My Body Belongs to Love ⠀ I’ve had a shift in mindset. ⠀ For years, I believed my body was mine. That it belonged to me — something I had full control over. We say, “My body, my choice.” And those words do matter. ⠀ But now… I see something deeper. ⠀ I don’t think I own my body anymore. ⠀ I think I’m its caretaker. A steward. My body isn’t a possession — it’s a vessel for something much bigger: ⠀ Love. ⠀ When I care for my body now, it’s not about vanity or selfishness. It’s about staying strong for the people who rely on me. ⠀ As a mum, my body has created, carried, and supported life. ⠀ As a business owner — especially as a boudoir photographer — my body is the tool I use to serve others. It lifts, moves, creates, comforts, and welcomes. ⠀ As a partner, my body connects me to love, intimacy, and shared joy. ⠀ As a daughter, my body helps me care for my aging parents. ⠀ My body is how I show up. For work. For love. For life. ⠀ So no — I don’t think my body is mine anymore. ⠀ My body is owned by Love. ⠀ By the love I give. The love I receive. The love that moves through my family, my relationships, my purpose. ⠀ This isn’t about sacrifice — it’s about meaning. It’s about seeing the body not as something we own, but something we honor. ⠀ A sacred vessel. A gift. ⠀ ❤️My body belongs to Love. ⠀ What do you think? Let’s start a conversation. Alexandra x #fyeoportraits #boudoir #marlow

🎈 40th Birthday Boudoir Photoshoot Balloons 🎈 Birthday balloons are such a fun, playful accessory to add to your boudoir photoshoot — especially when you’re celebrating something major like your 40th / 50th / 60th /70th! birthday. I’ve created a full series of flattering poses with balloons: standing, kneeling, sitting, even lying down — where you can either hold your balloons with pride or let them float around you while we wrap your body into the most beautiful shapes. It’s creative, sensual, and so much fun. ✨ My personal favourite? Rose gold balloons. They pair beautifully with my artistic, backlit studio lighting and add a stunning glow to your skin, whether you’re in lingerie, a body harness, or nothing at all. The light catches the foil and creates this dreamy shimmer that flatters every curve. Trust me, the results are 🔥. I first started using balloons in shoots a few years ago when a client’s husband, David, added them to his wife Gemma’s session as a surprise. When the balloons arrived, Gemma was over the moon — and honestly, so was I! We spent the shoot experimenting with artistic body shots: sometimes Gemma nude, sometimes draped in delicate lingerie, always powerful, always beautiful. Since then, I’ve encouraged my birthday clients to bring balloons to accessorise their birthday boudoir shoots. It’s become a bit of a signature look — a mix of celebration, sensuality, and art. One of my favourite shoots ever was a “body oil & balloons” session — the balloon colour rubbed off onto my client’s skin and it looked like body paint!🎨 So, would YOU add birthday balloons to your boudoir photoshoot? Are you celebrating a milestone birthday like your 40th or 50th or 60th and want to mark the moment by honouring your body with a beautiful, sensual portrait experience? Let me know below or DM me — I’d love to help you plan your dream birthday boudoir session. 🖤 Love, Alexandra x #boudoirphotography #40thbirthdayboudoir #birthdayphotoshoot #40thbirthday #marlow #boudoir #milestonebirthday #celebrateyourbody #artisticboudoir #bodyoilshoot

✨ Today’s session was absolutely magical ✨ My client came in for a bridal boudoir photoshoot—a secret gift for her soon-to-be husband—and left me the sweetest note in my guest book: “Alex, what a beautiful experience. Highly recommended. You are amazing.” I won’t share her name (it’s a surprise, after all!), but I can tell you she came prepared with a stunning collection of delicate lingerie—lace, suspenders, silk stockings, and one of my absolute favourites to photograph: luxurious, feminine, flowing gowns. Think opulence, grace, and power—all wrapped into one radiant woman glowing with confidence. Every time I shoot a bridal boudoir session, I’m reminded why I love this art form so much. It’s not just about the photos—it’s about the experience. The transformation. The celebration of a woman at a uniquely powerful point in her life. Whether it’s a surprise for your partner or a gift to yourself, boudoir is about reclaiming your beauty, your sensuality, and your you-ness. If you’re thinking about a bridal boudoir session—or just want to do something wildly empowering for yourself—I’d love to chat. 📸 With love, Alexandra Vince #BridalBoudoir #BoudoirExperience #BoudoirForBrides #ConfidenceIsSexy #BridalSurprise #BoudoirUK #marlow

🦋Tap into your universe with me here at FYEO Portraits and unlock your power! Inside our skull is a private universe—a world we create. No matter what life throws at us, we still have a superpower: the power of thought. That can never be taken away. Henry Ford said it best: “Whether you believe you can or you can’t, either way, you’re right.” 💬 Self-talk shapes reality. Even in our darkest moments, we can begin to shift. But first, we must make a decision—to challenge the story we’ve been told or the one we’ve told ourselves. 👀 Seeing Differently Back at uni, I read Ways of Seeing. It was about photography—but also about perception. What we see is shaped by what we believe. Ever looked in the mirror and hated your reflection? Now try seeing it differently: “My face isn’t symmetrical—and that’s what makes me unique.” 🎛️ Take Back Control Each morning, you step into a space only you can control—your thoughts. Flip the script. Be grateful for everything—even the hard stuff. They might not be “bad.” They might be lessons. 🎯 Vision + Action = Change It’s not the thing—it’s how we see it. How we respond. Start with a vision. Build a plan. Take steps. You’re not a passenger. You are the driver of your own life. 🛠️ Tools That Help Me: • Daily gratitude journaling • Listening to Louise Hay + Susan Jeffers • Moving my body—any way I can When I injured my knee, I couldn’t run. So I started hanging from a beam. 2 seconds. Then 8. Now 36. Progress. 💥 Why? Because I decided: “My body needs strength. My mind needs movement.” 🧠 The Magic of Your Mind Coping strategies become habits. But belief is where it starts. I believe life wants us to be: ✨ Happy ✨ Peaceful ✨ Loving ✨ Creative ✨ Energetic So… What do you want your life to look like? What does the universe in your skull believe? What can you do today to unlock its magic? #MindsetMatters #PowerOfThought #SelfTalk #MentalStrength #HealingJourney #InnerUniverse #PersonalGrowth #fyeoportraits #boudoir #marlow

