Because she deserves it.

I get it. She is pretty terrific. And I’d love to see that, too. But…

But this is not something you can impose on her. Because the very act of making the decision for her dis-empowers her. It takes away her agency.

And what we’re trying to do here? Is celebrate her. Lift her up. Empower her.

So much as I want you to get her a Beyond Boudoir shoot, we need to do this the right way.

Because if we force her to do this, it becomes about you, and not about her. It subverts everything you are trying to accomplish by doing this.

So, here’s what we’re going to do. Rather than get her a photoshoot, you’re going to get her a no-obligation consultation with Beyond Boudoir.

The consultations are free. There is no obligation for her to do the shoot. And if she doesn’t do the shoot, it’s not because she isn’t grateful, but because maybe, she isn’t ready. Because a lot of times? Women don’t see themselves the way men do.

Women sometimes see themselves through the lens of every magazine they’ve ever picked up. Every TV show they’ve ever watched. They see themselves through the lens of a society that says “this is what beauty is, and if you aren’t this (young, blonde, busty, athletic), then you aren’t beautiful. It is a standard nobody—not even the actors and the models themselves—can meet.

But you? You know better. You’ve watched her go through things that would break most people. Her strength of character is indomitable. And while she might not put on make-up every day, or maybe keeps her hair in a messy bun, when she smiles, it’s like the first time you saw her, and it makes your heart sing. And yeah, she wears yoga pants everywhere she goes, but, I mean, wow, do her legs look good in yoga pants.

So your job? Your job is to help her. Help her see how beautiful she is. Help her understand how strong she is. Don’t impose. Lift up.

And, if she’s ready, your job is to also be ready to pay for that photoshoot you promised. And if it isn’t? Well, here’s some suggestions for other experiential gifts.

How much is a Beyond Boudoir shoot? Well, that depends. We offer multiple packages, from intimate indoor sessions in studio or in the comfort of your own home to epic outdoor trips to the wild west coast, staying at one of the best lodges in Canada. Needless to say, there’s a slight difference in cost between the two, but prices start at $495 for an intimate indoor shoot. Albums, digital files and wall art are extra.

Contact us to get a printable version of the consultation invitation.

Or, maybe you want to do a shoot with her. I love shooting couples. I love capturing character, motion, emotion, and when you get two people who love each other together? How can you not capture the emotion (and the motion, ooh, yeah.)

Of course, maybe I misunderstood. Maybe you’re here because you want to do your own shoot. That’s okay, too. As a guy, I know that we can struggle as much or more with issues of self-worth and body image as women. You, too, can sign up below to enter into the free draw.