LOADING ERROR LOADING Spending time on social media, you might think boudoir photography is reserved for people below a certain age with a certain type of body. But these days, more and more people in their 50s, 60s and beyond are taking part in intimate portrait sessions. Boudoir photography often captures an individual’s or couple’s sensual side , but the images may also showcase other parts of themselves, like their joy, resilience, empowerment, connection or an appreciation of their body.
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Here are 18 stunning boudoir images featuring people over the age of 50. Below, they explain what drew them to boudoir photographs and what effect the photo shoot had on them. Advertisement Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
The age listed is age at the time of the shoot. 1 Tanya, 50 Jennifer James, Supernova Boudoir "I did the shoot as a birthday gift to myself for my milestone 50th. I wanted to do something I had never done before that would be an experience but would also leave me with something I could hold in my hands as a result of that experience.
"My boudoir shoot was, to this day, the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. On my reveal day, when I was shown the first few photos, my first th.