🥰 One of my favourite couples boudoir shoots has to be with Gemma & David. 💫 I first met David & Gemma a few years ago when David surprised Gemma with a surprise boudoir shoot with me for her 40th birthday — complete with big rose gold “40” helium balloons (the balloons were his idea — and thanks to him, they’ve been a studio staple ever since!) 🎈💋 Fast forward to 2023… and they returned to celebrate their wedding anniversary with me, this time for a couples boudoir experience. While Gemma was in makeup, we chatted about life, love, and ideas for the shoot. After makeup was finished, we got cracking with the shoot and created an artistic mix of romantic body portraits, music playing and my signature studio lighting flashing to the trigger of my camera. It was fun!! ✨ After the shoot I sent David and Gemma a link to their preview gallery… Honestly — it’s something we’re all proud of. What touched me most was when Gemma & David said they wanted to share their photos publicly. As many of you know, I never share private work unless clients explicitly ask — so this was such a rare and wonderful gift. 💞 Here’s what Gemma had to say: “This is my second time visiting Alex — my first was for my 40th, and this time a couples shoot for our 15th wedding anniversary. What an amazing experience. Alex made us both feel so relaxed and confident. We’re thrilled with how she captured our love and intimacy. Can’t wait to return again to celebrate another milestone.” Gemma & David — thank you for trusting me, twice. I absolutely can’t wait to welcome you back to the studio. I’m so proud of the gorgeous portraits that we have created of the two of you, such a gorgeous couple. With love, Alexandra xx 📸 Thinking about your own boudoir shoot? Tap the link in bio to explore your own unforgettable experience. #CouplesBoudoir #marlow #couplegoals #BoudoirPhotographyUK #AnniversaryPhotoshoot #IntimatePortraits #FYEOPortraits #ArtisticBoudoir #LuxuryPhotography #BoudoirInspo #ForYourEyesOnlyPortraits #RelationshipGoals

✨ The longest and most intimate relationship we’ll ever have… is with our own body. Not with a partner. Not with our friends. Not even with our children. But with ourselves. Every stretch mark, every curve, every scar, every freckle — this body holds our whole story. It’s our home. Our history. Our constant. We can decide in a second to accept, love and honour our left vehicle. Right? So let’s choose to make it a good relationship. One filled with respect, kindness, care — and maybe even a little awe. 💫 Photograph yourself not just how you look, but how you feel. Powerful. Worthy. Real. Exactly as you are. Alexandra xx #BodyAcceptance #BoudoirWithMeaning #SelfLoveJourney #FYEOportraits #LoveTheSkinYoureIn #IntimatePortraits #WomenEmpoweringWomen #ConfidenceLooksGoodOnYou

❤️If you’re in love… why wouldn’t you want gorgeous, flattering portraits together? Just the two of you — raw, real, intimate — maybe even artistic black-and-white skin shots that celebrate your connection, your chemistry, your bodies.⁣ 📸Today I photographed a couple deeply in love. In the studio, they wore everything from sleek lingerie to killer heels, a classic suit, and a mix of personal pieces. The session was sensual, playful, and full of laughter — and I guided them through each pose using my signature skin-smoothing light. The kind of light that flatters from every angle, sculpting the body, dancing across the skin. ✨⁣ They left me the kindest note in my guest book: *“Thank you so much for an utterly fabulous and fun afternoon.”*⁣ And it really was. These sessions are more than just photographs — they’re about feeling seen, feeling amazing, and creating art with someone you love. 💫⁣ I never share private client images, but you can see examples of my work on my website: fyeoportraits.co.uk ⁣ Or if you’re curious about what a session with me is really like, download my ebook “The Queen of Boudoir” — available on the site too. 💋⁣ 📍Link in bio to explore more.⁣ ⁣ #Couplegoals #couplesBoudoir #engaged #CouplesPortraits #IntimatePhotography #ArtisticNudes #BodyPositivity #CelebrateLove #FYEOportraits #marlow #BoudoirInspo #LuxuryPortraitExperience

I Nearly Forgot… It’s All About Love ❤️ Can I tell you something real? I nearly forgot that it’s all about love. Not romantic love — I mean the kind that starts quietly inside you. The kind that says you’re already enough, already worthy, already lovable — just as you are. I’m Alexandra. I’m a portrait photographer, author, entrepreneur and speaker — but mostly, I help women like you see yourself through the lens of love. In 2002, I founded FYEO — For Your Eyes Only — to give women a confidence-boosting boudoir experience. Since then, we’ve photographed over 23k women. Every time, I’m reminded: we’re not a collection of flaws. We are a whole, radiant woman. This year marks 23 years in business. Thank you to my incredible models who appear here ❤️Your courage helps others believe in themselves too. When I photograph you, I don’t just capture an image. I paint with light. I help you see yourself — not through judgement, not through shame, but through love. You don’t need to change. You don’t need to wait. You are not a before-and-after. You are a whole damn masterpiece. ⭐️📸 Powertography — not just a photoshoot, but a reconnection to your power, your beauty, your body, your truth. Because when you fall back in love with yourself, everything changes — your relationships, your confidence, your voice. And maybe, like me, you forgot. But now I remember. It’s all about love. And you deserve nothing less. With love, Alexandra x #INearlyForgot #ItsAllAboutLove #FYEOportraits #boudoir #marlow #boudoirphotography #Powertography #SelfLoveFirst #ConfidenceIsPower #20YearsOfFYEO #BodyPositivity #WomensEmpowerment #ThankYouModels #ForYourEyesOnly

