Atomic Amy } Pink Blush Boudoir YEG
More shots from our Atomic Amy project!
More shots from our Atomic Amy project! Amy is a very talented tattoo artist in the Edmonton area, check out this AMAZING back piece she did.
Post Baby Boudoir } Pink Blush Boudoir Edmonton YEG
Have you had a baby recently and are looking for a little pick me up? Boudoir is the perfect gift to yourself to let yourself be pampered for a day. Being a mother can be a job in itself, so treat yourself to a fun afternoon of hair and makeup and feeling like a supermodel.
Check out some of Miss A's photos below.
Miss K } Pink Blush Boudoir YEG
what a better way to really treat that special woman in your life then to some boudoir photos.
This beautiful lady's husband bought her a boudoir session with us, and what a better way to really treat that special woman in your life then to some boudoir photos. They truly are the perfect pick me up, and as much as it is a gift for him too, it is the best gift for you.
We find woman who try a boudoir shoot have such a good time and they come out of the whole experience feeling way more confidence then when they began.
Check out this stunners photos below.
Pink Blush Boudoir Edmonton - Miss A
Amazing Tattoo work by Atonic Amy of Atomic Zombie.
She's real, she's deep, she's logical and mystical. She believes in kindness and oneness, romance and magic. She's sensitive and distant, a warrior, a love. She believes in road trips to the stars and dancing with the universe. She's treeless and gentle, wondrous and brave. She lives in waterfalls and forests, sunsets and galaxies. She's the artist, the thinker, the poem, and the dream. -Craig Crippen
Some amazing shots of Miss A and her beautiful Atomic Amy Tattoos.
Be True to You } Pink Blush Boudoir Edmonton YEG
Change starts with truth.
I’m not quite sure where to begin, but I feel like I need to get something off my chest.
This is something that I’ve been struggling with over the last few years, that I feel has been greatly impacting my business and my ability to help other women.
I’m always telling my clients to be good to themselves, by taking care of their hearts and their health. So many women feel they are not worthy of love, and are stuck in their shell without speaking their truth due to their own self doubts. Boudoir is an amazing release of that.
In the first five years of my business, I was full of passion and love for my work. I gave my business every ounce of energy that I had, so that I could help it develop and be successful. I definitely accomplished a lot, and looking back and I am really proud of that.
But some other things were not a priority - mainly, myself. I have talked to many entrepreneurs and I know I am not alone in this. We pour our heart and soul into a business, and it’s very easy to stop taking care of our own needs. We start to make choices every day: yoga or work? Time with friends, or work? We consistently choose work, and lose precious balance.
I am of course no exception. In that time, I totally lost touch with myself, and I stopped taking care of my health completely. I stopped going to the gym. I stopped going to yoga. I never saw my friends. I stopped turning to my personal meditative practice and prayer when I needed guidance, something that used to give me so much peace.
This eventually brought me to a place where I felt completely drained and burnt out. I thought I was losing all passion for the work that I do, and even considered quitting at times, because my exhaustion was making me question myself. It’s an easy mistake to make; our passion is a tiny sun within us, and it can burn out. The symptoms of burnout are different for everyone, for me I felt a lot of anxiety and actual physical pain. Headaches and even bouts of depression were inevitable, because my body was trying to tell me something.
The signals got loud enough that I knew something had to change, and I began an intense process of self reflection. I began making different micro choices. My business is my priority now more than ever, but I also know something I didn’t before: I am a necessary tool to my business. And any savvy entrepreneur knows they have to take care of their tools. The happier I am, the better my work is and the happier my clients are. I am in a people business, and when I am feeling amazing, it’s catching.
So, over the last year, I’ve been making some big changes to keep this machine running to it’s top potential.
Here’s what I have been doing:
Getting back into my meditative practice. I am reconnecting with myself in a major way.
Taking better care of my vessel; eating nutritious food, quitting smoking, going to the gym and yoga.
Spending time with my friends. Carving out even an hour a week with someone non work related has allowed me to nurture old friendships and build new ones.
Listening to podcasts and other influencers who provide value and ideas for my continued growth
Most importantly, I had to address some serious past trauma. I did suffer some abuse growing up, and this I think has been the root of all of my self care or lack thereof. I have gone to lots of therapy over the years, but never actually confronted anyone about this - I had no closure. That I would say has been the most painful and difficult part of this process, but also the most rewarding because I feel a huge weight off of my shoulders.
Last but not least, I began very Intentionally walking the difficult path to self acceptance. I have had to face the fact that the way that I was feeling was a direct result of me not loving myself, just as I encourage my clients to do. To me, shooting boudoir isn’t just about taking pretty pictures. There’s much more to it than that. I realize now that I have been given a gift; I see the beauty in others that they don’t see for themselves. I now understand that my lack of self-worth was hurting my ability to help other women. How can I truly show another woman what I see in her if I can’t see my own worthiness?
