Boudoir Photography Reviews

23 Years of Empowering Women Through Boudoir Photography! ✨📸

For Your Eyes Only Portraits has been so lucky to be featured in incredible press over the years—newspapers, magazines, radio, TV shows, tube station posters, and even a movie! 🎬

Looking back, it’s amazing to see how the photography has evolved and to remember all the incredible moments along the way. My passion remains the same: helping women feel confident, empowered, and beautiful in their own skin—at every age, in every shape, and through every chapter of life. 💖

Here’s to 23 years of celebrating YOU! 🥂

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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”

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🥰 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.

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🌷About last night…
What an incredible evening at @rawtalks ‘Women’s Voices’ event, produced by the amazing Tamsin Napier-Munn and hosted at The Green Room in Henley-on-Thames.

💡 I was honoured to take the stage and share my talk, ‘Change The Lens On Your Life’—a message close to my heart about body image, self-love, and the power of seeing yourself through a kinder, more compassionate lens. This talk dives into how this shift impacts every part of our lives: from careers to relationships and even our sex lives.

⭐️A special shoutout to two very special ladies; @sexcoachbo for sharing her powerful and personal story about why she booked a photoshoot with me, and to Susi, who deeply inspired us all with her story of recovery, resilience and reconnection.

🥰 Working with Tamsin has been a TOTAL game changer for me.
Her expert key note speaker coaching has helped me to uncover my story, find my voice, and truly connect with my most authentic self. Tamsin - I can’t thank you enough!

In my talk, ‘Change The Lens on Your Life’ I open up about the challenges I’ve faced—including my daughter’s cleft lip and palate—and what I learned from my very first nude photoshoot client. Vulnerable? Yes. Empowering? Absolutely.

➡️ I’m available for keynote speaking engagements—DM me or reach out via @rawtalks to book.

🦋 To every woman who showed up last night with an open heart: thank you. You made the evening utterly unforgettable.

With love,
Alexandra xx

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🎈 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

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I’ve had a shift in mindset…
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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.
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But now… I see something deeper.
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I don’t think I own my body anymore.
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I think I’m its caretaker. A steward. My body isn’t a possession — it’s a vessel for something much bigger:
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Love.
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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.
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As a mum, my body has created, carried, and supported life.
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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.
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As a partner, my body connects me to love, intimacy, and shared joy.
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As a daughter, my body helps me care for my aging parents.
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My body is how I show up.
For work. For love. For life.
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So no — I don’t think my body is mine anymore.
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My body is owned by Love.
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By the love I give.
The love I receive.
The love that moves through my family, my relationships, my purpose.
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This isn’t about sacrifice — it’s about meaning.
It’s about seeing the body not as something we own, but something we honor.
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A sacred vessel.
A gift.
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❤️My body belongs to Love.
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What do you think? Let’s start a conversation.
Alexandra x

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @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

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⭐️ You’re getting married.
Everyone’s focused on the dress, the flowers, the big day.

But what about you?

A bridal boudoir shoot isn’t just a gift for your partner—
It’s a gift for yourself.

It’s a moment to pause in the whirlwind,
to step into your feminine power, your softness, your sensuality—
to see yourself through the lens of love before you say “I do.”

With me, this isn’t just a photoshoot.

It’s a mind-shifting, heart-opening experience that celebrates the woman behind the bride.

Thanks to the fabulous and beautiful energy that is @jodiedyerofficial for sharing her bridal boudoir photos.

Alexandra
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🥰 “These pictures are from my 3rd boudoir shoot at FYEO Portraits. I have to say, every time I step in front of the camera, I feel a little more me.”

“Today I wore my favourite sparkly shoes, a crisp white shirt, and carried with me a story that isn’t always easy to tell.”

“In 2019, I was diagnosed with severe endometriosis. Since then, I’ve had four surgeries. Four times I’ve gone under the knife, four times I’ve had to piece myself back together. These scars—both the ones you can see and the ones you can’t—mark chapters of resilience that I never imagined I’d have to live through.”

“My body is different now. It looks different, it feels different. But through all the pain, the recoveries, the ups and downs, I’ve grown stronger. I’ve learned to advocate for myself in ways I never thought I could.”

“And yet… if I’m honest, the last couple of years I felt like I lost something. My spark. My mojo. That part of me that lit up rooms and laughed too loud and dreamed big. Maybe you know that feeling—the quiet slip of losing touch with yourself while you’re just trying to survive.”

“That’s why today mattered so much. This shoot was about showing up for myself.”

“Stronger now.” Jodie 🦋

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost your shine, I hope you know it can come back. Maybe not all at once, maybe not in the same way—but with patience, courage, and a little bit of sparkle, it can return.

Here’s to healing, to rediscovery, and to never giving up on the version of ourselves we still dream of becoming. 💫

Alexandra x
Huge thanks to Jodie for sharing her story and for taking part in my ‘Media Shoot Campaign’- a series of client stories to help celebrate my 20th year in business, 3 years ago.

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✨ 💡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… ...

🤗 Portraits of the very fabulous Jacqui, age 59 years young. Thank you Jacqui, 😘 for taking part in my Media Shoot! It’s been really wonderful to share your beautiful portraits and showcase my work because normally my work is normally super private.

Have a lovely birthday Jacqui and I hope to see you again very soon. 😘

… There’s nothing more empowering than seeing yourself through a new lens—bold, beautiful, and completely YOU. Whether it’s a gift for someone special or just for yourself, a boudoir session is the ultimate act of self-love.

Let’s create timeless, intimate portraits that make you feel powerful, fearless, and unapologetically stunning.

Ready to book your dream boudoir session?

➡️ DM me to reserve your spot!

You deserve this.
Alex x

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