Ladies, drop a ❤️ if you’ve learned to love the skin you’re in. We go through so much in the relationship we have with our body, don’t we? The pressure, the comparison, the noise — and yet here we are, showing up every day in the skin that carries us, feeds us, loves for us, and lets us love in return. When I was younger I used to think body confidence was about changing how I looked. But since starting my boudoir photography back in 2002 I now know — it’s about changing how I see myself. My mindset. How many of us have stood in front of a mirror and picked our body apart because we don’t like the reflection- a reflection that could easily be affected by bad lighting or an awkward angle. Here’s what I’ve learned (and what I now teach and photograph every single day): ✨ Our bodies are not separate parts to be judged individually — we are WHOLE. ✨ We are not here to look “perfect” in every photo — we are here to live, breathe, love, feel. Our feminine energy shows up in unique and s3xy ways. ✨ A bad angle does not define our beauty — our light does. Our power does. ✨ Understanding your body is part of reclaiming it. You learn your angles, yes. But you also learn your worth. Through photography — and through my own personal work — I’ve stopped seeing my body as something to fix and started seeing it as something to thank. It’s the vehicle that’s carried me through grief, passion, motherhood, success, heartbreak, laughter, rebirth, and everything in between. It’s the vessel through which we give love. Receive love. And it’s beautiful. To every woman learning how you show up — not just in your body, but in your presence — I see you. To those learning to forgive a harsh mirror or unflattering photo, I feel you. I can help you SEE your body. And to those who’ve come to honour the body they live in — not because it’s changed, but because they have — I applaud you. 💌 Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you’re proud of the journey you’ve been on with your body. You deserve to celebrate you — every version, every curve, every lesson learned. With love, Alexandra #LoveTheSkinYoureIn #BodyConfidence #Boudoir #fyeo #marlow #photoshoot #SelfLoveJourney

📸 How to Book a Photo Shoot With Me, Boudoir Photographer Alexandra Vince – Step-by-Step Booking a boudoir photo shoot at For Your Eyes Only Portraits is simple. Just follow the steps below: ⸻ Step 1: Go to the Website • Visit the home page of my website. • Click the red button that says “Book a Photo Shoot.” ⸻ Step 2: Choose Your Option You’ll be taken to a page where you can: • ✅ Check availability and book your session, or • 🎁 Buy a photo shoot gift voucher Choose from: • One-person photo shoot • Bridal photo shoot • Two-person photo shoot ⸻ Step 3: What’s Included Every photo shoot includes: • Your own private studio space at FYEO • Styling and direction into flattering body poses • Skin smoothing lighting • A preview gallery of around 20–30 portraits • One complimentary digital image ⸻ When you’re buying a gift voucher, you can also add creative extras like: • 💄 Smokey eye makeup • 💧 Body oil • 🌹 Rose petals • 📷 Additional digital images ⸻ Step 4: Review & Checkout • Review your selection in the basket • Enter a discount code (if you have one) • Fill in your name, address, and email ⸻ Step 5: Choose a Payment Option You can pay with: • 💳 credit card • 💸 Or spread the cost with: • ClearPay: 4 interest-free payments • Klarna: 3 interest-free payments ⸻ Step 6: Contact Me After booking: You’ll receive a Photoshoot Guide. • 📞 Get in touch if you’d like to talk about your shoot, styling, or how everything works. • I’m here to help you feel confident and excited! ⸻ ✨ Want to Enhance Your Experience? While at the studio, you can also choose: • 📘 Albums • 🖼️ Wall art • 🎁 Gift boxes • 🖼️ Framed products READY TO FEEL AMAZING? Let’s go! Alexandra xx #fyeoportraits #boudoir #marlow #boudoirphotography #lovetheskinyourein #boudoirshoot #bride #ukbride #weddinggift

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY ME! 🎉 52 and feeling fabulous. I’ve had a great day so far at the very beautiful Cliveden House with dear friends Trina Julie & Emily on a girls day trip. @fyeoportraits

⭐️ B R I D E ⭐️ to-be, this one’s just for you. Whether you’re deep in wedding planning mode or just beginning your journey down the aisle, there’s something magical about marking this moment with something truly unforgettable. I’m Alexandra, boudoir photography expert and founder of For Your Eyes Only Portraits. For over a decade, I’ve helped hundreds of beautiful brides just like you step confidently in front of the camera—showing off their strength, their softness, their sensuality… and yes, their wow factor. 💍Your wedding day is about more than dresses and diamonds. It’s about celebrating YOU—your story, your glow, your courage to love and be loved. So, why not give your partner a wedding gift that captures all of that? 👙A bridal boudoir shoot is more than just sexy photos—it’s a celebration of the woman you are before you say “I do.” My signature Bridal Boudoir Pose Guide is designed to bring out your most confident, flattering angles—whether you’re curvy, petite, athletic, or somewhere in between. No modeling experience needed. I’ll coach you every step of the way. ✨ Your boudoir session will become a core memory: part self-love, part spice, ALL goddess energy. And the finished images? A jaw-dropping wedding gift your partner will never forget. 👑 Ready to own your inner goddess and create something beautiful together? 📥 Grab your FREE Bridal Boudoir Pose Guide now: 👉 fyeo-portraits.lpages.co/boudoir-bride-poses Let me help you pose with power, grace, and total self-love. 📸 Follow me @fyeoportraits for real bride transformations, behind-the-scenes, and the inspiration you didn’t know you needed. #BridalBoudoir #BoudoirBride #WeddingGift #BrideToBe #WeddingGiftIdeas #ForYourEyesOnly #WeddingInspo #BoudoirPhotography #LuxuryBoudoir #EmpoweredWomen #BrideLife #UKBride #WeddingPlanning #WeddingCountdown #BoudoirInspo #SexyBride #PreWeddingShoot #ConfidenceIsSexy #BodyLove #WeddingSurprise #BridalInspiration

