Samantha Davies

“I’ll do it when I feel more confident.” That’s probably the most common thing I hear from women thinking about booking a boudoir shoot in East Sussex. And I get it. Because most people assume confidence comes first. But in reality? It usually comes after. WHAT WOMEN SAY BEFORE THEY BOOK Before their shoot, most women tell me: “I hate photos of myself” “I don’t like my body” “I wouldn’t know what to do” “I feel too self-conscious” They think they’re the exception. They’re not. WHAT HAPPENS...

If the idea of posing for photos makes you feel awkward, stiff, or like you’d have no idea what to do with your body — you’re not alone. In fact, it’s one of the first things women say when they enquire about boudoir photography in East Sussex. “I wouldn’t know how to pose.” “I’d feel ridiculous.” “I’m not photogenic.” I have great news! You don’t need to know how to pose. You just need someone who knows how to guide you. Why Posing Feels So Awkward Most people only see posed photos in two...

Let’s be honest. Most women don’t wake up feeling powerful in their bodies. They wake up thinking about what needs fixing. Too soft. Too big. Too old. Too different. Too much. Not enough. You know what? You weren’t born thinking that. Somewhere between school changing rooms, glossy magazine covers, comments about “baby weight”, and scrolling social media at 11pm — you learned to criticise yourself. You learned that your body was something to improve.To shrink.To hide. But what if...