thinking about doing a B session

molliedb · November 2011

i'm thinking about doing a boudior session for dh for V-day. those that have done it- would you do it again? did your h like the end result?

i like the idea of doing it but i'm afraid the pics would just be closed away in a drawer 99.9% of the time and its a big investment for something that wont get seen. right?

talk to me!

Taytee · November 2011

I've been considering it too. I really hurt DH's feelings a few years ago when I said I wouldn't do them "just in case"... you know... as in just in case we got divorced etc. I figure after he got a Vasectomy we're in this for the long haul so maybe I could make an exception?

I'm curious to hear if anyones DH didn't like them or huge negatives besides the obvious privacy and longevity issue (like your kids finding them one day)

I also don't drink anymore so I'm concerned about my ability to feel relaxed without it being enhanced by a glass or two of wine!!!

michelleaxo · November 2011

Dooo it! You are totally hawt and your DH will love them!

JayandJack · November 2011

I did them. My wedding photographer took them and even though he never normally did them they turned out great. I would do it again and am considering doing them once I lose another 10lbs or so. I did mine pretty early in the morning because of the lighting and didn't feel stressed or uncomfortable at all. I was cold but that was about it Embarrassed . I made a book of the pictures at MyPublisher and while it's tucked away in a drawer 99% of the time I'm very proud of them. They aren't anything like that I would be embarased about though...no open breast or legs wide open so if they are found then it's not so bad.

Find a photographer that you are comfortable with first and everything else will fall into place.

AustinAggie01 · November 2011

I did it a couple of years ago and I'm so glad I did. It's not really something I or DH ever thought I would do, so it totally surprised him. I made a book out of the top 10-12 pics and he loves it. Plus, it was an ego booster for me. I felt pretty good about my body at that time (which is saying a lot because I've never liked my bod), even after birthing and nursing two kids. I purposely nursed DD one month longer than planned to keep my nursing boobies and skinnier, calorie burning body until my session.

Yes, it cost some money and rarely gets seen, but I still think it was worth it. If we are able to have another baby, I'd actually like to do another session as motivation to get my body back again. I may be close to 40 by then, so proving to myself that I can still be hawt (to myself and DH) will lift my spirits about getting older, I think.

Do it!

AustinAggie01 · November 2011

Rosie nailed it. "Empowering" is the perfect way to describe it.

ec3under4 · November 2011

I did it after my first was born and I love them! It was vert empowering and also makes you step outside of your box and see yourself as a sexual being and that was always difficult for me after I became a mom, kwim? And, yes, mine are in an album tucked away in a drawer but my Dh still loves them. I think once I start working out again, I am going to get some more done because I feel like after three kids, I am a very different, more confident and empowered women and I think that would translate in the pictures. Get some sexy outfits and go for it!

sozay23 · November 2011

I've thought about doing once I get past post-baby body! My wedding photog does them and posts teasers on Facebook (with client permission) and they always look amazing. She's super fun and laid back so I would feel comfortable with her.

mrs.wildman · November 2011

I'm planning on doing some when I'm done with the baby making/having as a "Thank You for getting neutered" gift for DH. They're one of my favorite things to shoot. I love making ladies feel beautiful and STRONG and powerful.

molliedb · November 2011

i have the photog picked out if i did it. i'm insanely picky which of course means the one i like is more than i really have to spend... we'll see!

thanks for the insight!!

SarahPLiz · November 2011

I did them last October, didn't order the album until May, and didn't get it until a couple weeks ago. It got lost in the mail. I paid for a CD and DH says it is useless because the images are low res and small and you have to download a certain software, but you can't zoom. He likes the album though.

I have horrible body image issues, but it was fun. Seeing the proofs was not. I let DH pick which ones he wanted and the photog photo shopped the crap out of them. All in all it cost almost $700 for the session, the album and the CD and I hate them. I used www . my pin - up.com.

If you are fairly comfortable with yourself, though, I say go for it. It can be empowering. For me, I thought I looked pretty good but I was really wrong and its hard to hide without clothes on.

BoxerMomma · November 2011

i did it and love my photos. i felt more beautiful and sexy than i did on my wedding day. i never actually did anything with the photos, but plan to someday when i have extra money and can actually make something nice to display them.

when i wasnt sure about doing it, my mother was the one who convinced me to do it. she said she wishes she had documented her young body and would love to have something like that to look back at years later. as far as your daughters finding them some day, i'm totally ok with that. i want my kids to have healthy ideas about sex and think that the photos support that.

MrsAJL · November 2011

I say go for it, mollie!

MrsNole · November 2011

MrsRosie:
I would absolutely do it again. I don't care that they live in a drawer. It was very empowering and I loved every minute of it.

Totally agree!

AustinBride06 · November 2011

I'm thinking about it too and I have no doubt that the photog in mind would do an amazing job...just not sure about the cost since I know DH would be more than fine with an iPhone self-portrait. So these would be more for me than him and yeah...not sure if I can justify the investment.

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