✨Body brushing: the most underrated form of self-love✨ As a professional boudoir photographer, I see women reconnect with their bodies in the most beautiful, vulnerable, and empowering ways in my studio. 🦋I want to share one small ritual that has had a massive impact on how I see and feel about my own body—body brushing. Every morning, I make it a moment. I grab my body brush and check in with myself. I touch base with my toes, ankles, fingers, elbows. And I say— 🦶“Good morning, toes!” 💪“Hi there, elbow. You’re looking gorgeous today.” 🧤“Morning, ankles. We’re going to have a fab day.” I know it sounds a little silly, but stay with me. This isn’t about vanity. It’s about rewriting the internal narrative so many of us have absorbed for years—the one that criticizes and picks apart our reflection before we’ve even had coffee. This is about consciously choosing to treat your body with kindness. Speaking to it with love. Looking at it with gratitude. Because here’s the truth: we can decide, right now, to change the voice you use when you speak to yourself. And when you do, everything shifts. After brushing, I smooth on the most delicious moisturizer I own—not because I’m trying to “fix” anything, but because I’ve decided to treat my skin like a Ferrari. A damn Ferrari. It’s coming out of the garage, getting polished with love, admired like the work of art it is! 🚀 Ladies, if you’re waiting to feel confident before you love your body—you’re doing it backwards. ⭐️ Start with the love. ⭐️ Start with the ritual. ⭐️ Start with the intention. ⭐️ The confidence follows. So tomorrow morning, grab your brush, say hello to your knees, and start the day with joy in your bones. Your body deserves to be loved by the most important person in your life—you. With love, Alexandra 💕#fyeoportraits #marlow #boudoirphotography #BodyBrushing #SelfLoveRitual #BoudoirConfidence #BodyPositivity #FeminineRituals #EmpoweredWomen #SelfCareIsSexy #LoveYourSkin

🎬ZOE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🎬 Behind the scenes with Masters Athlete @zoedoyle._ Doyle — middle-distance record holder, powerhouse, and proof that strength has no age limit.⁣🔥 Every woman deserves to feel strong, seen & celebrated — no matter her age, shape, size, or fitness level. Zoe is all that and more. 💪⁣ This shoot wasn’t just about muscle. It was about mindset. Years of discipline. Resilience. Grace under pressure. She showed up with focus and fire, and it radiates in every frame.⁣✨ Whether she was mid-stride, holding still, or pausing for breath — Zoe embodied what it means to own your power.⁣ These sessions aren’t just for elite athletes. I work with women at every stage — from seasoned runners to those just starting their movement journey.⁣ You don’t need a six-pack. You don’t need to be at your “fittest.” You just need the courage to step in front of the lens — and claim your story.⁣📸 Because strength isn’t just how you move — it’s how you’ve lived.⁣ To Zoe — and to every woman who dares to show up boldly. This is what empowered looks like. 👏⁣ 📍DM me to book a session that celebrates your strength. Whether you’re racing, lifting, or simply reclaiming your space — let’s create something that reflects who you are.⁣ Alexandra xx #FitnessPhotoshoot #fyeo #fyeoportraits #Marlow #zoedoyle_. #MastersAthlete #StrongAtEveryAge #WomensFitnessPhotography #lornajaneharnesses

When I asked @tracysladiesfitness for feedback on my boudoir photography service here’s the beautiful response from Tracy that made me cry… “Hey Alex 💖 I’d be honoured for you to share my story and photos, because working with you is so much more than just a photoshoot. 🌷It’s a full experience that I truly cherish. I book shoots once or twice a year, and have done for nearly 10 years now, not just as a celebration of how I look, but as a reminder of everything I’ve overcome and everything I stand for. It keeps me accountable to my health and training, and it’s my way of showing the women I coach that confidence, courage, and strength don’t have an age limit. When I found you two years ago, I was turning 50 and grieving the loss of my brother, who tragically passed at 49. That heartbreak lit a fire in me, a fierce reminder that life is short, and we have to grab every chance to live boldly and fearlessly. Travelling over 300 miles to shoot with you wasn’t even a question, I knew your style and energy matched everything I was searching for: realness, raw beauty, and a celebration of womanhood that didn’t rely on filters or fakery. You create a space that makes women feel seen, empowered, and beautiful, just as they are. No pretence. No pressure. You guide, direct, uplift, and laugh with us every step of the way. The entire process feels like a collaboration between friends, and your makeup artist is absolute magic too. As a women’s fitness coach, my mission is to help women feel stronger, more confident, and proud in their own skin, not just for photos, but for life. And you, Alex, are part of that journey. You capture us at our best: not because we’re perfect, but because we’re powerful. Thank you for doing what you do, I honestly can’t wait for our next shoot. Tracy xx” 🥹🥰🦋📸 #fitnessphotoshoot #boudoir #boudoirphotography #marlow #fyeoportraits #tracysladiesfitness #southshields

🦋 Let’s talk about scars, ladies… In my colourful career as a boudoir photographer, I’ve photographed hundreds of women—often partially or fully nude—and one thing keeps coming up: how we feel about our scars. Some women want to hide them. Some want to show them off, defiantly. Most of us? We’re somewhere in the middle. Torn. Tender. Unsure. Right? Today, I’m lying by the pool in Spain, basking under the sun on my 50-something skin, flipping through a crime novel. I catch sight of a faint silver scar on my arm—and just like that, I’m not in Spain anymore. I’m back in a hospital bed in 2021. It was the first time I’d ever been really ill. A sudden infection in my ovary and fallopian tube. Painful. Frightening. I was vulnerable, angry, high on morphine, unsure what was happening. That little scar on my arm? That’s where they put in a PICC line so I could leave the hospital but return daily for IV antibiotics. It hurt like hell. But it also helped save my life. And now, years later, when I see it? I still feel a wobble. A flash of fear. But mostly—relief. Gratitude. I’m still here. Still me. It made me reflect, so let me ask you… 💭 How do YOU feel about your scars? Do they bring up pain, or pride? Do they tell stories you’d rather forget—or ones you never want to lose? Scars are like time stamps. They say: “I was here. I lived this. I got through.” Sometimes they mark trauma. Sometimes joy. Sometimes surgeries. Sometimes survival. In my studio at FYEO PORTRAITS, some clients ask to have their scars edited out. And of course, I honour that. It’s your choice, always. But I also light every photo artistically with care. Not to erase, but to embrace. Because I never see women as body parts. We are whole. Brave. Soft. Powerful. Beautiful. Our scars don’t define us. But they do say something. And we get to choose what they say. So I’d love to know… ✨ Do you have a scar? ✨ What story does it hold? ✨ If I photographed you—would you want it hidden… or honoured? Let me know. 👇💬 Alexandra Xx

