What type of women take boudoir portraits? All are sensual women. In the last few months I have photographed nudes of extraordinary, real women. Real women who may have imperfect body images or have journeyed through life with a few battle wounds (physically and emotionally) such as breast cancer, cosmetic surgical scars as a result of losing 150 pounds, lives lived with feeding tubes, divorce, mental abuse, bombarded by negative stereotypes about body image, etc. However these women still stand victoriously, liberated, and empowered to show themselves and others the strength and beauty of their souls as it shines through their eyes. I hope all women will feel this passionate about themselves for it radiates confidence and leads to empowerment, acceptance, peace and happiness.
Recently a client sent me a testimonial in hopes that her thoughts and circumstances would be one that other women could relate to and most of all give them strength, “I grew up feeling gangly, unattractive, clumsy, out of place-you name it. I got married in my early 20’s. Pregnancy changed my body in many ways not anticipated. Worst of all, my marriage changed (for the worse). I looked at myself in the mirror one day and recognized something I hadn’t seen in a while-a real smile. I knew right then that I wanted a picture of that smile. I knew that I wanted a female photographer, one that knew women intimately: their bodies, their insecurities, and their beauty. I went to Maureen’s website, and was blown away by how beautiful every single woman was. What made all of the women beautiful was the expression on their faces – every one of them felt beautiful during the photo shoot. I called and made an appointment that same day before I could lose my nerve! Maureen and her makeup artist made me feel like I was the most important, most beautiful, most sought-after woman in the world. The whole experience was amazing and empowering from start to finish. I can’t wait to show my pictures to all of my friends and family. But most importantly, I can’t wait to keep feeling this great feeling! It’s beautiful to be a woman.”
Intimate Portraits the Art of Maureen Benoit are a tangible reminder of things that are. Feel Beautiful-Feel Empowered.
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