As we talked about what she wanted to capture in these portraits, M reflected on how much she has changed in the ten years since her previous session; she talked about the confidence she has gained and how proud she is of herself and the life she has created. She wanted her portraits to feel romantic and special, while also capturing her relaxed and easygoing side.
Read MoreIn Cat’s words: “ I think my takeaway for all of you is that boudoir photography is a great way to meet yourself and your body in a really specific way. I haven't done anything else that has helped repair the broken bridge in the same way that this has. The whole point of a boudoir session is to cultivate more self-love.”
Read MoreWhen we first talked about her vision for this session, J shared that she wanted her pictures to feel romantic and confident and grounded, with an easygoing and natural energy. The three words she kept coming back to were: soft, calm, and peaceful.
Read MoreC loved the idea of using this photoshoot as a way to slow down and to be fully present with himself. He talked about wanting to create art that would capture this season of life, while giving himself space to take a deep breath, feel vulnerable and open, and welcome in self-compassion.
Read MoreK’s session was years and years in the making! She knew someone who did a boudoir session with me years ago, and had been following me for a long time, thinking, “Someday, I might do a session!” Then she recently got engaged, and for her that was the perfect motivation to finally make a boudoir session happen!
While K was so excited to gift these portraits to her future spouts, she realized while preparing for the photoshoot that she was most excited to do this session for herself.
Read MoreWhen this client booked her boudoir session, she said that she was coming into a time of her life that felt really good. She's been on a journey of learning to be herself unapologetically and is deeply enjoying the life she’s crafting for herself. She never wants to forget this time in her life, and she said that she wanted pictures that would “encapsulate her light” and the essence of who she is.
Read MoreWe really wanted these pictures to celebrate Jawanna and her incredible personality. She’s in a really exciting, powerful season of life, and I hope she always remembers how special this year was when she looks at these pictures. She wanted her portraits to feel confident, joyful, and full of life, and I think these pictures beautifully embody those vibes!
Read More“J” loved the idea of documenting her body – what it has gone through for her, where it has carried her, and where it is right now. She wanted the style of her boudoir portraits to feel really strong. She’s so proud of who she is right now and wanted her pictures to show her strength while also feeling natural and beautiful.
Read More“S” told me that she hoped to create a combination of some portraits that felt feminine and beautiful and others that felt more dramatic and sensual. Overall, “S” really came alive in these portraits and they feel super authentic to her!
Read MoreI’m excited to introduce you to “E,” the final participant in the “In Their Own Skin” series. “E” talks about her connection with her body and how it’s changed over the years. She also shares powerful thoughts on how unlearning the patriarchy and leaning into her own queerness are informing her view of her body’s purpose and abilities.
Read MoreI’m so excited to share a few anonymous portraits from “RS’s” recent boudoir session with you! She first learned about boudoir photography on TikTok (how fun is that?!) and decided it would feel really special to have boudoir portraits of herself.
Read More“J” loved the idea of doing a session to see herself in a different light, to celebrate her body, and to honor the life she’s crafted for herself. She felt like this boudoir session was a really meaningful piece of her story!
Read More“J” said that she’s in a season of life where she feels really rooted, self-sufficient, and strong. She wanted her portraits to feel really homey and cozy – Sunday morning vibes all the way– and really bask in herself. I think this really comes through in the easygoing, grounded energy that her portraits have.
Read MoreSarah had amazing energy on her boudoir session day! She wanted her portraits to feel romantic and softer while holding a natural feminine energy. She told me that she didn’t want her portraits to feel “male gaze-y,” and that she wanted them to feel like they were for herself. I loved having this conversation with her – I am ALL about folks creating these amazing boudoir portraits for themselves. There’s something super powerful in that!
Read More“A” reached out to me hoping to do a boudoir session to document a romantic, joyful season in her life. She’d never had professional pictures taken of her on her own, and she was so excited to dream up a photoshoot that’d be a new, special experience for her! She wanted her photos to feel soft, relaxed, romantic, and infused with a natural feminine vibe… and I really think that we nailed it!
Read More“M” loves being outdoors and really connected with the idea of doing a sunrise session at Palisade Head up on the North Shore!
Read More“M’s” vision was to create pictures that felt comfortable, cozy, and sexy. She brought a really cool range of outfits to her session – each one gave off a slightly different vibe!
Read MoreCortneigh had never been professionally photographed before, and she had such a special day being photographed for boudoir portraits! She really brought a lot of enthusiasm, trust, and joy into the studio.
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