of my comfort zone so was a bit shocked that I even reached out to Stefanie, but from the moment I met her, I was […]
When you begin your self-love journey, one of the first things you learn is how the way you talk to yourself influences your mindset and confidence. Self-talk isn’t the only way language affects your self-perception though; the way you speak to others is just as important. Women in particular have a tendency to diminish themselves […]
There’s a certain image that comes to mind when you hear the term “boudoir”. Usually, it’s one of women clad in lingerie or completely nude, dolled up in glamorous hair and makeup, and draped seductively across the floor, bed, couch, etc. While this image is not necessarily inaccurate, it just barely scratches the surface of […]
Women play a lot of roles and take on a lot of responsibility in society and their daily lives. Mother; wife; daughter; career woman; many of us take on some or all of these duties at once and more. It can quickly feel like there’s no time left to take care of your own needs. […]
It’s easy to hear the word “sexuality,” and immediately think of sex. There’s a lot of association with the term and with sexual activity, sexual orientation, and other physical aspects of sex; but sexuality is so much more than that. It’s an integral part of who you are not just as a human being, but […]
Empowerment: it’s something we hear a lot about, but how do we actually achieve it? At the Pouting Room, we think every woman should go through life feeling strong and powerful. Here’s how to feel empowered as a woman: Stand up for yourself Too often, women keep silent when others treat them with disrespect. Did […]
At The Pouting Room, we celebrate all women, and truly believe that every woman is uniquely beautiful—including you! That’s why we love that there’s a day dedicated to women in all their glory. Read on to learn some facts about the history of International Women’s Day: The first National Woman’s Day took place in the […]
At the Pouting Room, we’re all about self-love. We believe that every woman is uniquely gorgeous and amazing, including you! For many women, however, self-love can be a difficult concept to put into practice. We’re so prone to self-criticism, and the messages we get from the media don’t help either. Learning to love yourself unconditionally […]
Who says you have to be a size 2 or have perfectly toned abs to be beautiful, sexy and confident? A new way of thinking, body positivity, empowers us to accept and love ourselves as we are. You may have heard the term before, but what does body positivity really mean? If you’re “body positive,” […]
