Suzanne’s grounded, artistic boudoir session

Suzanne reached out to me after thinking about a boudoir session for a long time. (This is actually super common -- often, clients have been thinking about doing a boudoir session for months or even years before they feel ready to reach out to me!) She loved the idea of boudoir photography and was at a point in her life where she felt really good in her body and was ready to document it.

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Naked and unafraid: how much clothing should I wear during my boudoir session?

I’ve found that many folks feel a bit unsure what the options are when considering how much skin they’ll be revealing during their boudoir session. My goals for this blog post are to 1) emphasize that however much skin or little skin you choose to show, your portraits will be BEAUTIFUL, and 2) help you feel as unafraid and excited for your boudoir session as possible!

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Meet the team!

I’m so excited to introduce you to the two-person Illuminate Boudoir team today! Boudoir photography can feel really intimate, and I always think it's important for clients to know that the folks behind the camera and computer are real people who are here to support and cheer you on!

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In Their Own Skin: Cat

I am so excited to introduce you to Cat today! Cat tells her story of healing and growth through trauma with wisdom and self-reflection. I love how she speaks about her journey with a sense of gentle acceptance and love for herself. Here are her words.

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In Their Own Skin: "A"

I am so excited to introduce you to “A” today! “A” tells her story of changing careers and the accompanying challenges in a sincere, self-reflective way. She also speaks about the importance of being goofy! Here are her words.

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In Their Own Skin: "M"

I’m excited to introduce you to “M,” the next participant in the “In Their Own Skin” series! “M’s” story is full of wisdom and self-love! Some content may be challenging to read for those who have experienced sexual assault. “M” speaks about her journey to healing with compassion, strength, and grace. Here are her words.

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In Their Own Skin: Rachel

Today I get to introduce you to Rachel, the next participant in the “In Their Own Skin” series! Rachel reflects on the things she’s gained in her life over the last five years in a really awesome, thoughtful way. Her portraits radiate with so much inner strength and power! Here are her words.

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