I’ve been a boudoir photographer in Alexandria Virginia for almost 10 years. This isn’t the first post I’ve written providing advice about what not to do before a boudoir session. As my business model has changed over the years and my experience has grown my list has evolved as well. Some things will always remain like avoiding a bad spray tan or using body oil that just gets all over the floor and furniture. Of course, I will discuss all of those details with you before the session.

Here's a look at the images you would have from a boudoir session in my studio.

7 Questions To Help You Choose The Right Boudoir Photographer For Your Boudoir Session-And 1 Question You Shouldn't Ask You have a lot of options out there when trying to choose the right photographer for your boudoir photos. Here is a list of  7 questions to help you determine if you and the photographer are a good fit.  Here's my updated list for 2023 1. How Do You Help Me Prepare For A Boudoir Session?It’s…

Boudoir Isn’t Just A Gift For Your Special Someone—It’s A Gift For You Too!   I strongly believe boudoir shouldn't be about creating a gift for someone else. I know most people think of boudoir as something women do to surprise a partner or loved one but it's important to recognize that a boudoir session is first and foremost a gift for oneself and here's 4 reasons why.   1.Boosts Self-Confidence: A boudoir…

We now offer an extensive client wardrobe in sizes XS-6XL. Come play dress up with us!

Last week I had the pleasure of working with Lany.  She has been working hard over the last year to lose weight and feel healthier.  She had decided that once she hit a milestone of losing 100 pounds she would book a boudoir session.  It was so inspiring to hear her amazing story.  I was very flattered she chose our studio.  Here's what Lany had to say about her session. "Last week I…

It does seem at first that the cell phone would have put boudoir photographers out of business. After all, how hard could it be to get some good nudie pics of yourself that you could share with that special someone? Well, as it turns out, it's way harder than it looks! A lot of factors go in to creating stunning boudoir imagery. A professional boudoir photographer knows all the secret ingredients to create…

Albums are my best selling studio product. They really are a once in a lifetime gift for yourself or someone else.  Professionally printed photographic paper on thick pages bound in a lay flat leather book is the perfect presentation to really make your photos stand out.  It's a keepsake you enjoy for years to come.  Here's a few words from previous clients to endorse my custom designed albums."When I gave the album to…