Posts tagged Nude
An Apology Letter to my Body | Kansas City Boudoir and Body Positivity Photographer
An Apology Letter to my Body | Kansas City Boudoir and Body Positivity Photographer

When I first took these self portraits. I hated them. In fact, I didn’t even look at them again for another week. Seeing them now, in a different headspace, it makes me a little sad to think about. How unfair and unkind I was to myself that day. The pictures are the exact same. I didn’t retake them. Someone didn’t sneak in and photoshop away my insecurities. I was feeling frustrated [read hormones] with my body that day. I felt sluggish and bloated and just not like myself. I ached all over and PMS was hitting my emotions hard. Now I see art, strength, and love. So I wrote an apology letter to my body from my soul and we became best friends as a result.

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Self PortraitTara SmithNude, Bodyscape, self portraitComment
Turning Off a Negative Inner Critic - May Self Portrait Session | KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER
Turning Off a Negative Inner Critic - May Self Portrait Session | KANSAS CITY BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER

I turn off my inner critic by acknowledging it and actively fighting against it. REGULARLY. I’m not perfect and I don’t love every part of myself - and THAT’S OK! When I feel down about one area, I acknowledge the feeling, and then don’t give it another ounce of my mental energy - usually by diversion or distraction. I may not love my boobs, but I do love my eyes, my smile, and my creative mind. So I think about that instead. Seems so simple really. And honestly, over the last 5ish years, it has gotten much easier than it started out. Practice makes perfect right?

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Self PortraitTara SmithSelf Portrait, Client Closet, Nude, Implied NudeComment
Gold Foil Boudoir Session - March Self Portraits | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
Gold Foil Boudoir Session - March Self Portraits | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

I was so excited to try out this gold foil concept for March’s self portrait session. I’ve had this saved in my inspiration folder for ohhhh several years now but just hadn’t tackled it yet. March was the perfect opportunity to give it a go for a nod to St. Patrick’s day without being too obvious about it. I love the combination of green and gold!

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Self PortraitTara SmithSelf Portrait, Nude, Topless, Implied Nude, Set Add OnComment
Can you move your...ummm...thread?! | Periods and Boudoir Photoshoots
Can you move your...ummm...thread?! | Periods and Boudoir Photoshoots

So what should you do if you start your period before your boudoir session?!

I encourage all clients to take their monthly friend into consideration when booking a session date to avoid issues down the road. However, if you are anything like me - while my periods are light - the timing is unpredictable. She kind of does her own thing and shows up when she feels like it - kind of like that friend or relative that pops in unannounced and usually at the worse possible time.

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InformationalTara SmithNude, Calm and Chaos Workshop, FAQ, Bondage GearComment
Nude or Nah | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
Nude or Nah | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

It is nerve wracking to strip naked in front of someone else, let alone knowing there will be photos taken. I totally get it. But that is precisely why you should do it. Something powerful happens when you let your guard down and are vulnerable in a safe space with someone you can trust. Someone that is not going to make you feel less than. But instead is going to hype you the fuck up and make you feel seen and empowered. A person that is going to stand next to you in your most vulnerable, insecure state and instead of criticizing says “YOU’RE A BAD BITCH!” Let me be that person for you.

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Self PortraitTara SmithSelf Portrait, Destination Session, Colorado, Vintage Vixen, Nude, Implied Nude, ToplessComment
A Year of Self Love | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
A Year of Self Love | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

I have been hoarding the remnants of this silver party backdrop since my Boudiebassador Kick Off Party towards the beginning of the year to use in a set. Honestly, I hope to shoot with it some more this year. I am IN. TO. IT. That party really inspired this entire set to kick off the year. I hope you are into sparkles because I piled that shit on - down to the 3 different highlighters I used on my face! I wanted to set the general tone for the year right off the bat.

BOLD

OVER THE TOP

AND A LITTLE BIT WEIRD

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Self PortraitTara SmithSelf Portrait, Clawfoot Tub, Client Closet, Neon Lights, Implied Nude, Nude, ToplessComment
Bells Will Be Ringing | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
Bells Will Be Ringing | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

THIS DESIRABLE BRIDE IS LIVING HER BEST NEWLYWED LIFE WITH NEW HUBBY IN TOW. HER BOUDOIR SESSION WAS A GIFT TO HER NEW AND FOREVER HUSBAND. AN INTIMATE GIFT THEY BOTH WILL CHERISH AS THEY START THE NEWEST CHAPTER OF THEIR LIVES TOGETHER!

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Client SessionsTara SmithBridal, Shower, Living Room, Luxury Client Closet, Bedroom Set, Luxury Wings, prepay bonus, White Sheets, Set Add On, Intimate Outdoor, Laundry Line, Client Closet, Nude, Implied NudeComment
KU Fan in an MU household | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer
KU Fan in an MU household | Kansas City Boudoir Photographer

I have to admit. When Heather mentioned she wanted to rep her team in her Daredevil Experience I was a little conflicted. You see - Heather is a KU fan…..and this is an MU household. Could I set my team bias aside and honor her wishes?!…..

Of course I could!!! This is a judgment free zone and we don’t yuck someone else’s yum around here! ;)

All joking aside - Heather freaking killed her session! She had killer outfit choices and legs fo dayyyyys.

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Client SessionsTara SmithLiving Room, Clawfoot Tub, Bedroom Set, White Sheets, Nude, Implied NudeComment