08/18/2024
Is this thing on.... 🎤
I was asked the other day why I choose to focus on Bo***ir when there are SO many other genres of photography out there. I actually get asked this a lot by clients who come in the studio... usually during hair and makeup. There are lots of little reasons for not liking other genres of photography (I don't like to sweat without purpose and don't like being peed and pooped on (so many props going out to you newborn togs)), and I just don't like big groups of people enough anymore to photograph weddings (and there is a sea of PHENOMENAL wedding togs out there that I will happily recommend. I mean, I have my reasons for each other genre but lets get to the WHY I chose bo***ir.
I shoot bo***ir because it’s a powerful reclamation—both for myself and for the incredible people I get to work with. As someone who has survived sexual assault and domestic violence, I know what it feels like to have your body, autonomy, and sense of self ripped away. Bo***ir is about flipping that script, creating a space where vulnerability meets empowerment, where scars—both seen and unseen—are honored. Every click of the camera is a step towards reclaiming the narrative that was stolen from us. This isn’t just photography; it’s a celebration of resilience, a big middle finger to the past, and a reminder that we are so much more than what happened to us 💪.
Bo***ir photography isn’t just about capturing a sexy photo—it’s a damn revolution 🔥. It’s about reclaiming power, embracing vulnerability, and flipping the bird to a society that tries to tell us how to feel about our bodies.
For me, bo***ir is a radical act of self-love and defiance, and that’s exactly why I shoot it. We live in a world where bu****it standards are constantly shoved down our throats—whether it’s the media pushing impossible ideals or that nagging voice in our heads telling us we’re not enough. And I say, f**k that (don't get me wrong, I still look in the mirror sometimes and am like, ugh. I'm still human, but I try). BUT, when someone steps in front of my camera, it’s not about conforming to some unattainable image—it’s about celebrating who they are, right here, right now 🖤
I’m obsessed with the way people light up when they see themselves in a new light—one that’s raw, real, and dripping with confidence 🙌🏼 There’s something insanely powerful about watching someone shed their insecurities and step into their true selves. I’m not just capturing photos; I’m capturing a moment where someone decides, “I am enough.” And that, my friends, is pure f**king magic ✨.
Bo***ir isn’t just for the supermodel or the fitness guru—it’s for every damn body. It’s for those who’ve been through hell and back and still rise like the badass warriors they are. It’s for the ones who’ve learned to love their stretch marks, scars, curves, and edges. It’s for anyone who wants to reconnect with their body, on their own terms.
When I shoot bo***ir, I’m not just clicking a shutter—I’m creating a safe space for people to explore their sensuality, to be unapologetically themselves, and to tell their own story. Whether it’s a celebration of a milestone, a gift to a partner, or simply a “f**k yeah” moment of self-appreciation, bo***ir is about honoring the journey we’re all on.
So why do I shoot bo***ir? Because it’s more than just photography—it’s pure empowerment (Courtney and I were talking the other day about how this word is overused in the bo***ir world. But honestly I can't think of a better word right now). It’s a way to push back against the narrative that we’re not good enough and to say, with every click of the shutter, that we absolutely are. It’s about connection, confidence, and the radical act of loving ourselves, exactly as we are. And that’s something I’ll always stand behind. 💃🏽💞
One of the images from a session I had with 📸 : Marco Ibanez
