Do I Need to Lose Weight Before a Photoshoot?
- Feb 5
- 3 min read
If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll book once I lose the weight,” you’re not alone.
This is one of the most common reasons women delay portrait sessions — sometimes for months, sometimes for years. They wait for the “right body,” the “right time,” or the version of themselves they think they’re supposed to be before stepping in front of the camera.
Let me say this clearly:
You do not need to lose weight before a photoshoot.
And here’s why.
Why So Many Women Feel This Way
We’re taught — directly and indirectly — that confidence comes after transformation. After the weight loss. After the glow-up. After everything is “fixed.”
So it makes sense that many women believe they need to change their bodies before they deserve to be photographed.
But what often happens instead is this:
The goalpost keeps moving
Life keeps happening
Time passes
And the photos never get taken
What Most Women Don’t Realize About Photography
Professional portrait photography isn’t about documenting flaws — it’s about intention, posing, and perspective.
During a HER portrait experience:
Posing is designed to support your body, not fight it
Angles and lighting are chosen intentionally
You’re guided every step of the way — nothing is left to chance
You’re never asked to “figure it out” on your own
This isn’t about pretending you’re someone else.It’s about showing you as you are, confidently and beautifully.
Confidence Doesn’t Come First — It’s Built During the Session
Here’s the truth most women don’t expect:
Almost no one walks into their session feeling fully confident.
Confidence is something that builds as the session unfolds. As you’re guided. As you see yourself differently. As you realize you’re being supported, not judged.
Many women tell me:
“I almost canceled.”
“I didn’t think I was ready.”
“I can’t believe I waited so long.”
And then they see their images.
Waiting to Lose Weight Often Means Waiting Forever
Bodies change. Life changes. Seasons change.
If you’re always waiting for a future version of yourself to show up, you miss the opportunity to honor the woman you are right now.
This moment matters too.
Your confidence doesn’t begin at a certain size.Your worth doesn’t start after a milestone.And your story deserves to be documented as it is — not postponed.
What a HER Portrait Experience Is Really About
A HER portrait experience isn’t about perfection.
It’s about:
Feeling seen
Being guided instead of critiqued
Showing up without pressure
Letting yourself take up space
You don’t need to earn the right to be photographed.You already have it.
Is This Experience Right for You?
This experience is for you if:
You’re tired of waiting for “someday”
You want to feel supported, not scrutinized
You’re open to being guided through the process
You’re ready to show up — as you are
If you’re looking for heavy editing or to be turned into someone else, this may not be the right fit. My work is about honoring you, not changing you.
Ready When You Are
If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll book after something changes — consider this your permission slip.
You don’t need to lose weight to be photographed.
You don’t need to wait to be worthy.
You don’t need to fix anything first.
Portrait sessions begin at $650.
Payment plans are available.
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