How do you prepare the morning of your shoots?

Once I get to the studio, I turn on the lights, pick some fun music, put away any clean lingerie and sheets that came back from the cleaner, and just do a general walk-through to make sure the Roomba did a good job the night before. Lastly, I look over the client questionnaire, one last time before the client arrives.

Are there any routines you have that help you get into photographer mode?

Not really, I like to listen to music in the studio pretty loud before the client gets there. What type of music just depends on my mood… but more than likely it has to have swear words and a strong beat!

Myth #1) Boudoir is just about taking sexy photos.

False! Your boudoir session is about much more than just taking sexy photos. Although, we will definitely be doing lots of that! Your photo shoot is just as much about empowering you as it is about celebrating your physical beauty.

When my clients and I meet for the first time, it feels like two old friends reuniting. This is because there is a certain effortless bond that you and I will share because of our journey together. Boudoir photography is intimate and vulnerable. And, as your photographer, it’s my mission to stand in as your hype girl and cheer you on each step of the way.

When picking out your boudoir outfits, the most important thing to look for are styles that make you feel sensual, empowered, and most importantly, like yourself.

There are countless different styles that you can choose for your boudoir session.

And, in this post we are sharing 9 of the most popular styles at our studio!

Which one do you want to wear for your boudoir photo shoot?!

After seeing your images, you will hardly recognize the woman in them. Not because you will have your hair and makeup done or stunning lingerie pieces on, but because of the confidence you will be radiating.

During your photo shoot, I’ll be guiding you through the experience to make sure that only your most flattering angles are captured.

So what’s the secret?!

In this post, I am going to share with you some of my top tips for mastering your boudoir photo shoot.

And, don’t sweat! You don’t have to have these memorized :)

Let’s get into it…

Whether you have a partner or not, indulging in some self-care this Valentine’s Day will breathe new life into your relationship with yourself.

In doing so, you will be able to show up more presently in ALL of your relationships and roles.

I like to take this time to reflect on my self-care practices and indulge however I am drawn to do so.

Sometimes this means booking myself a massage and other times it means splurging on that lingerie piece I have been eyeing.

After the busyness of the new year, I am sure we are all craving a little time to treat ourselves and feel pampered.

So why not give yourself that luxury!?

This shoot blew me away. To be honest, I knew it would when Mandy shared her vision for her images but seeing them come to life was on another level. Seeing Mandy embrace her inner vixen and show up fearlessly in front of the camera took my breath away.

For many of my clients, sharing their true vision for their images, wardrobe looks, and hair and makeup can feel very vulnerable. It’s not often that we are encouraged to express these deep parts of ourselves. But, when you do, you will radiate confidence and self-worth from the inside out.

In doing so, your images will represent an inner transformation that only you or an intimate partner can truly understand.

I was thrilled to hear that Mandy was comfortable sharing her images on the blog with you…

So you’ve booked your boudoir shoot and your session day is quickly approaching. Like so many of my clients, you have a running list of all of the things you want to get done before shoot day. Like, “lose that extra weight”, “clear up those blemishes”, “heal those stretch marks”.

The list could go on and on…

Babe, I’m here to tell you that you can ditch that never-ending to-do list. '“Why is that?”, you might be asking. Because, the purpose of your boudoir shoot is to unleash your natural beauty, not change anything about yourself.

Oftentimes, booking a boudoir shoot can feel like taking a leap of faith. You might be wondering, “am I really ready for this experience or should I wait until all the stars align?”

Well, the truth is you are likely far more prepared and ready to experience this empowering journey than you might think!

I know it may be hard to believe because, on the outside looking in, the women in our photos look like they’ve got it all figured out, right?

For many of my boudoir photography clients, going nude for their photo shoot is a carefully thought-out decision. And for some women, bearing it all in front of the camera is their main reason for booking in the first place!

We are all at different stages with our body confidence. As your boudoir photographer, my job is to meet you where you are at and guide you through the experience that is most aligned with who you are.