Caroline's Boudoir Shoot

Looking back on her boudoir shoot experience, Caroline realised that it was about more than just taking sexy photos. It was about discovering a new side of herself, embracing her femininity, and celebrating her body. It was about learning to love herself in a way that she never had before.

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Caroline’s Boudoir Photoshoot Story

Boudoir Client Caroline Age: 46   Dress size: 12

"I’d do it all again in a heartbeat – but this time, I’d be even more daring and sexy!"

I’d seen FYEO Portraits advertised whilst visiting a well-being show in London about ten years ago now, but the fantastic pictures on show there stayed in my mind and I thought how wonderful it would be to have a boudoir photoshoot of my own one day! Unfortunately, though, I’d always had a rather poor self-image and hadn’t been able to afford anything like this while my children were young.

Caroline's boudoir photoshoot story

Caroline's boudoir photoshoot story

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I felt that life was too short not to do the things you've always wanted to do.

By the time my children were 16 and 10, however, my second marriage had ended, I was dating again, and starting to feel better about my body.

“I looked at your gallery and thought ‘that could be me!’” 

And then circumstances took over: by 44 I’d lost my only sibling to cancer, survived a serious car accident and been through a second marital breakdown. I felt that life was too short not to do the things you’ve always wanted to – and so I booked my photoshoot after taking another look at FYEO’s ‘Fabulous at 40’ gallery and thinking, “that could be me!”.

I have a friend who’s a keen photographer, and we once did an amateur shoot at an ancient monument, with me in a ball gown, tiara and heels, but I’d never done anything so intimate as a boudoir shoot. On the day, apart from posting an intriguing FaceBook status, I kept the whole thing a secret – even from my boyfriend.

Probably, like most people, I was nervous at first, but my photographer really put me at ease. It was actually very empowering, and I felt throughout the shoot like a glamorous model.

I started off in underwear, hold-ups, heels and jewellery and just went with the flow (and photographer Gemma’s wonderful direction). I ended up completely naked apart from shoes – something I’d never expected! I really loved taking my suitcase full of my most glamorous clothes, and deciding what to wear for each shot and having my make-up applied professionally before the shoot. I’d even worried about the studio being cold for posing with very little on, but it was warm and comfortable, adding to the unique experience!

Although I really enjoyed posing, it did feel, at times, like a cross between yoga, a workout and a game of single-person Twister! There was lots of back-arching and hand-reaching to get the best looks for the camera. But the results speak for themselves. I’ve now got a large canvass on my bedroom wall, plus a framed A3 sized print and nine other photos – I found choosing which photos to buy really difficult, and I’m grateful that they allowed me a week to think about it! My boyfriend now also has a cropped version of one of my shots as his phone wallpaper.

Caroline's boudoir shoot

When Caroline decided to try a boudoir photoshoot at FYEO Portraits, she was naturally a little nervous. But something about the idea intrigued her, and she found herself booking an appointment.

As she arrived at the studio on the day of the shoot, Caroline was nervous. She had never done anything like this before, and the idea of being photographed half-naked was daunting. But as she stepped into the luxurious studio and met the professional and friendly staff, she began to feel more at ease.

The boudoir shoot began

The shoot began, and Caroline was surprised at how comfortable she felt. The photographer, boudoir photography expert Alexandra VInce, was skilled at putting her at ease and directing her into poses that made her feel confident and beautiful. Caroline was amazed at how the images looked on the camera screen – she had never seen herself in such a sensual and artistic way before.

The shoot continued, and Caroline began to feel more and more empowered. She realized that boudoir photography was not just about looking sexy; it was about embracing her femininity and celebrating her body. She had always been self-conscious about her curves, but in that moment, she felt proud of them.

As the shoot came to an end, Caroline was sad to leave. She had been transformed by the experience – she felt like a new woman. The images that Alexandra had captured were stunning, and Caroline couldn't wait to see them in print.

Choosing boudoir pictures

A few days later, Caroline returned to FYEO Portraits to view her images. As she sat in the cozy viewing room, she was struck by how beautiful she looked. Alexandra had captured her in a way that she had never seen herself before – strong, confident, and sexy.

As Caroline left the studio with her images in hand, she felt like a new person. The experience had been life-changing, and she knew that she would never forget it. She had learned to embrace her body, to celebrate her femininity, and to love herself in a way that she never had before.

Over the weeks that followed, Caroline found herself looking at her images more and more often. They reminded her of the woman she had become – strong, confident, and sexy. She began to see herself in a new light, and her confidence and self-esteem grew.

The psychological effects on Caroline

Caroline decided to share her images with her close friends. She was nervous about what they would think, but she was also proud of the woman she had become. To her surprise, the response was overwhelmingly positive. Her friends were amazed at how beautiful she looked, and they were inspired by her courage and confidence.

The experience had also inspired Caroline to make some changes in her life. She had always been focused on her career and her children, but now she realised that she needed to make time for herself. She began to take dance classes, started doing yoga, and even booked a solo trip to Europe.

As she approached her 47th birthday, Caroline felt like a new woman. She had embraced her femininity, celebrated her body, and learned to love herself in a way that she never had before. The boudoir photoshoot at FYEO Portraits had been a life-changing experience, and she knew that she would never forget it.

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Caroline's Boudoir Experience at FOR YOUR EYES ONLY

Looking back on the experience, Caroline realised that it was about more than just taking sexy photos. It was about discovering a new side of herself, embracing her femininity, and celebrating her body. It was about learning to love herself in a way that she never had before.

As she looked at the images that Alexandra had captured, Caroline smiled. She was proud of the woman she had become, and she knew that the boudoir photoshoot had played a big part in that transformation. She felt grateful to have had the opportunity to do something so bold and empowering, and she knew that she would never forget it.

In the end, Caroline realised that it wasn't about the photos themselves – it was about the journey that she had taken to get there. The boudoir photoshoot had been a way for her to explore her femininity, celebrate her body, and learn to love herself in a way that she never had before. And for that, she would always be grateful.

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