Did you know that 80% of women believe the beauty industry negatively affects their self-esteem? While this statistic is hardly surprising, in 2022, the same market made 430 billion in revenue! What does this mean? Well, it underscores the immense pressure many women experience to conform to unrealistic standards.

While I love a great skincare routine, I do not celebrate a system that creates a vicious cycle that harms our self-esteem and, as a result, shapes our purchasing decisions. Instead, I celebrate reconnecting to the BADASS that lives within us. We are beautifully unique, gorgeous, fierce, sexy, unstoppable, strong, and intelligent women as we are right now. Forget the filters, the trends, and all external pressures, and shift your focus inward.

As we come close to wrapping another year, I am reminded to celebrate life, who I am, what I represent, and what I love. So, let’s celebrate who we are by discovering the power of a photoshoot and how it will reconnect us to our inner badass without the beauty industry's attempt to dim our light. Besides raising your “I-don’t-care-meter” and showing the world how incredible you are, here are the top reasons you would want to book a photoshoot and why you deserve to exist in photographs as you are. After all, photography is evidence we exist in this world. Spoiler alert, it’s a gift that positively impacts every area of your life.

The top 8 reasons you would want to book a photoshoot:

1. Celebrate yourself

Of course, celebrating yourself is at the top. It’s a core theme of this blog and one of the best reasons you would want to book a photoshoot. With different outfit changes, backdrop, and lighting scenarios we can really capture all the different facets of who you are and how you show up in the world. A photoshoot experience allows you to express your personality, style, and individuality. We really set the stage to allow you to shine and honor who you are. Every combined element will make you feel beautiful and allow you to experience a day that celebrates every bit of the amazing human that you are, a day only about you and your beauty, power, and grace.

2. Mark a milestone

Did you recently get a promotion? Have a birthday? Make a life transition or transformation? Some people come in after overcoming some of life’s greatest challenges like cancer or divorce. Sometimes you just want to have an experience that will lift you up. Or maybe you want to commemorate your baby bump? Whatever the case, you deserve to mark your milestones with a photo that immortalizes your personal and professional achievements as well as your life transitions. While it’s fun, we often stick to tried-and-tested ways of celebrating a milestone. We may drink with a friend, eat at our favorite restaurant, have a party, or share the news on social media. But you’re extraordinary, and your milestones deserve far more. They deserve a visual reminder of the journey you’ve been on and how you persevered through every obstacle to achieve the life you want to live.

3. Confidence boost

One of the greatest gifts I can give another person as a photographer is to help them see how truly amazing they are. After all, you woke up today so you might as well be a badass.

After you see the photos, the result of your empowering day can help you appreciate your beauty in all its forms. The perfections, the flaws, the curves, the beautiful parts you love, every element. Of course, there will be days when you don’t feel your best. But every time you see your photo, whether it’s hanging on your wall or in a reveal box showcasing every moment, you’ll remember the day you felt sexy, beautiful, unstoppable, and authentic. This reminder will boost your confidence and create what I call, “The Judith Hill Photography Ripple Effect”. I firmly believe a photoshoot outpours the self-love you feel on set into every area of your life. It enhances how you see, speak, and treat yourself. It gives you the POWER you've been wanting to go after opportunities, limit self-sabotage, and live your life for yourself.

4. Elevate your brand

Maybe your brand of boss includes being a professional or entrepreneur. If so, you might struggle to determine whether a headshot or a personal branding session is the best choice. Who doesn’t? It’s difficult to compete and stand out in this digital age. But I’ve got you, and having professional photos where you feel your absolute best will translate into sheer confidence, leadership, authenticity, likeability, and charm. It will elevate you in the marketplace. These days people often meet you for the first time through your image online. And research shows that first impressions stick even through a photo. Through a branding session, the images we create will leave a positive, lasting impression on those you want to attract and work with.

5. Capture generations

Time is our most valuable commodity. It’s the one resource we can never get back. So, while our responsibilities may increase, it’s always worth it to prioritize the relationships you cherish most with the time you have left. Your relationships with your children, parents, and grandparents deserve a photoshoot that strengthens your bond and creates a legacy for future generations, not to mention the memories you will create together through this experience. When you learn why mother-daughter photoshoots signify more than a photo or why fathers should be celebrated through photography, you receive the gift of living your life in the present moment and feeling grateful for every memory you build with the ones you love the most.

6. Girls day out

What better way to celebrate who you are than with one of your besties? Even if you are a bit camera-shy and want to learn how to overcome your fears, bringing a friend for moral support will strengthen your resolve to push past your inner critic. They can be a part of your hype team (me included) and give you the reassurance you need to let go and have fun. But you can also celebrate your friendship by having this experience together. The laughter, high vibes, and day dedicated to you and your squad or friend will be a memory you value forever.

7. Honor your body

Growing research revealed nearly 70% of adult women report withdrawing from activities due to their body image. This statistic is undoubtedly shocking and heartbreaking. But how do we improve how we see ourselves? More importantly, our mindset so we can enjoy and celebrate our life. Our internal dialogue plays a significant role in shaping our self-esteem. It’s that cruel inner voice that spouts painful comments when we analyze our bodies, step outside our comfort zone, or face our fears. But the beauty of a photoshoot is that it reminds us of the empowerment of body neutrality. It’s okay to have days where you don’t fully love your body, and it’s okay to have days where you feel sexy. A photoshoot allows you to embrace this spectrum, remove the pressure, and see yourself from a different perspective. Once you see your photos, you’ll be reminded of how beautiful your body is despite its flaws; you may even learn to accept and embrace them. Moreover, welcoming self-celebration through a photoshoot is a fun rebellion against the negative forces we encounter, and it’s a declaration that our bodies are worthy of self-love, care, and empowerment.

8. It’s fun

Last but certainly not least, it's fun! Not only does the beauty industry's pressures often weigh us down, but societal undercurrents of shame and guilt can sneak into our lives when we dare to take a day off, pamper ourselves, establish boundaries, assertively say no, or, even prioritize ourselves. These patterns need to end.

No is a COMPLETE sentence.
Prioritizing yourself and your needs is not selfish.
Binging Netflix or doing simply nothing is not lazy.
And giving yourself a photoshoot is 100% empowering, needed, LIFE-CHANGING, and exhilarating.

My team and I hold space for you to feel cared for and pampered with a day of professional hair and makeup, multiple outfit changes, guidance from me, and a selection of water, sparkling water, and champagne. This is YOUR day to have fun, feel like a celebrity, relax, and experience the ultimate self-care day. It's not just about defying societal norms; it's about rediscovering the excitement of embracing who you are, unapologetically.

What reason do you love most?

Remember, you are a badass. You are extraordinary, beautiful, resilient, empowering, and fierce as you exist today. Take a moment to acknowledge that woman and celebrate her. Dance, be sexy, have a glass of wine, eat your favorite chocolate, and hug her. She’s worth it, and she deserves it, always. If you want to reconnect to your inner goddess and discover even more reasons you would want to book a photoshoot, have a chat with me to receive a gift that celebrates all that you represent. It will boost your confidence, elevate your brand, honor your body, and remind you who in the hell you are.

The Top 8 Reasons You Would Want to Book A Photoshoot