Lauren's happy + romantic flower boudoir session

Lauren is an amazing human, with so much warmth. For her first boudoir session with me, she booked a minimalist session and afterwards she felt so excited to plan a full boudoir session for herself for the following year! When planning her second session, Lauren immediately felt drawn to my flower boudoir concept. She loves peonies and wanted her boudoir photographs to include a blend of colorful and monochromatic moments. She wanted the overall mood to feel romantic, feminine, soft, confident, and joyful. 

Deciding what to wear for a boudoir photoshoot

For her first look, Lauren wore a blue lace body suit. She felt confident and powerful in this outfit, and she wanted her portraits to highlight the artful, sculptural lines of her body. She also loved how this look paired with the flowy fabrics I have at the studio. I photographed her standing in front of, laying on top of, and dancing with the fabrics, creating a series of portraits that felt at once playful, peaceful, serene, and sensual. 

For her second look, Lauren wore a purple, sheer tank top & shorts set with detailed, feminine lace. This outfit felt romantic, soft, and happy, which were three of her grounding words for the session. This outfit also complemented her flowers beautifully. She had two big bouquets for her session - one with white peonies and one with a mix of pink and peach roses and peonies. Pairing the flowers with her lilac outfit, Lauren loved the joyful vibrancy of this color palette. 

Lauren’s positive boudoir review

After her session, Lauren shared such affirming words. She wrote: “Alyssa, as always, was warm, friendly, and welcoming. Any residual nerves or insecurity melt away when in her presence. She puts so much effort into curating the boudoir experience and every detail is taken care of--with your input. I've left each session with a smile and a renewed feeling of self-love. It's really a magical experience!

Seeing my pictures was such a heartwarming experience--each one looked so very "me", but in the more generous way I'd view a friend. I, like so many others, have a tendency to focus on my imperfections and it's easy to tear myself down. It was a beautiful experience to look at myself in a genuinely positive light.

This session and these photos felt like a celebration of the strength I've cultivated through the past few years and the softness that I've held onto despite it all.”

flower boudoir portraits in Minneapolis, MN