✨ 💡Shine Your Light – Part one of an article written by Masters Athlete and Empowerment coach @zoedoyle._ “The eternal feminine draws us on.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe “Her body is her magic: it both invokes the male and is the vessel of all human life. Women’s magic is thus primary, and of nature.” — Joseph Campbell, Goddesses: The Mysteries of the Feminine Divine, edited by Saffron Rossi 🌹 A Celebration of Femininity In Goddesses, Joseph Campbell explores the symbolic, mythological, and archetypal themes of the feminine divine — a celebration of the sacred and transformative power of womanhood. This same energy is invoked through Alexandra’s @fyeoportraits boudoir photography. Even before women see the incredible images, they begin to experience a shift. Many arrive already on a journey of personal growth; the shoot becomes a ritual of self-realisation. Boudoir photography can serve as a rite of passage — a mirror that reflects our inner goddess. It allows us to explore feminine archetypes, awaken our life force, and reconnect with our creative essence. We become our own muse. We see and feel our feminine divinity. It is a powerful process of self-acceptance and integration. 💖 Self-Confidence & Self-Love As an empowerment coach, I help women build deep confidence and self-love. True transformation begins within. Lasting change comes from nurturing our internal landscape. 🔓 Internal Validation Embracing our messy, perfectly imperfect humanity means letting go of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and external validation. Confidence arises when we honour our internal compass — led by values, intuition, and the wisdom of our Higher Self. It takes courage to stand out. To risk vulnerability. But this is our superpower. As The Confidence Code says: “We can resent it, let it undermine us or limit us, or we can embrace our uniqueness and choose to wear it like a badge of honour.” Not everyone will understand your path. Not everyone will like you — and that’s okay…

🦋 Naked and Unapologetically Me Today, I’m spending the day naked. (Not in Sainsbury’s, don’t worry!) I’m on holiday — tucked in a remote Andalusian mountain village. There’s sun, a pool, and just me and my husband, unwinding and reconnecting. This has become a yearly ritual. Space to breathe, to be. No noise, no clothes — just presence. I’m not one for nudist beaches. But in private, with intention, I feel something powerful: freedom. In my 51-year-old skin. Crinkly, wobbly, beautiful. A body that’s carried life, love, and lived stories. We’ve been through a lot — illness, injuries, aches. But we’re still here. Still moving. Still shining. Floating in the water, stretching, twisting, sunlight dancing on my skin — I feel completely at ease. My mind drifts to my boudoir studio, @fyeoportraits, where I help women feel this same connection: safe, seen, powerful in their bodies. This naked time is intimate in more ways than one. My husband and I, just being — talking, laughing, holding space for each other. No distractions. That kind of closeness? It’s gold. I’m caring for my skin — reapplying SPF, choosing shade, noticing freckles and lines and softness, and feeling joy. I see the story in my body — and I honour it. 23 years in the studio has taught me this: How we talk to ourselves matters. Beauty isn’t youth — it’s energy. Confidence doesn’t come from size — it comes from truth. The incredible women I photograph daily remind me: aging is beautiful. Passion belongs to every age. Self-love is a daily choice. So yes — today, and tomorrow, I’m naked. And smiling. And deeply at home in my 51-year-old body. ✨ Soon I’ll be back in the studio, helping you feel this too — comfortable, confident, and radiant in your own skin. ❤️ #NakedAndUnapologetic #ThisIs51 #BodyConfidence #fyeoportraits #boudoir #BoudoirPhotographer #FYEO #SelfLoveClub #BodyPositivity #MidlifeMagic #RealBodiesRealStories #EmpoweredWomen

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @zoedoyle and I had a fab time catching up in the studio last week creating a sensational collection of new artistic sports themed portraits. This was Zoe’s 3rd shoot with me and we always create fabulous portraits! 📸 @Zoedoyle is a powerhouse. A world champion, British record holder and empowerment coach. A Masters Athlete, Zoe competes in women’s 45 middle distance. She’s frickin inspirational. Zoe brought a stunning collection of fabulous jewelled harnesses by designer Lorna Jane to her shoot along with some bold running-inspired looks including a standout Barbie-pink suit 💖 We explored a mix of glamour and athleticism, playing with fabric, movement, and my wind tunnel Beyoncé! Zoe was completely in her element – confident, curious, and game for every creative setup I had in mind for her. Her favorite part? The chance to wear those unique, special Lorna Jane pieces. And of course, just having fun! 🙏Thank you, Zoe, for bringing your magic to the studio, see you next time! Alexandra xx #StudioShoot #PortraitSession #lornajaneharnesses #MastersAthlete #boudoir #fyeoportraits #marlow #FashionMeetsFitness #BehindTheScenes #CreativePortraits #WomensRunning #Jewelledharness #BarbieCore #InStudio #AthleteInFocus #masters

🦋📸 A gorgeous boudoir session today with a stunning Bride2Be who’s surprising her unsuspecting groom with the most unforgettable wedding gift — a collection of boudoir photos! 💍💌 For one of the shots, she “borrowed” one of his favourite shirts and wore it with just her wedding shoes and hair band. “Thank you so much for a magical experience and making me feel so confident today has been wonderful and I can’t wait to give the pictures to my groom as a wedding gift x” This is why I do what I do — helping women feel bold, beautiful, and completely themselves. 💫 Brides, if you’ve ever thought about doing a boudoir shoot… take this as your sign. It’s more than a gift for someone else — it’s a gift to yourself. 🖤 #fyeoportraits #marlow #Boudoir #BoudoirBride #BridalBoudoir #GiftForTheGroom #BrideToBe #SomethingBorrowed #ConfidenceInBloom #WeddingGiftIdeas #EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen #SheSaidYes #BoudoirPhotography

