After attending a digital boudoir conference hosted by Conference + Chill I found myself really thinking about my why, why I choose boudoir, why I find myself being pulled towards empowerment, why I do what I do. 

The short answer, because society sucks.

Society tells us that our self worth is directly related to how closely our outward appearance and life choices lines up with what is considered ideal. Which is a load of crap if you ask me. The numbers on the scale or ruler, who you love, or how you choose to live has zero pull on how worthy you are to be and feel loved and accepted. Or at least it shouldn’t. 

I want to be part of the change. 

I want little old me to be part of something bigger, something that tells society to go screw themselves and embrace that our worth isn’t up for discussion. 

Our worth isn’t defined by what box we fit in (or not in). 

It so easy for us to loose our identity, I know I’ve lost mine a time or two, it isn’t fun. It can leave us in a dark place where finding the way out can feel impossible. It was that experience that drew me back to photography, and it was through photography and body positivity that I found my identity again.

My mission is to be part of your journey in embracing your bits and pieces. Each time we embrace part of what makes us unique we fuel or confidence and empowerment. And as that fire burns brighter and hotter we solidify our own voice, we radiate who we are instead of being pulled into the identity society chooses for us.

I want you to know, 

I see you. 

I hear you. 

I want you to feel your worth. 

That is my why, that and because society sucks.