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Five women of diverse body sizes and shapes sit together in white underwear, smiling and embracing. Colorful posters with bold affirmations surround them, celebrating body acceptance and positivity.

Empowering Affirmations: Boudoir and Body Acceptance

Boudoir

Something beautiful happened here in Nashville.

This past weekend, I hosted Affirmed—a group boudoir empowerment shoot designed to celebrate self-love, body acceptance, and the power of community. But this wasn’t your typical boudoir session. This was an experience—emotional, vulnerable, healing, and unforgettable.

We started with affirmations.

Before we even stepped into the studio, everyone joined me online for an affirmation crafting workshop. We dug deep into what affirmations really are—not just feel-good phrases, but words that ground you in your truth. Words that can shift the way you see yourself. Words that stick.

Everyone created their own personal affirmations and brought them with them to the shoot. These affirmations were written out on poster boards, a shared backdrop, and even on their bodies—each message a declaration of worth, strength, and enoughness.

Then we began photographing.

This wasn’t about hiding or posing perfectly—it was about showing up just as you are. It was honest, raw, and powerful.

And it was so, so beautiful.

A different kind of Nashville boudoir session.

As a Nashville boudoir photographer, I’ve witnessed how transformative these sessions can be. But Affirmed was next-level. It wasn’t just about the photos—it was about how it felt to be seen. To witness yourself with kindness. To stand in front of the camera not in spite of your insecurities, but alongside them.

There were tears. There was laughter. There were deep breaths, hugs, cheers, and moments of quiet knowing. These women created a safe space for each other—one where everyone felt supported, celebrated, and affirmed.

Real words from participants:

“I was so scared of this shoot. White 😳? Bra and panties only 😰? No fancy draping to hide behind 😱? Just honest and raw and no frills—and they turned out beautifully! I’m honored to have been part of this.”

“I just looked at all of these photos again. I’m so emotional because I see all of these straight up stunners—SMOKE SHOWS—all of us. And I don’t feel like I’m the odd man out. Maybe it’s because I’ve done shoots with this group before… or maybe I’m finally not picking myself apart so much. Either way, I’m just so proud of all of us.”

“Can we do it again tomorrow, and the next day, and the next?”

“I love us. I love all of our faces right off. We are awesome.”

These words mean everything.

For the self-love seekers, the ones searching for their truth, the ones learning to see themselves with softness—

My sessions are created for you. Whether you’re at the beginning of your body acceptance journey or further along the path, you deserve to be affirmed. You deserve to take up space. You deserve to feel seen and celebrated in your skin.

To those who participated in this experience—thank you. Your energy, your honesty, your presence turned this shoot into something beyond what I imagined. You reminded me why this work matters so deeply.

And to anyone in the Nashville area craving this kind of powerful experience:
This is only the beginning.

Stay connected. More events like this are coming. (And if you join my fb group – you’ll be the first to know!)

(PPSSST! Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom for a video showcasing the full event!)

