Boudoir Photography Should Actually Be Fun
Here's something that might surprise you: the best boudoir sessions are often the ones filled with laughter.
There's a misconception that boudoir photography has to be intense and serious. That you need to channel some version of yourself that feels foreign, maintaining a certain expression for hours.
That sounds exhausting. And forced intensity tends to show in photographs.
What works far better is lightness. Playfulness. Genuine moments of laughter that make your whole face soften.
Grace described me as her "hype guy, bestie, confidence builder in one." That's the energy I bring to every session. Not performance, but genuine enthusiasm. Watching women realise how incredible they look never gets old. That energy is real, and it tends to be contagious.
Hannah's review made me smile: "He demoed every pose himself which was really funny to watch." Yes, I look a bit ridiculous demonstrating a reclining pose. That's part of it. We laugh, the tension dissolves, and suddenly you're relaxed enough to enjoy yourself.
Olivia described her session as full of "pampering, laughing and joking." Alexis said she was "laughing so hard" during her shoot. These aren't exceptions. They're the norm.
When you're having fun, everything shifts. Your shoulders drop. Your smile becomes genuine. You stop overthinking and simply exist in the moment. And that authenticity? It photographs beautifully.
Belinda summed up her experience with pure joy: "OH MY GOD. I don't even know how to begin to describe how insanely AMAZING Matt was!" That kind of energy doesn't emerge from a tense, serious environment. It comes from permission to be playful.
Hannah put it simply: "If you want a boudoir session that's just flat out fun, book it with Matthew."
That's what I want for you. Not an experience you endure. An experience you genuinely enjoy. One where time passes quickly, where you're surprised by how soon it's over, and where the photos capture a version of you that's radiant because you were actually happy in that moment.
Boudoir isn't about suffering for art. It's about celebrating yourself.
And celebration should feel good.
