Boudoir By Stand & Stare Studios

A fearless celebration of femininity and sexuality from an entirely female perspective.


I have been torn on the topic of boudoir photography for a while now. On one hand I am a feminist, and I feel quite strongly about anything that objectifies and exploits women. I see dozens of male photographers posting scantily clad women on a daily basis to score more likes and follows and to me that feels exploitative. It feels demeaning.
On the other hand, as a feminist I truly believe that women should own their bodies and not adhere to the antiquated rules that have for centuries dictated modesty. There is no shame in nudity, the female body should be celebrated. We should feel empowered, bold, strong and in control.
So, I have decided to do boudoir photography my way. I do not cater to the male gaze, I will not make you look sexy or seductive. What I will do is create images that revel in all things feminine, we will play with power and beauty and do it all, because we can. To celebrate you, as you are, for yourself.

 

Freedom, Intention and Power


I am basing my take on boudoir on Freedom, Intention and Power.
Freedom
For too long women have been judged and shamed into modesty.
How a woman is dressed or carries herself in no way impacts on her worth. How much skin you show does not impede your dignity. Our bodies are not instruments of shame that need to be covered. We finally live in a time when we are free to embrace everything it means to be a woman. Free to express our sensuality and uninhibited beauty.
Intention
A photograph taken with intent is so much more meaningful. My intention here is to celebrate femininity. We do not do sexy; we are not here to titillate or tease. The images I take, though they may appeal to men, are not created with them in mind. They are created exclusively to celebrate women. Your sensuality and sexuality are not reliant on anyone else’s opinion, least of all a man’s.
Power
The women in my images are not objects, they hold all the power. From bold and brazen to delicate, each woman I photograph is a unique individual and I aim to capture the essence of every woman in a way that empowers her & that is true to herself.

 

 

 

 

 

Location

Stand & Stare Studios

Merebank Ridge 

Durban

Contact

Need additional assistance? Please contact us:

 

ravinaidoo@standstarestudios.com

083 778 22 66

Hours

We are open Monday to Sunday , from 10 00 am to 5:00 pm.

By Appointment

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Boudoir by stand stare studios

Boudoir by stand stare studios