With love and gratitude,
Amy
Nashville Boudoir + Empowerment Photographer

Three people lie on the floor writing on large sheets of paper in an Empowerment Shoot. Two are in the foreground, one with tattoos, the other with long blonde hair and glasses. A third person writes on a separate sheet in the background.
Three people are on the floor writing on large sheets of paper. One woman with a tattoo writes with a marker, embracing self-love, while another lies on their stomach writing and a third sits in the background, also writing.
Two people kneel on the floor, writing or drawing on a large white sheet of paper with markers—capturing a scene of creativity and body acceptance. A phone and some papers are beside them, adding to this candid Nashville Boudoir-inspired moment.
Two people kneel on the floor, writing on a large white sheet with markers. One writes I RELEASE in large letters; the other adds notes. Surrounded by tattoos and casual clothes, their moment reflects self-love and body acceptance. A calculator rests nearby.
A person in a white dress sits on the floor in a studio, using a black marker to draw the letter N on a white box—an intimate moment of self-love reminiscent of Nashville boudoir photography. A smartphone is placed on the floor nearby.
Two people kneel on the floor, writing messages about body acceptance on a large white sheet. One holds a notepad, another uses a phone. Legs of a third are visible nearby. Messages and drawings cover the sheet in this Nashville Boudoir empowerment shoot.
A person in a pink dress sits on a black chair, holding a sign that reads My body is a protector—embracing self-love and body acceptance. Nearby are a stool, table with books, camera, drink cup, bag, sandals, and a green couch in the background.
A smiling person in a pink dress holds a sign that reads, My Body is a PROTECTOR, celebrating self-love and body acceptance with bold letters.
Black and white photo of bare feet next to a handwritten sign on the floor that reads, My worth is not rooted in my health. A powerful Empowerment Shoot scene celebrating self-love, with the person standing on a different surface than the sign.
A woman in a white dress sits on the floor with her legs outstretched, writing on a poster with a marker. Another person in a long dress stands nearby. The minimalist indoor studio hints at an empowerment shoot or Nashville boudoir session.
A white piece of paper with handwritten text that reads, My Worth is not rooted in my Health, rests on a plain, light-colored surface—a powerful reminder of self-love and body acceptance.
A person with tattoos kneels on the floor, writing messages of self-love and drawing on a large sheet of paper. They hold a smartphone and wear a green tank top and black shorts. Handwritten notes surround them.
A person in a long dress lies on their side, writing on a large sheet of paper on the floor. Handwritten affirmations about self-love and body acceptance, like “My body is worthy of love at any size,” are visible.
A smiling person with glasses holds a handwritten sign that says, My body tells a story Im PROUD TO OWN. The black and white Nashville boudoir photo radiates self-love, with a softly blurred background.
A smiling person with glasses and blond hair holds a sign that says, My body tells a story Im proud to own during an Empowerment Shoot, standing indoors near a window with trees visible outside.
A person kneels on the floor, writing What my body can accomplish means more to me on paper, surrounded by sheets. The black and white scene reflects self-love—an intimate moment reminiscent of an empowerment shoot.
A black-and-white split image: On the left, two people lie on the floor writing on large paper. On the right, a person seated at a table writes My body is my spirit on a sign—embracing self-love and body acceptance.
Two handwritten notes on white paper celebrate body acceptance: one reads, My body tells a story I’m proud to own. The other says, My worth is not rooted in my health. Both reflect the spirit of self-love found in a Boudoir Empowerment Shoot.
A woman lies on her stomach on a large sheet of paper, writing messages with a marker in this Nashville Boudoir empowerment shoot. Handwritten notes and affirmations reflecting body acceptance are visible nearby. The image is in black and white.
Three handwritten notes on colored paper read: “My body’s accomplishments matter more than my weight,” “My body accomplishes great things,” and “My body is worthy of love at any size”—powerful reminders of self-love and body acceptance.
A handwritten message on white paper reads: My worth is not defined by SIZE, shape or opinion. A smaller note above says, I am allowed to be myself. Celebrate self-love with this empowering Nashville Boudoir moment.
A person with tattoos writes I am ALLOW on a white surface during an empowerment shoot. Nearby, a message reads, What my body can accomplish means more than my weight. The black and white scene radiates self-love.
Black and white photo split in two: on the left, several handwritten notes about self-love and body acceptance are scattered on the floor; on the right, more empowering affirmations are displayed on a large notepad—an inspiring Nashville Boudoir empowerment shoot.
A person sits on the floor writing in marker on a large sheet that reads, I am ALLOWED to FEEL at home in my own skin—a testament to body acceptance and self-love. Nearby is a book titled, I release the need to be perfect, with a phone beside them.
A person sits on the floor, writing on a large piece of paper surrounded by colorful sheets filled with self-love notes. Another person with a tattooed arm is partially visible. A phone and window are nearby, capturing an empowerment shoot moment.
A tabletop covered with handwritten affirmations like MY BODY IS MY HOME and I trust myself, surrounded by pens, paper, and wooden blocks. This black-and-white Nashville Boudoir scene radiates self-love and empowerment.
A tabletop covered with handwritten affirmations about body and self-acceptance, surrounded by colorful sticky notes and wooden blocks—perfect inspiration for a Nashville boudoir empowerment shoot focused on self-love.
Five women of diverse body types sit together in underwear, smiling confidently. Surrounding them are handwritten signs with affirmations about body image, self-love, and acceptance. An Empowerment Shoot captured in a black and white photo.