It is not easy to make these changes, but I’m finally starting to realize how much this was affecting me. My anxiety is subsiding, my body pain is virtually gone. my mind is becoming clearer, and best of all I’m starting to feel that burning passion for my work again. But this time, with better balance.
For the past few years, I felt like I have struggled to connect with my clients in a deeper way. I finally feel that now I’m being truly honest with myself, and with the people around me. I can be open, and more able to help others. To anyone who is reading this who might be suffering from anxiety, depression or pain: if you are still carrying your past traumas, I highly recommend trying to find a way to release them, you can set yourself free.
I still have a long road of healing a head of me, but at least now the wheels are turning forward. I wish to continue on this path of healing, so that I can go on to bring more value to my clients. Often the way that we feel about ourselves is due to the projections of others who also suffer. We make what other people say or how they treat us become our truth. In releasing these fallacies, we have the opportunity to truly shine and see how wonderful we really are.
Hair Flipping Fun } Pink Blush Boudoir Edmonton YEG
There are so many great reasons to do Boudoir. It can totally help rebuild your self image and make you feel like the goddess you are. It can help spice up your love life and believe it or not it's really fun. One of my favourite tricks to get girls to loosen up is to have them do a hair flipping shot. This is a great move to bring out your inner lioness so she can roar. Email us for more information on booing a shoot with us.
Here are some lovely images of Miss A for you to enjoy.
Focus } Pink Blush Boudoir Edmonton YEG
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So often, I have clients express to me that they wish their body was something other then the way that it is. The girl with small boobs wishes they where bigger, The one with the bigger boobs would give anything for a reduction. The girl who is short wishes to be taller, the tall girl would just like to find pants with a fitting inseam. The girl with big hips feels too large and the girls with small hips feels like a boy.
We need to start recognizing this pattern here. Is the desire to be something different really caused by how we look? Or is it where we place our focus that is the problem?
Sometimes the best solution to a problem is asking the right questions. Does being a little "overweight" really make you less of a person? Does it change your talents, your passions, your heat?
By focusing in on the things that really matter, we learn to love ourselves and the visual aspects of who we are become less important. We all want to feel sexy, but sexy isn't a look - it's a feeling. So, feel it.
Body Jewelry } Pink Blush Boudoir Photography Edmonton YEG
Every so often I get the creative itch to do something totally different. As much as I love shooting boudoir, sometimes I just need to change things up a little bit. A few weeks ago, I got inspired to make a new body cage for the studio. I found some random broken jewelry pieces around the studio while cleaning up and got to work! Looking at the bits and pieces, I knew I could make something our clients would love. There's nothing better than a boudoir studio that supplies one of a kind jewelry, now is there? Here are some hot photos of Miss G showing off our new body bling...
Also, I need to give a quick shout out to Tricia Victoria Photography for the new B&W preset I've been using.. It's like hot sauce, I could put it on everything! Thank you Tricia.
Ladies Support Other Women } Pink Blush Boudoir Photography Edmonton YEG
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If find it all too common that women are very quick to judge or put each other down. I understand that not everyone is always going to like everyone else, but since women in this world have it hard enough as it is, I can't justify putting another women down. I might not always agree with another woman's actions or choices, but I try to understand that everyone has their reasons.
I was never a popular girl in school, and often felt threatened by other girls. Usually for things like talking to a boy, or even just for being friends with one. This was something that I struggled with a lot, since I found it hard to be friends with girls, and the guys where easier to hangout with. When I was in grade 11, my then boyfriend cheated on me with a girl from school. I remember everyone expecting me to hate this girl because she made out with my boyfriend, but I knew exactly how being hated on by other women made me feel. I also knew that it was my boy friend who did the wrong doing, not her. I didn't feel the need to make best friends with this girl, but I also saw no use in rubbing her face in her actions. She had her reasons for making out with a guy she knew had a girlfriend; most likely, those reasons came from a place of low self value. Instead of being angry I tried to forgive her, and accept that she had her own struggles.
I wish more women could treat each other this way. Instead of pointing out every fault or trying to bring another woman down so you can feel better. Try to see that the woman you are judging, disrespecting or putting down has a heavy enough load. Maybe with a little compassion, we might all be able to make healthier life choices. Maybe by having each others backs instead of stabbing them, we can join forces and be a powerful example for our children. Considering every human was created by a woman, that could create a pretty powerful change.
Here are some photos of the Lovely Miss D to help brighten the day..