📸🙌 After a photo shoot, one of my absolute favorite parts of the process is diving into the editing. There’s something so satisfying about scrolling through hundreds of shots, each one capturing a different vibe, a different moment, a different expression. 🦋 Most of my clients bring 3–5 outfit sets—heels, lingerie, jewelry, accessories—so there’s this amazing variety to work with, and that’s where the real fun begins. 🚀 During the shoot, I take tons of photos in each look. Then when I sit down to edit, I’m not just looking for a pretty picture—I’m watching for magic. I look at facial expressions, body language, energy. I ask: what feels real? What feels powerful? What tells a story? I also choose whether each image lives best in color or black & white. Sometimes a bold ColourPop shot says it all, and other times, a moody black-and-white edit with deep shadows brings out something raw and timeless. Putting together an album is one of my favorite creative challenges. It’s not just about picking “the best” shots—it’s about flow. Balance. Contrast. Sometimes I’ll pair a soft, sensual image with a punchy, dramatic one just to let them bounce off each other. Editing becomes this dance between light and mood and movement—and I love every second. Honestly, I’ve been glued to my computer since 7am this morning, fans blasting around me (because, yes, it’s boiling!)—but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. This part of the job? It’s pure joy. ✨💻📸 #photographyediting #behindthescenes #boudoirphotography #editorlife #photoeditor #creativelife #womeninphotography #photoshootprep #photographerworkflow #clientexperience #photographerlife #marlow #fyeoportraits #boudoir

📸 Today’s boudoir session was an absolute dream — a Marilyn Monroe-inspired shoot with a modern twist… ✨ My beautiful bride-to-be embodied 1950s starlet glamour, complete with vintage lingerie, soft Hollywood waves, and a playful cowboy theme that added the perfect edge 🤠💋 We recreated iconic Monroe portraits using my signature creative studio lighting — backlit glow, rich shadows, and an artistic smoky atmosphere that gave every image a cinematic mood. The soft directional light sculpted her figure while subtly smoothing skin for that timeless, flattering finish. Every frame felt like a still from a forgotten classic film. 🎞️ Creating boudoir portraits with light, mood, and a whole lot of heart. Alexandra x #BoudoirByAlexandra #MarilynMonroeVibes #WesternGlam #VintageBoudoir #CreativeLighting #BacklitMagic #SmokeyPortraits #FlatteringLight #BridalBoudoir #OldHollywoodStyle #CowgirlMuse #ArtfulBoudoir #50sInspired #fyeoportraits #boudoir #bridalboudoir #ukbride ⸻ Would you like a condensed version for stories or a more emotional tone too?

🌷 In a world full of filters, comparisons, and unsolicited opinions, here’s a truth worth repeating: how you feel about your body matters more than what anyone else thinks. 💛 We grow up being taught to seek validation—likes, compliments, approval. But the most powerful kind of confidence? It comes from within. You don’t need permission to feel beautiful. You don’t need to shrink yourself to fit someone else’s idea of worth. Your body is your home. It deserves love, care, and respect—not judgment or shame. That’s the heart of boudoir. It’s not about posing for someone else—it’s about reclaiming your narrative, owning your story, and celebrating your body exactly as it is. Boudoir is a radical act of self-love in a world that profits from insecurity. It’s saying, I am enough—even on the days I don’t feel like it. So show up for yourself. Unapologetic. Unforgettable. #boudoir #selflove #bodypositivity #boudoirphotography #youareenough #confidenceissexy #reclaimyourpower #marlow #fyeoportraits

✨My gorgeous bride today brought the most romantic, floaty satin gown — think windswept elegance meets soft sensuality. With my wind tunnel Beyoncé I created stunning backlit silhouettes and billowy black-and-white artistic shots. Absolutely obsessed with how it all turned out! 🖤 Bridal boudoir isn’t just a beautiful wedding gift — it’s a powerful confidence boost before your big day. Every bride deserves to feel fierce, feminine, and fearless before that red carpet moment. 👑 I never share my private boudoir photography client images, but you can check out my portfolio at fyeoportraits.co.uk or grab my book The Queen of Boudoir for all the behind-the-scenes magic. 💫 #UKBride #BridalBoudoir #marlow #BoudoirPhotography #BridalInspo #WeddingGiftIdeas #fyeoportraits #UKWeddingPhotographer #BrideToBeUK #FEELSexyLookAmazing #BoudoirUK #WeddingConfidence #EmpoweredBride #QueenVibesOnly #LuxuryBoudoir #BridalGlow #SatinDreams

✨ Body Oil Photo Magic ✨ Just wrapped a stunning body oil shoot today — helping a gorgeous client create a surprise gift for her hubby 🖤 Body oil boudoir is all about artistic, sensual skin-focused portraits — no need to show your face if you don’t want to. Think moody edgy body shots that celebrate the beauty of your body and skin tone. 💡 Top Tips: • Even out tan lines beforehand • Try dry body brushing a few days before your shoot • Water + oil = glistening skin magic ✨ • Low lighting & backlighting make skin glow You can come as you are — I’ve got towels, oils, and everything you need here at the studio. 📖 Want to see examples? Check out my E book The Queen of Boudoir available on Amazon or at this link https://stan.store/TheQueenOfBoudoir/p/e-book-dmhky Let’s create something sexy, artistic, and totally YOU. #BodyOilPhotography #boudoir #BoudoirInspo #ArtisticPortraits #EmpoweredBeauty #SkinGoals #StudioShoot #BoudoirPhotography #marlow #fyeoportraits

✨🌷Rose petals will be one of the stars of today’s boudoir photography session—bringing a touch of artistic romance! 📸🌹 As always, I won’t be sharing any photos from this private session (my clients’ trust means everything). But if you’re curious to see the magic we create together, you can explore my portfolio in The Queen of Boudoir—available now on Amazon. 📖👑 Petal-powered confidence and beauty! #Boudoir #fyeoportraits #boudoirphotography #QueenOfBoudoir #RosePetalVibes #LuxuryBoudoir #ClientPrivacyMatters #BoudoirPhotography #BoudoirBook #SelfLoveJourney #UnleashYourGoddess

Two of my favourite lingerie brands that never fail to inspire me — both as a boudoir photographer and a woman who adores beautiful lingerie. 💫 @bluebella and @maison_close create pieces that are equal parts daring, elegant, and empowering. Whether I’m behind the lens in my boudoir photography studio or slipping into something that makes me feel amazing, these brands always deliver that perfect balance of strength and sensuality. If you love lingerie that celebrates confidence at any age, go have a peek. You’ll thank me later. 😉 #BoudoirOver50 #LingerieLover #Bluebella #MaisonClose #EmpoweredBeauty #WomenOver50 #BoudoirPhotographer #ConfidenceIsSexy #fyeoportraits #marlow

