If you’ve ever wanted to see before and after photos of the women I’ve looked after, you‘ll likely have been disappointed when looking on my website or my social media.
The truth is, I don’t do before and after photos, and there are important (to me) reasons why. Of course, many photographers do and have their own reasons. Fair enough!
Why I won’t share before and after photos of you
1. Trust
Firstly, I believe strongly in TRUST.
When you come to me for a boudoir or beauty photoshoot, I fully appreciate that you are putting a huge amount of trust in me.
I realise that it’s probably been a massive step for you to take the leap of faith to not only get in touch with me, but to actually arrive on the day of your shoot.
After all, it’s not every day that you will put yourself in the situation where you might be semi or completely naked in front of a stranger (if you’re having a boudoir shoot that is)!
Your trust in me is so important and so respected.
I will do everything in our power to deserve and retain your trust. I’m committed to taking care of you, body heart and soul throughout your journey with me.
This is why we won’t share before and after photos. I value your trust so highly and would never want to do anything to risk that.
After all, I’ve asked you to arrive with no makeup on! I’m not going to ask you to pose for an awkward before photo!
2. Before and after photos could negatively affect you.
I believe that you already ARE ENOUGH exactly as you are before your photoshoot, during and after!
Choosing me as your beauty or boudoir portrait photographer involves an internal transformation rather than a physical one. I don’t offer you a physical transformation. I simply help you to feel better about yourself and more prepared for the shoot. Who doesn’t love a pamper?
My photos, and the unique portrait photography experience you’ll enjoy with me, will give you a confidence boost to help you see the amazing woman you are!
Related reading: How a boudoir photoshoot can boost your confidence
I believe that before and after photos could negatively affect the woman involved’s self-esteem. As your genuinely caring and supportive cheerleader, it’s something I’ll never do!
Sharing photos that suggest a woman has undergone a physical transformation during a photoshoot would go completely against my ethics.
Yes, while makeup, clothing, flattering lighting and careful posing can help to make anyone look sensational, I’m passionate about simply enhancing your amazing self.
If I shared a photo of you taken before your photoshoot alongside a photo of you during your shoot, it could make you feel that your everyday look is not good enough.
Photography before and afters – not at Johanna Elizabeth!
For these reasons, you’ll never have to worry about feeling awkwardly exposed to the world when you choose me as your photographer.
The only pictures we will ever share of you are the ones that you have actively given me your signed consent to share.
Yes, I hugely appreciate the opportunity to share your photos on my website and social media. It helps me to promote what I do and reassure more women to take that exciting step for themselves.
I also realise though, that not every woman who books me wants their photos shared. Whether it’s because they’re intended as a surprise for someone else, or whether they just want to keep their pictures for their eyes only, that’s completely fine. I fully respect that.
Discretion is absolutely key in this business.
Do you like before and after photos?
Now you know what I think, how do you feel about before and after photos?
Love Johanna
~x~
