Do I Need To Lose Weight Before Doing A Boudoir Session?

Do I Need To Lose Weight Before Doing A Boudoir Session? So, do you need to lose weight before doing a boudoir session? 100% absolutely NOT!!! "I want to do a boudoir session but would like to lose some weight first". That is a refrain I hear from potential clients time and time again –– women who are afraid they are not good enough in their current size for whatever reason. Women used…

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Bridal Boudoir: Three Questions Brides Should Ask When Considering A Boudoir Session

So you’re getting married, congratulations!! If you’re reading this article you’ve likely just heard about boudoir photography and are probably interested in learning more about it. Maybe you've come across some beautiful bridal images on IG or FB.  Maybe your curiosity was piqued after hearing a friend talk about their own boudoir session and how confident it made them feel.  Whatever the reason, a boudoir photo session is an amazing experience that helps…

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Top 3 Lingerie Colors For Boudoir

Top 3 Colors To Wear For Your Boudoir Session There's a lot of options out there when deciding what to wear for your boudoir photo session.  Most of our clients have no idea where to even start when it comes to finding something to wear.  Of course you want lingerie to look sexy and make you feel beautiful but it also needs to fit your body type and look good in photographs.  Over…

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Boudoir Photo Shoot: Change Your Narrative

Boudoir Photo Shoot: Change Your Narrative There are a lot of reasons women decide to do a boudoir photo shoot. For some it's to celebrate a milestone event in their lives like a divorce or a large weight loss. For others it's a chance to do something special to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or wedding. A lot of women decide to do boudoir to gift to a significant other or just for themselves…

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Boudoir Session With Kanak

When I first started working with women in a studio I had the pleasure to shoot Kanak for a glamour style portrait session.  I was just starting out and not really sure what I was doing but she was a good sport about my trial and error posing.  I was just experimenting a bit with boudoir and asked her if she might want to do a few of those shots.  She was extremely…

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Woman Does Boudoir Photoshoot Without Lingerie

I love lingerie but it's not necessary for super sexy boudoir photos.  When clients book a boudoir session in our Alexandria Virginia studio, we provide an extensive guide to help clients shop for items that are right for their body types.  We are also working on building a client wardrobe for items that we know will look good on all women of various shapes and sizes.  As much as I love a lacy…

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Top 3 Boudoir Poses For All Body Types

I say it all the time because it's true....boudoir photography is for women of all ages and sizes!  After working with women in the studio for the last four years I have developed a few favorite poses that I know my clients will love. Posing clients and utilizing lighting is a secret weapon to create gorgeous photos that my clients love.  I have developed an entire posing system that I am always updating…

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Boudoir Studio Sets For Every Body

Boudoir Studio Sets For Every Body As a small private studio, I give a lot of consideration to our set options when thinking about adding new items. The newest addition to the studio is the teal chaise.  It's such a beautiful color and flattering for every client.   I love the glamour of velvet and jewel tones in the studio and it's easy to change up the looks of my set with different furs…

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Self Love-What It Is & How To Achieve It Through Boudoir Photography

Hello Gorgeous!  I say it all the time but you deserve to be loved not only by those around you but by the most important person in your life- YOU! As a boudoir photographer I often talk about boudoir photography in the context of self love.  What does this mean exactly?  Well, it really means just what you think it means, loving yourself!  Feeling love for yourself creates happiness within which is an…

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