✨ Not sure what to wear for your boudoir shoot? I’ve got you, gorgeous! 💁🏼‍♀️💋 💌 Download my FREE Boudoir Photography Guide – packed with styling tips to help you feel more confident on the build to your shoot day. Here’s a sneak peek of what to bring: 👙 LINGERIE – Think lace, bodysuits, garters… whatever makes you feel amazing. 👠 HEELS – They lengthen your legs + add that glam wow factor. 💎 ACCESSORIES – Jewellery, hairpieces, even a sassy hat can add a fun personal touch! Get the full checklist (and confidence boost!) in my free guide – DM me to get your copy 💕 #BoudoirPhotography #BoudoirPrep #FYEOportraits #SexyAndClassy #ConfidentWomen #BridalBoudoir #boudoiroutfitideas #marlow

✨ BRIDAL BOUDOIR ALERT ✨ Ever thought about giving your Groom an unforgettable wedding gift? 📷 I shoot stunning bridal portraits in my private boudoir studio near Marlow — a beautifully converted chapel, designed as a safe and empowering space just for you. 🖤 My studio is entirely black with professional lighting to sculpt your body in the most flattering way — classy, sexy, powerful, and uniquely you. 🦋Even if you’re camera-shy, I’ll guide you every step of the way. I promise you’ll look incredible. 💫 You’ll be posing on my custom Body Sculpting Platform, designed to help you achieve those signature, elegant shapes that make our portraits so flattering. Don’t worry if you usually hate having your picture taken — I’ll help you fall in love with how you look. 📺 Featured by the BBC and loved by Gok Wan and Alesha Dixon (who said: “This really boosts confidence”), this is more than a photoshoot — it’s an unforgettable experience that celebrates you. 💍 20,000+ brides have trusted FYEO Portraits since 2002 💌 Your portraits will be beautiful, artistic, and truly meaningful 🌟 “AMAZING – I’m over the moon with my photos! Thank you so much for such an amazing experience and the self-esteem boost I really needed before the wedding!” — R.G., Ruislip 📅 Now booking for 2025/26! Reserve your date & start planning your shoot today. With love, Alexandra xx @fyeoportraits #bridalboudoir #boudoirphotography #fyeoportraits #bridegiftidea #marlow #engaged #bride2be #bride

🔙 Throwback to when Reuters News filmed a feature at our studio… Brides were (and still are!) booking in to be photographed completely nude — wearing nothing but their wedding veil — creating unforgettable, intimate gifts for their partners. What a whirlwind that time was! Looking back now, I realise just how exciting (and brave!) it was to have such incredible press attention. TV & radio crews regularly visited the studio, fascinated by why women were choosing these shoots — and even more so by the empowerment it sparked. The press were genuinely surprised by how many women were eager to see themselves captured professionally — without filters, without shame. They came expecting scandal. They left talking about self-love. I truly believe it was revolutionary: Women saying, “I want to love my body exactly as it is.” So tell me — why do you think the press were so obsessed with what was happening at For Your Eyes Only Portraits? I’d really love to know… Love, Alexandra x 🦋 https://fyeo-portraits.lpages.co/boudoir-photography/ #FYEO #BoudoirPhotography #EmpoweredWomen #BodyConfidence #SelfLoveJourney #BridalGiftIdeas #NudePhotography #CelebrateYourself #BodyPositivity #ForYourEyesOnly #WeddingGiftsForHim #FemaleEmpowerment #ConfidenceThroughPhotography #BoudoirShoot #LoveYourselfFirst

🔙 Throwback to when Reuters News filmed a feature at our studio… Brides were (and still are!) booking in to be photographed completely nude — wearing nothing but their wedding veil — creating unforgettable, intimate gifts for their partners. What a whirlwind that time was! Looking back now, I realise just how exciting (and brave!) it was to have such incredible press attention. TV & radio crews regularly visited the studio, fascinated by why women were choosing these shoots — and even more so by the empowerment it sparked. The press were genuinely surprised by how many women were eager to see themselves captured professionally — without filters, without shame. They came expecting scandal. They left talking about self-love. I truly believe it was revolutionary: Women saying, “I want to love my body exactly as it is.” So tell me — why do you think the press were so obsessed with what was happening at For Your Eyes Only Portraits? I’d really love to know… Love, Alexandra x 🦋 https://fyeo-portraits.lpages.co/boudoir-photography/ #FYEO #BoudoirPhotography #EmpoweredWomen #BodyConfidence #SelfLoveJourney #BridalGiftIdeas #NudePhotography #CelebrateYourself #BodyPositivity #ForYourEyesOnly #WeddingGiftsForHim #FemaleEmpowerment #ConfidenceThroughPhotography #BoudoirShoot #LoveYourselfFirst

🔙 Throwback to when Reuters News filmed a feature at our studio… Brides were (and still are!) booking in to be photographed completely nude — wearing nothing but their wedding veil — creating unforgettable, intimate gifts for their partners. What a whirlwind that time was! Looking back now, I realise just how exciting (and brave!) it was to have such incredible press attention. TV & radio crews regularly visited the studio, fascinated by why women were choosing these shoots — and even more so by the empowerment it sparked. The press were genuinely surprised by how many women were eager to see themselves captured professionally — without filters, without shame. They came expecting scandal. They left talking about self-love. I truly believe it was revolutionary: Women saying, “I want to love my body exactly as it is.” So tell me — why do you think the press were so obsessed with what was happening at For Your Eyes Only Portraits? I’d really love to know… Love, Alexandra x 🦋 https://fyeo-portraits.lpages.co/boudoir-photography/ #FYEO #BoudoirPhotography #EmpoweredWomen #BodyConfidence #SelfLoveJourney #BridalGiftIdeas #NudePhotography #CelebrateYourself #BodyPositivity #ForYourEyesOnly #WeddingGiftsForHim #FemaleEmpowerment #ConfidenceThroughPhotography #BoudoirShoot #LoveYourselfFirst

