Defeating the Excuse Monster

If you’ve ever given thought to booking a boudoir photoshoot but you’ve managed to talk yourself out of it, you’ve probably fallen victim to one of the common lies of the Excuse Monster. The Monster lives inside all of us, trying to keep us from finding the best version of ourselves. Let’s take a few minutes and debunk some of the Monster’s tricks.

“I don’t have enough time!”

That’s fair! Our lives are busier than ever. It can be difficult to justify spending a big portion of the day getting dressed up and taking pictures, especially if you feel like you’re constantly pulled in every direction. However, it’s an investment of just a few hours and you’ll have a photo set to cherish for a lifetime.

“I’m worried about how I look”

That’s why we’re in business, girl! It’s frustrating and sad that society has become so good at blinding us when it comes to our own beauty. No matter what your circumstances are, we promise that we’ll capture your best side… and help you see it too.

Tacoma WA Boudoir Photography By Ayla Quellhorst

“Lingerie isn’t really my thing…”

While boudoir has come to be associated with lingerie, we’re just as happy to work with you in other outfits. Some of our past clients have posed for amazing photos in dresses, fitted t-shirts, sweaters, sports bras, or even nude.

“I don’t want the pictures online”

While we can’t get enough of showing off some of the women we’ve worked with in the past, it’s only those that have specifically agreed to having their image posted and signed a model release. We take privacy very seriously, especially in today’s age. Any pictures we take will be just for you and we promise not to share them anywhere.

“I hate doing makeup and getting dressed up, and I don’t know how to pose. I’m going to look so awkward”

The photography is (of course) a major part of the photo session, but we’re going to spend a big part of it on hair and makeup. We work with absolute experts and we promise to have you looking and feeling gorgeous before the first shutter clicks. And don’t worry about posing, either! Ayla has owned her studio for over seven years and she’s an expert at coaxing captivating poses out of “awkward” women. We won’t tell you to “say cheese” or smile or even “look sexy”. We’re happy to teach you to present your best self just by breathing slowly in the right way.

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