Your Body. Your Images. YOUR Choice.
Why My Boudoir Editing Philosophy Is All About YOU!
Let’s talk about something a little controversial in the boudoir photography world…
EDITING. RETOUCHING. PHOTOSHOP. 😱
Every boudoir photographer has their own philosophy about editing. Some won’t alter bodies at all, while others are happy to smooth, nip and tuck.
And that’s perfectly fine!
But here’s MY philosophy…
This is YOUR journey. Not mine.
Let’s Be Real About Body Love…
Would I LOVE for every woman to adore every inch of her body? HECK YES!
But let’s be realistic. I don’t even feel the same way about MY body every day! Sometimes those feelings change minute to minute! 😂
So I’m certainly not going to preach, “YOU NEED TO LOVE YOUR BODY EXACTLY AS IT IS!”
Who am I to tell YOU how to feel about YOUR body?
I absolutely encourage self-love! In fact, before your session, I send you a wonderful little body-love PDF filled with exercises, affirmations and mantras to help you prepare for seeing yourself in your images.
My hope is that you’ll begin seeing yourself with a little more kindness and compassion.
BUT… self-love isn’t a requirement for beautiful boudoir photos!
You can practice body positivity AND still want a little Photoshop. Both things can be true!
So… How Much Editing Will I Do?
Every image receives my signature editing, including light skin smoothing, softening flyaways and polishing the overall image.
But want your tummy smoothed? Cellulite softened? A scar minimized? A little nip or tuck?
GIRL. JUST ASK!
Want to keep every stretch mark? LOVE THAT!
Want them softened? LOVE THAT TOO!
I’m not here to lecture you about embracing your imperfections or make you feel guilty about your preferences.
Now, can I Photoshop 50 pounds off your body and make it look completely natural? Nope! 😂
But I WILL use flattering lighting, posing, camera angles and my editing expertise to help you absolutely LOVE your images. We’ll discuss what’s realistically possible!
THIS Is What Empowerment Means to Me.
Empowerment isn’t telling women what they should or shouldn’t love about their bodies.
It’s giving them the freedom to decide for THEMSELVES… without judgment.
At Bared Soul, this experience is about YOU. Your comfort. Your confidence. Your choices.
I’ll always encourage you to be kinder to yourself and celebrate the beautiful woman you already are.
But I’ll NEVER require you to love every inch of yourself before you’re worthy of being photographed.
And I certainly won’t shame you for wanting something edited.
Your body. Your comfort. Your images. YOUR CHOICE.
I’m just the woman behind the camera, cheering you on and making sure you feel like the absolute QUEEN you are! 👑
With or without a little Photoshop. 😉
XOXO,
Kellee
Bared Soul Beauty, Branding & Boudoir
Ready to see yourself in a whole new light?
Let’s create something beautiful… on YOUR terms.