🔙 Throwback to when Reuters News filmed a feature at our studio… Brides were (and still are!) booking in to be photographed completely nude — wearing nothing but their wedding veil — creating unforgettable, intimate gifts for their partners. What a whirlwind that time was! Looking back now, I realise just how exciting (and brave!) it was to have such incredible press attention. TV & radio crews regularly visited the studio, fascinated by why women were choosing these shoots — and even more so by the empowerment it sparked. The press were genuinely surprised by how many women were eager to see themselves captured professionally — without filters, without shame. They came expecting scandal. They left talking about self-love. I truly believe it was revolutionary: Women saying, “I want to love my body exactly as it is.” So tell me — why do you think the press were so obsessed with what was happening at For Your Eyes Only Portraits? I’d really love to know… Love, Alexandra x 🦋 https://fyeo-portraits.lpages.co/boudoir-photography/ #FYEO #BoudoirPhotography #EmpoweredWomen #BodyConfidence #SelfLoveJourney #BridalGiftIdeas #NudePhotography #CelebrateYourself #BodyPositivity #ForYourEyesOnly #WeddingGiftsForHim #FemaleEmpowerment #ConfidenceThroughPhotography #BoudoirShoot #LoveYourselfFirst

🔙 Throwback to when Reuters News filmed a feature at our studio… Brides were (and still are!) booking in to be photographed completely nude — wearing nothing but their wedding veil — creating unforgettable, intimate gifts for their partners. What a whirlwind that time was! Looking back now, I realise just how exciting (and brave!) it was to have such incredible press attention. TV & radio crews regularly visited the studio, fascinated by why women were choosing these shoots — and even more so by the empowerment it sparked. The press were genuinely surprised by how many women were eager to see themselves captured professionally — without filters, without shame. They came expecting scandal. They left talking about self-love. I truly believe it was revolutionary: Women saying, “I want to love my body exactly as it is.” So tell me — why do you think the press were so obsessed with what was happening at For Your Eyes Only Portraits? I’d really love to know… Love, Alexandra x 🦋 https://fyeo-portraits.lpages.co/boudoir-photography/ #FYEO #BoudoirPhotography #EmpoweredWomen #BodyConfidence #SelfLoveJourney #BridalGiftIdeas #NudePhotography #CelebrateYourself #BodyPositivity #ForYourEyesOnly #WeddingGiftsForHim #FemaleEmpowerment #ConfidenceThroughPhotography #BoudoirShoot #LoveYourselfFirst

🔙 Throwback to when Reuters News filmed a feature at our studio… Brides were (and still are!) booking in to be photographed completely nude — wearing nothing but their wedding veil — creating unforgettable, intimate gifts for their partners. What a whirlwind that time was! Looking back now, I realise just how exciting (and brave!) it was to have such incredible press attention. TV & radio crews regularly visited the studio, fascinated by why women were choosing these shoots — and even more so by the empowerment it sparked. The press were genuinely surprised by how many women were eager to see themselves captured professionally — without filters, without shame. They came expecting scandal. They left talking about self-love. I truly believe it was revolutionary: Women saying, “I want to love my body exactly as it is.” So tell me — why do you think the press were so obsessed with what was happening at For Your Eyes Only Portraits? I’d really love to know… Love, Alexandra x 🦋 https://fyeo-portraits.lpages.co/boudoir-photography/ #FYEO #BoudoirPhotography #EmpoweredWomen #BodyConfidence #SelfLoveJourney #BridalGiftIdeas #NudePhotography #CelebrateYourself #BodyPositivity #ForYourEyesOnly #WeddingGiftsForHim #FemaleEmpowerment #ConfidenceThroughPhotography #BoudoirShoot #LoveYourselfFirst

🔙 Throwback to when Reuters News filmed a feature at our studio… Brides were (and still are!) booking in to be photographed completely nude — wearing nothing but their wedding veil — creating unforgettable, intimate gifts for their partners. What a whirlwind that time was! Looking back now, I realise just how exciting (and brave!) it was to have such incredible press attention. TV & radio crews regularly visited the studio, fascinated by why women were choosing these shoots — and even more so by the empowerment it sparked. The press were genuinely surprised by how many women were eager to see themselves captured professionally — without filters, without shame. They came expecting scandal. They left talking about self-love. I truly believe it was revolutionary: Women saying, “I want to love my body exactly as it is.” So tell me — why do you think the press were so obsessed with what was happening at For Your Eyes Only Portraits? I’d really love to know… Love, Alexandra x 🦋 https://fyeo-portraits.lpages.co/boudoir-photography/ #FYEO #BoudoirPhotography #EmpoweredWomen #BodyConfidence #SelfLoveJourney #BridalGiftIdeas #NudePhotography #CelebrateYourself #BodyPositivity #ForYourEyesOnly #WeddingGiftsForHim #FemaleEmpowerment #ConfidenceThroughPhotography #BoudoirShoot #LoveYourselfFirst

🔙 Throwback to when Reuters News filmed a feature at our studio… Brides were (and still are!) booking in to be photographed completely nude — wearing nothing but their wedding veil — creating unforgettable, intimate gifts for their partners. What a whirlwind that time was! Looking back now, I realise just how exciting (and brave!) it was to have such incredible press attention. TV & radio crews regularly visited the studio, fascinated by why women were choosing these shoots — and even more so by the empowerment it sparked. The press were genuinely surprised by how many women were eager to see themselves captured professionally — without filters, without shame. They came expecting scandal. They left talking about self-love. I truly believe it was revolutionary: Women saying, “I want to love my body exactly as it is.” So tell me — why do you think the press were so obsessed with what was happening at For Your Eyes Only Portraits? I’d really love to know… Love, Alexandra x 🦋 https://fyeo-portraits.lpages.co/boudoir-photography/ #FYEO #BoudoirPhotography #EmpoweredWomen #BodyConfidence #SelfLoveJourney #BridalGiftIdeas #NudePhotography #CelebrateYourself #BodyPositivity #ForYourEyesOnly #WeddingGiftsForHim #FemaleEmpowerment #ConfidenceThroughPhotography #BoudoirShoot #LoveYourselfFirst