A black and white photo of five women in underwear sitting together, smiling. Surrounded by handwritten signs with empowering self-love messages on the floor, this Nashville boudoir scene radiates body acceptance.
Five women of diverse body types and skin tones sit together in white underwear, surrounded by handwritten signs promoting Nashville boudoir themes of body acceptance and self-love, on a white background.
Five women in white underwear sit together, smiling and posing confidently for an empowerment shoot. Around them are handwritten signs with body-positive affirmations such as “My body is worthy.” Black and white photo.
Five women of diverse body types sit together in white underwear, smiling and chatting. Surrounded by handwritten signs about self-love and body acceptance, this Nashville boudoir image radiates positivity in striking black and white.
Five women of diverse body types and sizes sit together in white underwear, smiling and laughing. This Nashville boudoir empowerment shoot surrounds them with handwritten affirmations on colorful paper, celebrating body positivity and self-love.
Five women of diverse body types and skin tones sit together in white underwear, smiling confidently. Around them are handwritten signs with self-love and body acceptance messages on colorful paper.
Five women of diverse body types and sizes sit together in white underwear, smiling. Surrounded by handwritten signs with empowering self-love messages on the floor, this black-and-white Nashville boudoir image celebrates body acceptance.
Five women of different body types and skin tones sit together in white underwear, smiling and laughing, surrounded by handwritten affirmations celebrating self-love and body acceptance on colorful paper.
Five women wearing white lingerie lie on their backs in a circle, holding hands and smiling. Around them are handwritten notes about body positivity and self-love from their Nashville Boudoir empowerment shoot.
Four women of diverse body types lie in a circle, holding hands and wearing white underwear, surrounded by handwritten positive affirmations about self-love and body acceptance on large sheets of paper.
Five women in white bras and underwear lie in a circle, heads touching, eyes closed. Positive affirmations surround them on the floor. This black-and-white Nashville Boudoir empowerment shoot beautifully captures self-love and connection.
Six women wearing white bras lie on the floor in a circle, heads together and eyes closed, radiating self-love. The photo, split into side and overhead views, beautifully captures a moment of boudoir empowerment and body acceptance.
A photographer leans over three people lying on the floor, surrounded by pillows and handwritten signs, capturing a Nashville boudoir empowerment shoot in a studio with a large softbox light overhead. The photo is black and white.
Five women of different body types and ages stand together in white underwear, each holding signs with body-positive messages, embodying self-love and body acceptance against a white background with affirmations on the floor.
Five women of diverse body types, wearing white underwear, stand together holding colorful handwritten signs promoting self-love and empowerment. They are smiling and standing on a white backdrop for a Nashville Boudoir Empowerment Shoot.
Five women in white underwear stand together, smiling and holding handwritten signs about body acceptance. More positive messages are scattered on the floor around them. The black and white photo radiates self-love and empowerment.
Five women of diverse body types stand together in white underwear for a Nashville Boudoir empowerment shoot, smiling and holding colorful signs with body-positive messages. Handwritten affirmations are scattered on the floor around them.
Five women in white underwear stand smiling together during an Empowerment Shoot, holding handwritten signs promoting body positivity and self-acceptance. More positive affirmations are written on paper on the floor below them.
Five women in white underwear stand confidently, each holding handwritten signs with body positivity messages, promoting self-love and self-worth, against a plain background—a powerful Nashville boudoir empowerment shoot.
Five women of different body types pose confidently in underwear for a Nashville boudoir empowerment shoot, each holding handwritten signs with positive affirmations about body image and self-love. The black and white photo creates a powerful, unified feel.
Five women of different body types stand together in white underwear, each holding a sign promoting self-love and body acceptance. The central woman stands confidently with her eyes closed, holding a yellow sign—a true Nashville boudoir moment.
Five women of varying body types and sizes stand together in white underwear for an Empowerment Shoot, each holding signs with empowering body-positive messages. The central woman’s sign reads, My body is resilient.
Five women of diverse body types pose confidently in underwear, each holding handwritten signs with positive messages about self-love and body acceptance. The central sign reads, “MY BODY IS Resilient.” The image is in black and white.
Five women of different body types and sizes stand confidently in white underwear, holding signs with empowering body-positive messages. The central sign reads, MY BODY IS Resilient—a true Nashville boudoir empowerment shoot celebrating self-love.
Five women of diverse body types stand confidently in white underwear, holding signs with self-love and body acceptance messages, such as My worth is not rooted in my health, against a light background.
Five women of diverse body types stand confidently in white underwear, each holding signs with empowering messages about self-love and body acceptance—a celebration of individuality inspired by the spirit of Nashville boudoir photography.
Five women of diverse body types stand together in underwear, each holding a sign promoting body acceptance and self-worth. They smile confidently in a bright, minimal studio setting. The Nashville boudoir image is black and white.
Five women of different body types and sizes stand together in underwear, smiling and holding body-positive signs like “I am allowed to take up space!”—a true Nashville Boudoir Empowerment Shoot celebrating self-love and body acceptance.
