Busting Through Excuses 

(Or Why You Should Feel the Fear and Book the Session Anyway)

Excuses: we all got them. And we’ve definitely heard a lot of them here at Jezebel VonZephyr. We know that booking a boudoir session can feel scary, which is why many people make excuses for why they shouldn’t do a session.

But we also know that it might be one of the best things that you could do for yourself.

So today we’re going to bust some of the excuses that we hear the most–because we want you to do this for YOU. 

“I don’t have enough time, especially for myself.”

We get it. Time is valuable–it seems that we never have enough! But isn’t that exactly why you should take some time just for you? We believe that self-care is critical and that every womxn should take the time to take care of themself. Yes, doing a Jezebel session will take up a few hours or more of your day. But don’t you deserve to give yourself some time and space to breathe? 

If you don’t take the time to care for yourself, you won’t be able to show up for you–let alone work, life, and those you love. Taking time for you is not selfish or frivolous–it’s critical and honestly? It’s a selfless act. You can’t pour from an empty cup, so you need to make sure you’re taking the time to rest, relax, and breathe. 

At a Jezebel session, you’ll get the chance to sit back and let us pamper you. More than that, we’ll hold space for you if/when challenging thoughts and emotions come up. Many clients have said that they’ve felt like they had a heartfelt and supportive therapy session after doing a shoot with us! While we can’t guarantee that you’ll leave your session feeling exactly that way, we can promise that we’ll do whatever we can to make sure that your session is full of self-care, self-love and lots of cheering and support. 

“I don’t like how I look.” / “I want to lose some weight before I do a session.”

This is exactly why Jezebel VonZephyr was created–because we want boudoir to be for every body. We pride ourselves on being a body positive studio that is accessible to all, regardless of size, weight, age, race, or ability. 

That being said, we know that many womxn aren’t 100% happy with how they look. We want to help you feel better about yourself–which is why you should book! We can help you break down some of the mental barriers that can be keeping you from loving yourself more fully. A Jezebel session isn’t just about looking pretty and posing in front of the camera.

We want to help you develop a more accepting relationship with yourself and your body, regardless of where you’re at in your journey of self-love and acceptance.

“I don’t feel sexy, so why should I do a boudoir shoot?”

Isn’t that why you should do a session? You deserve to feel sexy, sensual, at ease, and at home in your skin. A boudoir session can help you get there. You can start to develop a deeper, more meaningful relationship with your body by doing a shoot.

We always say that we want womxn to see themselves through our lens of love and that is exactly why you should consider doing a session.

If you’re struggling with loving yourself or feeling sexy or good in your skin, some time with us could help you on your self-love journey. 

We also want to add: boudoir isn’t just about feeling sexy. Yes, that’s one reason why people do shoots, and it’s a very good one! We live to help womxn feel better in their bodies and get their sexy back. But it isn’t the only reason to do a session with us. Clients come to our studio for a variety of reasons: to celebrate a milestone like a birthday or anniversary; to mark where they’re at in their journey; or even just to play dress-up or get messy.

A Jezebel VonZephyr session can help you feel however you want to feel, whether that’s sexy, sassy, silly, celebratory, fierce, or any other number of things! 

“A boudoir session is an investment and I don’t have the money right now.”

You’re right–a session is an investment. It can also be an investment in yourself, your journey, and your relationship with your body. You deserve to put yourself first and invest in yourself in meaningful ways. 

We also believe in making boudoir accessible to as many womxn as possible, which is why we offer payment plans, both for sessions  and for any products that you’d want to purchase after your experience. We can work with you to make sure that this investment is one that not only feels good, but adds to your life. If you have any questions about how payment plans work, please contact us to start a conversation. 

“I have nothing to wear.”

Nothing to wear? No problem! You don’t need a lot for a session and you don’t even have to buy anything if you don’t want to. You can shop your closet for things you love. Is there a dress that you feel amazing in? Bring that! Do you have a favorite tee? Pack that! Got a cozy cardigan or flannel? Bring it for a cuddly, comfy look!

Our point is that you don’t need to have loads of lingerie in order to do a session. We’ll help you figure out what to wear–you aren’t in this alone. Plus, we must mention that we have a huge Client Closet available to you during your session. In it there’s loads of outfits, panties, pieces and accessories that you can wear. So we literally got you covered, lovely! 

“I feel dorky or weird in front of the camera. My photos will look bad.”

We promise you that your photos will not look bad. We know that everyone has a different comfort level in front of a camera, which is why we do whatever we can to help you relax before you step in front of the lens. We coach clients on how to pose and what to do, so you’ll know exactly how to stand once the shoot begins.

We also give a ton of compliments, love and support throughout your session, because we recognize that having cheerleaders in the studio can make a big difference!

Our goal is to help you feel safe, seen, supported, and celebrated during your session. 

Is your soul calling you to do a session with us? Do you feel giddy when you think about getting dressed up and feeling like your best self in our studio? If so, then you should break through any and all excuses and book your session. If you’re feeling scared or nervous then you should still book a session.

Feel the fear and do it anyway–that’s the Jezebel motto!

We know that booking a boudoir shoot can be really scary; we also know that it might be one of the best decisions you could make for yourself. So breathe, feel the fear, and do it anyway. You won’t be in this alone.