A growing number of women are stripping off for a boudoir photoshoot after experiencing the dramatic results from weight loss drug Mounjaro. British Boudoir Photographer Alexandra Vince has been on the frontline of this unexpected trend and sees how body shapes are changing.
“I’ve never seen so many body transformations in all my 23 years photographing women naked.”
Vince, who has specialised in photographing women in midlife for over 20 years, says the trend has emerged in recent months, with clients describing Mounjaro as a major turning point in how they feel about their bodies.
“Many of the women I work with have been through menopause and felt stuck in a body they no longer recognised,” Vince says. “They describe Mounjaro as a reset—something that helped them feel in control again.”
But she also notes growing concerns.
“Clients report that Mounjaro suppresses their appetite so strongly that they often forget to eat,” she says. “Some arrive for their boudoir shoot having not eaten all day, and many mention feeling physically weaker due to loss of muscle.”
Some clients have told Vince they accessed the drug through aesthetic clinics, online providers, or high street pharmacies, rather than via NHS or GP consultations.
“It’s clear that some are self-managing their use of the drug, and that worries me,” she adds. “There’s very little conversation about how to sustain health after the weight comes off.”
Vince says that while the photoshoots are often booked to celebrate a transformation, they also reflect a deeper emotional process. After menopause, many women report feeling disconnected from their bodies, and photography becomes a way to mark change and reclaim a sense of self.
“The shoots aren’t just about aesthetics. For many, it’s a way to reconnect with how they see themselves—and how they want to feel,” she says.
As weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro become more common, Vince believes the focus shouldn’t just be on the physical results, but on how women are supported before, during, and after such major changes.
“Weight loss is only one part of the picture,” she says. “Confidence and body image are built over time, and they’re often tied to much more than just size or shape.”
In her studio For Your Eyes Only Portraits, Vince has worked with thousands of women over the past two decades. She’s also written about her experience in her book The Queen of Boudoir, reflecting on how photography can help women process and shift the way they see themselves.
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About Alexandra Vince
Alexandra Vince, 52, is a boudoir photographer based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. She specialises in portraiture for women over 40 and is the founder of For Your Eyes Only Portraits. Her work focuses on themes of self-image, midlife transitions, and body confidence.
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