Five women of different body types stand confidently in white underwear, holding handwritten signs promoting self-love and body positivity against a plain light background—a beautiful moment of body acceptance captured by a Nashville boudoir session.
Five women in underwear stand confidently, holding body-positive signs with messages like I am allowed to take up space and My body is resilient, promoting self-love and diversity in this empowering Nashville boudoir shoot.
A group of women holding signs promoting self-love and body acceptance, captured at a Nashville boudoir event.
Five women of diverse body types, wearing white underwear, stand confidently holding signs with empowering messages about self-love and body positivity against a plain background. They smile and embrace self-acceptance and boudoir empowerment.
Five women in white underwear stand confidently, each holding a handwritten sign with body-positive messages of self-love and body acceptance, against a plain background. The black and white photo captures the empowering spirit of a Nashville Boudoir session.
A woman in white underwear stands in a room with handwritten notes on the floor, embracing self-love. She holds a sign reading, In the silence I find my reflection, not a flaw, just a different dimension. One photo is color, the other black and white.
A woman with blonde hair wearing white lingerie stands indoors, holding a handwritten sign about self-love. She gazes calmly at the camera, capturing the essence of a Nashville boudoir empowerment shoot.
A plus-size woman in white underwear holds a sign reading My Body is a PROTECTOR. The black and white Nashville Boudoir photo and color Empowerment Shoot both focus on body positivity and self-acceptance.
A smiling person with short curly hair and glasses stands in underwear, holding a sign that reads My body carries my spirit—a powerful moment of self-love. The image appears in both color and black and white side by side.
A smiling woman with short curly hair and glasses holds a sign that reads, My body carries my spirit. She is wearing white underwear, standing confidently against a plain background—a true moment of self-love and empowerment.
Three side-by-side photos of a woman in underwear and glasses, holding signs that say, I am more than my physical form and I am allowed to take up space! She stands confidently on a floor with messages celebrating self-love and body acceptance.
A woman in underwear stands holding signs. The first reads, I AM ALLOWED TO BE MYSELF. The second says, My body is worthy of love at any size. She smiles confidently in this empowerment shoot celebrating self-love.
A woman in white underwear holds a green sign that says, My body is worthy of love at any size, standing confidently against a plain gray background, embracing self-love and body acceptance.
A woman in underwear holds a sign reading I am allowed to be myself. On her thigh: My body is worthy of love, at any size. This black-and-white empowerment shoot, captured by a Nashville boudoir photographer, celebrates self-love and acceptance.
Side-by-side photos of a woman in underwear smiling and holding a sign that reads, What my body can accomplish means more than my weight. Celebrating self-love and body acceptance, one image is black and white, the other in color.
A woman in white underwear smiles while holding a blue sign that reads, My body accomplishes great things. She exudes self-love and confidence during this Nashville Boudoir empowerment shoot against a plain, light background.
A woman in white underwear holds a sign that says, My worth is not rooted in my health. She stands against a plain, light-colored background, radiating confidence and embodying self-love and body acceptance.
A woman wearing a white tank top and underwear smiles while holding a sign that reads, My worth is not rooted in my health. This Nashville boudoir scene embraces self-love and body acceptance against a plain, neutral background.
A woman in underwear holds a sign reading I am strong, resilient and capable of healing. In this Empowerment Shoot, the left side is in color and the right is black and white. She stands against a neutral background, eyes closed.
A woman with long red hair in white lingerie holds a sign that reads, “I release the need to be perfect,” and smiles confidently. The image is split into two similar side-by-side portraits, capturing her self-love in this Nashville Boudoir empowerment shoot.
A woman in lingerie, embracing self-love and body acceptance, holds a sign that reads I release the need to be perfect in two black-and-white Nashville boudoir portraits. She smiles gently, her arm tattoos visible.
A woman with long red hair and tattoos stands confidently in light-colored lingerie against a plain background, holding a sign that reads, “I release the need to be perfect.” This Nashville boudoir empowerment shoot radiates self-love.
A woman in underwear stands while another woman kneels and draws lines on her thigh with a marker, capturing a self-love moment; the scene is shown in both black and white and color versions side by side.
A woman writes “My body is a poem” on another woman’s bare back with a marker, while holding a notepad. The scene, part of an Empowerment Shoot, conveys a powerful message of body positivity and self-expression.
In this Nashville Boudoir Empowerment Shoot, two women in bras sit together—one with wavy hair gazes ahead as the other, tattooed, gently draws on her back. A third woman stands in the background, capturing the essence of self-love.
A close-up of a person’s upper thigh with stretch marks, wearing white underwear. “My body is worthy of love at any size” is written on their skin in marker, celebrating self-love and body acceptance.
Three women in white underwear stand together, showing body acceptance messages written on their skin. They face the camera and away, smiling confidently in a bright, neutral setting—a true Nashville boudoir vibe of self-love and empowerment.
Three women wearing white bras and underwear pose confidently with positive messages on their skin. This black and white Nashville boudoir image celebrates self-love and body acceptance, as all three women smile, facing different directions.

Video footage by Kara Robin Wilkinson-Clemons. Edited by Wilde Boudoir.

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