IWD Forest Collective
A body-honoring group boudoir experience in the woods
In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re gathering women and femme-identifying humans for a free, outdoor group boudoir experience celebrating bodies, connection, and collective power.
Here's the deal:
March 1st · 8:30 AM
Yellowpoint area (exact location shared after registration)
This is your invitation to step into the forest and be witnessed, rooted, radiant, and wildly yourself.
This is our third year hosting this shoot, and every year it gets more magical, more freeing, and more “why don’t we do this all the time?!”
💖 Come as you are
💖 Wear what makes you feel powerful
💖 Participate at your own comfort level
💖 Leave with images that remind you who the hell you are
Each participant receives:
Multiple edited group images
At least one individual image
Professional guidance, grounding energy, and hype every step of the way
Images will be delivered before March 8 (International Women’s Day) so you can celebrate loud and proud.
Participants are welcome to download and share their images freely—we love a tag when you post 💖
🌿 Wardrobe & styling vibes
Think forest muse meets boudoir goddess:
Neutrals, nudes, forest greens, browns, creams
Lingerie, slips, open layers, cozy knits, or nothing but confidence
Barefoot encouraged
We’ll have flowing fabrics on hand
We’ll also use natural foliage clipped and styled on-site
This is not about matching—it’s about belonging.
🌧 Weather reality check
This is a rain-or-shine experience.
The forest doesn’t cancel—she adapts, and so do we.
A bathrobe, towel and slip on and off footwear will help make this experience more comfortable regardless of the weather.
(Trust me—some of the most powerful images come from imperfect conditions.)
Meet your photographer
Hi, I’m Brooke 🤍
Founder of Captured Essence Photography / Nanaimo Boudoir
I’m a body-positive, empowerment-focused, intuitive boudoir photographer with:
20 years of photography experience
14 years specializing in boudoir
This shoot exists because I believe:
You don’t need to change your body to deserve to be seen.
You don’t need permission to take up space.
And when women gather without comparison, something powerful happens.
Hosting this collective for the third year is one of my greatest honors.
FAQ 💬
I'm nervous. Is that normal?
Absolutely! Showing up for yourself can feel big and scary — and that’s exactly why it’s so powerful.
You’ll be surrounded by women who totally get it. We’ll laugh, we’ll cheer each other on, and you’ll leave feeling like a damn queen.
Can I bring a friend?
YES, please do! Just make sure they sign up too and complete the waiver ahead of time. The more, the merrier (and the louder we can cheer each other on)!
Will my images be shared publicly?
Yes. This is a collaborative group experience, and images from the event will be shared on social media and promotional platforms.
By stepping in front of the camera, you are consenting to image use.
Participants will also be able to download and share their images freely—we love when you tag us.
Do I have to do individual photos?
Nope! Individual images are totally optional. If you want to step in front of the camera solo, we’ll make it happen, if you'd rather just vibe with the group, that’s perfect too.
No pressure, no judgment, all love.
Do I have to be nude?
Absolutely not. There is no requirement for nudity at any point during this experience.
The main group images will be clothed / lingerie / layered, and everyone who attends is welcome to participate in those. An optional body-honoring, artistic nude group image will be offered after the clothed images are complete.