11 Ways for Women over 40 To Feel Beautiful

Embrace aging: Instead of fighting against the natural aging process, embrace it and find confidence in the life experience and wisdom that comes with it.

1. Take care of your physical health: Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep can improve your physical appearance and boost your confidence.

2. Dress for your body type: Find clothes that flatter your figure and make you feel good about yourself. Don't be afraid to experiment with different styles and colors.

3. Practice self-care: Take time for yourself each day to do things that make you feel good. This can include reading, meditating, or taking a relaxing bath.

4. Find a hobby: Having a hobby or activity that you enjoy can give you a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

5. Surround yourself with positive people: Spend time with people who uplift and support you, and limit your time with those who bring you down.

6. Build a strong support system: Having a strong network of friends and family can provide you with the support you need to feel confident and beautiful.

7. Learn to love your wrinkles: Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, and they can add character and depth to your face. Learn to appreciate them as a sign of a life well-lived.

8. Take care of your skin: Regularly cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting your skin can help keep it looking youthful and radiant.

9. Stand up for yourself: Speak up when you feel disrespected or taken advantage of. Being assertive can help you feel more confident and in control.

10. Be kind to yourself: Treat yourself with the same kindness and compassion you would offer to a friend. Remember that everyone has flaws, and try not to be too hard on yourself.

11. Last but not least, have a boudoir session with Boudoir Betty. Although this should be first on the list because when you feel good about yourself, you are more confident, and willing to accept nothing less than what you deserve!

In conclusion, feeling confident and beautiful as a woman over 40 is not just about looking good but also taking care of yourself physically, emotionally and mentally. It's important to embrace aging, practice self-care, surround yourself with positive people, take care of your skin, stand up for yourself, and be kind to yourself. Remember that confidence and beauty come from within, and the most important thing is to feel good about yourself.

How To Choose Your Boudoir Photographer

While boudoir has been around for years, it seems to have really exploded over the last few years. With so many photographers to choose from, clients can be overwhelmed with how to select one.

There are several things to look for that will help make the search easier.

First is style. Take a look at the photographer’s body of work. See what I did there? 😉 Would you describe the style as dark with a lot of shadows, lots of black and white shots, or light, airy, and feminine? I do a bit of light and airy as well as dark myself.

Take note of the amount of retouching as well. Some photographers don’t Photoshop at all, while others take a heavier-handed approach. My editing style is to stay true to you, but remove a client’s “perceived flaws”. We discuss the level of retouching you desire when you view your photos.

Second is experience. Your photographer should really specialize in the genre and not just offer it in addition to weddings, or lifestyle portraits. There’s a different approach with boudoir photography and the photos require a certain eye for detail. Also, note if there are a range of body types represented. I’ve been photographing ladies since 2009 so I’ve photographed nearly every body type there is.

What types of products does your photographer offer? You should be doing something with your images besides letting them sit on your hard drive. First of all, you’ll appreciate them more if you display them, and secondly, they can be subject to file corruption or outright lost on a hard drive. Your photographer should offer heirloom quality products printed at a professional lab. After all, you probably don’t want a teenage boy at your local drugstore printing your intimate photos.

How is their customer service? Do they respond within one business day, or text you back right away? I usually respond to most inquiries within 24 hours or less, and try to respond ASAP if I get a text from a booked client. Additionally, I make every effort to inform clients on turnaround time on their products.

Make sure you’ve at least done a phone consult with your photographer. You should make sure they are easy to talk to. After all, you’re going to be getting naked, or nearly naked in front of this person. You want to make sure that he /she understands your vision, if you have one, and feel confident this photographer can capture it for you. These are things that you won’t know if you converse solely through text or an email.

Lastly, is price. It’s not the least important but should be last in priority of consideration because the investment with boudoir is almost a case of “You-get-what-you-pay-for.” For many women, a boudoir session may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s not something that should be scrimped on. There’s a lot of work and preparation that goes into a boudoir session, along with post-production. I offer clients a range of payment plans to make it more affordable.

I’d love to chat with you over the phone for a few minutes if you think, we’d be a good fit.

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Diamond's are a Girl's Best Friend!

I am always challenging myself to come up with new themes and this time it was all about the decadence of bathing in diamonds. Diamonds AND glitter would have been the ultimate show but we all know that glitter never goes away and I simply couldn’t fathom the cleanup of glitter.

These photos just go to show that diamonds really are a girl’s best friend and that we all deserve to shine. Leave a little sparkle where ever you go and don’t ever let anyone dull your shine!

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Wax Elegant

I usually try to try to create at least one personal project a year for submission to art exhibits and galleries. This time, I wanted to create something with a 3-D effect.

I had flirted with the idea of encaustic wax for a while. Encaustic wax is not your everyday candle wax. In art, it’s mixed with tree sap to make it harder and more durable. It makes logical sense. After all, no one wants to hang a wax-coated portrait in a room with constant sunlight and have it be a sticky mess. Using encaustic wax prevents this.

Once I came up with my concept, I had to determine how I was going to make this work. Massage oil candles actually don’t harden fast enough, and regular candle wax is far too hot for human skin. Enter bondage candles: hotter than massage candles and cooler than regular candles.

Once I created the photographs, I had to come up with a way to make the wax jump out and look like real wax. I won’t give away all my secrets here but it’s not all encaustic wax here.

Originally, I used a professional model for this project but I’ve had such a positive response from fans and clients and have been asked to add this to my product offering. Initially, I was hesitant to do so, because of the risk of skin burns. I have decided to include these for clients with a signed damage liability waiver. If you’re interested in creating art like this for yourself, or your home, drop me a line and we’ll set something up.

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Wubba Lubba Dub Dub

We got schwitty with it in the studio when this client brought her entire Rick and Morty plush collection. So, I told her to “Hit the Sack Jack!” and get “Wriggity Wriggity Wrecked”! This series took me to another dimension for sure!

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