I was honoured to be featured in The Telegraph as a boudoir photographer, in a recent article exploring how boudoir photography is being redefined, particularly for women navigating midlife, change and shifting relationships with their bodies.
The piece looks at a growing cultural movement: sensual photography moving away from performance and expectation, and towards something more grounded, self-possession, authorship and confidence.
A boudoir photographer featured in The Telegraph
A Quieter Reason Women Choose Boudoir
In the article, I speak about the many reasons women come to my studio. Rarely is it about seduction alone. These moments often sit at the edges of change:
→ before surgery or after illness
→ during pregnancy or ahead of a body change
→ around milestone birthdays
→ as bodies begin to shift with age.
Boudoir becomes a way to pause, reflect and acknowledge the body as it is, not as it “should” be.
From Old Power Structures To Authorship
One of my ideas highlighted in the article is a shift away from the traditional framing of boudoir.
“The old idea of boudoir was very glamorous and sexy photographs, but now… it’s more about reclaiming authorship.”
Authorship means choice.
It means collaboration.
It means images shaped by the person being photographed, not imposed upon them.
For me, that philosophy underpins my approach to London boudoir photography, where the focus is always on consent, comfort and creating images that feel truthful rather than performative.
Ageing bodies in the public eye
Several women featured in the article spoke candidly about how ageing can lead to a sense of invisibility — a feeling that their bodies are no longer represented or celebrated.
What struck me was how consistently boudoir offered a counter-experience:
→ being seen with care
→ being guided rather than scrutinised
→ being reflected back to themselves with dignity
This isn’t about chasing youth. It’s about recognising presence, strength and individuality at every stage of life.
The Emotional Impact of Being Seen
One of the most meaningful parts of my work, and something the article reflects, is the emotional depth of these sessions.
There are often moments of surprise. Sometimes tears. Often a quiet pause when someone realises they’re looking at themselves differently.
One client described her images as a “daily anchor”, something she returns to when confidence wavers. Those moments matter far more than any aesthetic trend.
Grateful to be part of the Conversation
I’m deeply grateful to The Telegraph for approaching this topic with nuance and respect. Being featured in the Telegraph as a boudoir photographer allowed space for women’s voices, experiences and bodies to be represented with care.
If this article resonated with you, if you’re navigating change, curiosity or a desire to see yourself with fresh eyes, you’re not alone.
Boudoir doesn’t have to be about becoming someone else. It can be about meeting yourself where you are.