How a photoshoot can cure your depression | Boudoir and Beyond | Seattle, WA

How a photoshoot can cure your depression | Boudoir and Beyond | Seattle, WA

Okay, so first, let me say this title has no science behind it. But, let’s get into it…. 

As some of you might already know I am also a licensed mental health therapist. I am NOT a psychologist, but I have worked with depression, anxiety and many other mental health conditions over my nearly 10 years in the mental health field.  Not being a psychologist just means I don’t have the research background. But I do have the credentials around diagnosing and supporting people with mental health barriers. Additionally, I am not sure there even is research on this topic so the following commentary is PURELY my experience and why I see that photoshoots can help improve depression symptoms, increase self esteem and support overall “badassery”. 

So here are my reasons why a photoshoot with me can support all your mental health needs. 

1. I customize all my sessions to ensure they are created just for you, and to make you feel 100% comfortable. Boudoir sessions in specific allow you to sit with me for a while, and truly enjoy the space we are in, and to talk about insecurities, fears and anxieties before you take your clothes off. (I do this for other sessions to by the way). The beautiful downtown seattle studios or outdoor locations around washington and arizona create an incredibly safe, and welcoming environment to have your photo taken in.

2. Seeing yourself all pretty, in gorgeous lighting, through my camera can be pretty damn empowering. The empowerment of being seen this way can boost confidence and show you that you are a gorgeous human being. I also will say I have been called a really great “hype” girl.

3. It’s okay to hold onto moments. Photoshoots being one of them. Holding onto these special beautiful photos can be an easy thing to look back on and smile when you need a reason to smile. Its a moment to look back at on yourself and say “yes, I am beautiful, I am strong, I am a bad ass”

So as a therapist, I am prescribing a photoshoot for you. Either a boudoir shoot, a portrait session or even a couples session to bring back that fire in your life. Something that supports you, and reminds you every day that you are an incredible person and your life is worth every moment. 

*Not actually prescribing this to you* 

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