Postpartum Boudoir
Alright, I promised to share after 25 images so here we go! 11 months postpartum…
Eleven months ago, I became a mother. My body underwent a transformation that was beyond anything I had ever experienced before. The changes were both beautiful and challenging, and while the joy of welcoming my first baby into the world was unparalleled, the journey of coming to terms with my postpartum body has been a slow and sometimes painful process.
After giving birth, I found myself struggling with how I viewed my body. The stretch marks, the softness where there once was significantly less softness, the loose skin – all of it felt so different to me. I had heard so much about the “bounce back” culture, about how some women seem to immediately reclaim their pre-baby bodies. But deep down, I knew that I wasn’t just trying to bounce back—I was trying to find my new self.
This journey hasn’t been about erasing the changes that came with motherhood, but rather learning to love and appreciate the new version of me. To acknowledge that I am a mother, a warrior, and someone who deserves to feel confident and beautiful, no matter what my body looks like.
The experience was transformative.
One of the most impactful elements of the these selfies was the sheer black draping I chose to wear. It was delicate and beautiful, yet it gave me the comfort and confidence I needed. It allowed me to cover the parts of my body that I felt the most self-conscious about, like my tummy and breasts, but it also beautifully highlighted the parts of me that I still felt proud of—the curve of my back, the softness of my shoulders, the strength in my legs.
The draping was an intentional choice to express the journey I’m on—not one of hiding, but of gently revealing. I was learning how to show up for myself, not by covering up every part of me, but by allowing space for both the vulnerability and the beauty that coexist in my postpartum body.
Through this shoot, I wasn’t trying to conform to any standard of beauty; I was embracing my own. For the first time in a long time, I saw myself as beautiful, not despite my postpartum body, but because of it. Every mark, every curve, every change was a testament to the life I brought into this world. The softness, the strength, and the power I felt in that moment were all part of the woman I am now becoming.
Learning to love my postpartum body has been a journey—one filled with ups and downs, moments of doubt, and moments of profound self-acceptance. This boudoir session didn’t magically fix everything, but it reminded me of how far I’ve come. It helped me realize that I don’t need to change to fit into someone else’s idea of beauty. I’m learning to love myself exactly as I am, with all of my imperfections, strength, and resilience.
To any mother out there struggling to accept the changes to your body, know this: You are not alone. The journey is hard, but it’s also one of the most empowering things you can do. I’m here to tell you that you are worthy of feeling beautiful, powerful, and confident, just as you are. Your body is a reflection of everything you’ve been through, and that’s something to celebrate, not hide.
If you’re feeling ready to step into your own power and learn to embrace your postpartum body, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s make art, not out of who we used to be, but who we’ve become.