20 Empowering Gift Ideas to Get Your Christmas Shopping Started (All Sizes, Not Just Plus Size)

Listen up, gift-giving goddess! Christmas shopping doesn't have to be another stress-fest where you panic-buy random stuff that ends up collecting dust. This year? We're doing it differently. We're choosing gifts that actually matter, ones that whisper (or shout) "You're amazing" every single time they're used.

Forget the cookie-cutter crap. We're talking about gifts that empower, inspire, and remind your people that they're absolute badasses. And here's the best part: these ideas work for everyone. No size restrictions, no body-type limitations, just pure empowerment wrapped up with a bow.

Ready to become the gift-giving legend your family and friends never knew they needed? Let's dive in.

Empowering Boudoir Gifts You Can Buy From Through The Lens

Let’s skip the stuff that gathers dust and give confidence that actually sticks. Every single idea below is something you can purchase directly from Through The Lens—experiences, products, and keepsakes that say “you’re fire” every time they’re seen, held, or hung.

1. Solo Boudoir Session (for you, your sister, your bestie) Gift the ultimate confidence day: pro hair and makeup, expert pose coaching, curated sets, and jaw-dropping photos. We handle nerves, lighting, and angles. You just show up and glow.

2. Bestie/Sister Back-to-Back Sessions Make it a power day. Book consecutive sessions and hype each other like Beyoncé-level backup. Laughter, glam, and memories you’ll talk about for years.

3. Couples Boudoir Session Sweet. Spicy. Yours. Celebrate your connection with a guided, intimate session built on trust and consent—open to all couples, all bodies, all love stories.

4. Men’s Boudoir/Confidence Portrait Session Yes, men deserve to feel damn good, too. Strong, artistic portraits with pose coaching, styling help, and that “did I just model?” energy.

5. Outdoor Golden Hour Session (Wenatchee Valley magic) Wheat fields, rivers, skies that blush at sunset. We take your story into nature for cinematic, high-contrast art that looks like an editorial spread.

6. Empowerment Event Ticket (Group Experience) Snag a spot at our special events—high-energy, women-centered sessions with curated sets and coaching. Think hype squad meets magazine cover.

7. Holiday Mini Session (Festive vibes, limited spots) Seasonal, sparkly, and fast. Perfect for gifting a taste of the experience—and creating images for calendars, cards, and ornaments.

8. Session Upgrade: Extra Looks + Extended Time More outfits. More sets. More YOU. Add time to play, experiment, and get even more variety in your final gallery.

9. Location Upgrade: Studio + Outdoor Combo Can’t choose? Don’t. Start in-studio; finish riverside or in the fields. Two aesthetics, one unforgettable day.

10. Personalized 12-Month Boudoir Calendar For your partner who deserves a year of “damn, that’s my person.” Custom-designed with your favorite images and important dates.

11. Christmas Tree Ornament with Your Boudoir Photo Festive, flirty, and oh-so-you. A keepsake that makes the whole tree blush—in the best way.

12. Luxury Album (Custom-Designed) Thick pages. Stunning layouts. A hand-held love letter to your confidence. We design it with you so every turn feels like a mic drop.

13. Professional Prints (Singles or Curated Sets) Museum-worthy quality without the fuss. For desks, nightstands, and that one spot you pass 100 times a day.

14. Wall Art (Framed, Canvas, or Metal) Make your home your hype zone. Big, beautiful pieces that greet you with “oh hey, powerhouse” every time you walk by.

15. Private Digital Gallery Beautifully edited images, delivered in a secure, shareable gallery. For partners who travel, long-distance lovers, or anyone who wants confidence on tap.

16. Gift Certificate: Any Session Not sure on dates? Give the green light and let them choose the when. Instant win.

17. Gift Certificate: Product/Print Credit Pre-pay for albums, wall art, calendars, ornaments—aka the good stuff. It’s permission to go big without guilt.

18. Confidence Bundle: Session + Album Our most-loved combo. Book the experience and guarantee it lives off your phone in a show-stopping album.

19. Power Couple Bundle: Couples Session + Statement Wall Art Your love, larger than life. Celebrate your story with a signature piece you’ll both grin at daily.

20. The “All-In” Experience (Custom Package) Session, pro glam, studio + outdoor, album, wall art, digital gallery—the works. Tell us your vision; we’ll build your dream gift around it.

Every option comes with expert coaching, professional hair and makeup, and intentional, body-positive direction that celebrates your #PerfectlyImperfect self. This is more than a shoot. It’s a before-and-after for your confidence.

Your Gift-Giving Game Plan

Here's what makes these gifts different from the usual holiday panic purchases: they keep giving long after December 25th. Every time that album lands in their hands, every time that wall art winks at them from the hallway, every time the calendar flips to a new month of “hot damn”—your thoughtfulness keeps working.

The best empowering gifts aren't about perfection. They're about recognition. They say "I see your fire," "I honor your story," and "Your #PerfectlyImperfect self is worthy of celebration—today."

Stop overthinking it. Stop second-guessing whether your people will "get it." They will. Because everyone: and I mean everyone: deserves to feel celebrated, supported, and empowered.

Ready to make this the year your gifts actually matter? Your people are waiting to feel seen, supported, and celebrated. And you? You're about to become the gift-giving legend who makes it happen.

Want to give the ultimate confidence gift? Check out our gift card options and let someone experience the magic of seeing themselves through our lens. Because confidence looks good on everyone: no exceptions.