As a boudoir photographer, I pour my heart and creativity into capturing intimate, empowering, and artistic images of my clients. Each photograph tells a story of self-love, confidence, and beauty, celebrating the human form in a tasteful and authentic way. Yet, despite our best efforts to create respectful and artful content, we are faced an ongoing struggle. Our work keeps getting flagged, removed, or even shadowbanned on social media platforms.
It’s frustrating, disheartening, and quite frankly confusing.
Boudoir photography is a balance between sensuality and empowerment. The goal is never to cross into explicit or inappropriate territory. Instead, to create images that help clients see themselves in a new light. Unfortunately, many algorithms don’t understand the nuances of this.
Social media policies are notoriously vague when it comes to content moderation, often lumping anything remotely sensual into the “adult content” category. These platforms rely heavily on AI to police images, and let’s be real it isn’t great at distinguishing between a beautifully lit boudoir photo and something genuinely harmful or exploitative.
What makes the situation even more maddening is the inconsistency. Celebrities can post near-nude or provocative photos that garner millions of likes, but when a boudoir photographer posts a tasteful image of a client in lingerie, it’s flagged for violating community guidelines. This double standard is not only frustrating but also perpetuates harmful stigmas around body positivity and artistic expression.
It feels like a constant uphill battle to convince these platforms that boudoir photography isn’t about objectification, it’s about empowerment.
Social media is a critical tool for connecting with potential clients and showcasing our work. A flagged post can lead to reduced visibility, account warnings, or even the dreaded shadowban, which makes it nearly impossible for new audiences to find us.
The world of boudoir photography deserves more respect. Our work is about helping people celebrate their bodies and their stories. I wish social media platforms would recognize that, instead of forcing us to tiptoe around unclear and inconsistent rules.
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