by Love to the Moon Photography | Boudoir Photographer in Hillsboro, Missouri
Let’s be honest—when you’re busy balancing everything in life, self-care often takes a backseat. For many women, it’s not just on the back burner… it’s buried in the deep freezer in the basement. And like anything left in there too long, it starts to lose its spark.
But here’s the thing: self-care is essential—and it can (and should) look different for every woman. Whether you’re in St. Louis, Hillsboro, or Southern Illinois, it’s time to stop putting yourself last and start doing things that truly fill your cup.
I totally get the guilt that creeps in when it comes to spending money on yourself—especially if you’re anything like me and can lose all sense of restraint in Target or TJ Maxx. Been there, cart full of things I definitely didn’t need but wanted. And while there’s nothing wrong with a little retail therapy, the truth is that intentional self-care is so much more powerful.
Self-care for me? It might be taking a lazy Sunday to binge Netflix or getting a monthly massage to ease my back pain. It’s not always glamorous—but it’s necessary. It’s about making small decisions that help me feel good in my skin and stay grounded in who I am.
And that brings me to one of the most transformative acts of self-care I’ve ever experienced and offered to others: a boudoir session.
Why a Boudoir Session is Self-Care That Lasts
A boudoir experience is about so much more than taking beautiful photos. It’s about seeing yourself through a new lens—literally. It’s about quieting the inner critic, shifting your mindset, and rediscovering the parts of yourself that may have been overlooked for too long.
For many women who walk into my Hillsboro boudoir studio, they’ve never done anything like this before. They’re nervous. They’ve been told for years what they should look like, what they should wear, how they should show up. But boudoir turns that on its head.
It’s bold. It’s freeing. It’s empowering.
Boudoir is about reclaiming your confidence.
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, honoring your body, or simply needing a reminder that you are enough exactly as you are—this is for you.
You Deserve to Feel Good
You should never feel guilty for doing something that lights you up. Whether it’s a session that helps you reconnect with your beauty, or a quiet moment of stillness with yourself, those acts matter.
If you’re ready to experience self-care in a new way, if you’re craving a moment that’s all about you—a boudoir session might be exactly what your soul needs.
Let this be your permission slip:
To feel.
To heal.
To celebrate the woman you are right now—not someday.
“I was busy taking deeper breaths.
I was busy silencing irrational thoughts.
I was busy calming a racing heart.
I was busy telling myself I am okay.Sometimes, this is my busy—
and I will not apologize for it.”
— Brittin Oakman
Ready to Book Your Boudoir Session?
Love to the Moon Photography is a luxury boudoir studio located in Hillsboro, Missouri—serving women across St. Louis, Jefferson County, and Southern Illinois. Your experience is completely customized, empowering, and unforgettable. Book online at http://www.tinyurl.com/missouriphotos
