15 things I can’t wait to use at the new studio!
We’re about a month away from my new studio being finished, and I’m getting so excited as I envision everything coming together!! I want to tell you about some of the things I’m most excited about:
• 5 new photoshoot options that my creative brain is really excited for
• 5 practical little details about this new space that my logical brain is excited for
• 5 things that are just going to be so pretty in the new space!
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D's relaxed, feminine boudoir session
D brought beautiful intentions into her boudoir session - she wanted to take a day to herself, pause and celebrate where she is at in life, and to crate amazing and special art of her body and spirit, right.
Her pictures have an incredible, powerful, feminine energy to them - some moments feel so effortless and relaxed, some moments feel so feminine and powerful, other moments feel so joyful, and others feel incredibly grounded and peaceful.
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Anne's romantic outdoor boudoir session in Grand Marais
When Anne and I started planning her boudoir session, she shared a really beautiful intention for her photoshoot experience. We were talking about the feeling and energy she wanted her portraits to have, and she said that she wanted to use her boudoir session to embrace her soft and romantic side. “I already know that I’m strong”, she shared with me, explaining that she had spent part of her career as a nature guide had a solid sense for both her inner strength and physical strength, “but I don’t often give myself the chance to see my sensual, soft, romantic side… and I want to see it.”
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"A liberating way to shed toxic diet culture" -- a boudoir session for S
S brought incredible intentions into her boudoir session - she wanted to use her photoshoot experience as a ‘liberating way to shed toxic diet culture’ and to document and appreciate her body. She wanted her portraits to feel natural, romantic and confident.
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M's compassionate, romantic boudoir portraits
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.
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Cat's joyful, grounded boudoir portraits
In 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.”
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J’s sunrise boudoir session on the Minnesota north shore
When 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.
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C’s stunning outdoor boudoir session full of self-compassion
C 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.
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K’s joyful, confident boudoir portraits
K’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.
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Anonymous portraits from a soft, joyful boudoir session
When 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.
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Jawana’s joyful, confident, celebratory boudoir session
We 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!
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A big announcement…
I have the biggest thing ever to tell you – if we were hanging out in person together, I’d probably be bouncing up and down a bit with excitement – but in all honesty, I hardly even know where to begin! This is a dream that has been a long time in the making actually come true… I can barely even put into words how much it means to me.
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“J’s” strong, natural, self-loving boudoir session
“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.
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“S’s” confident, feminine, sensual boudoir session
“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!
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In Their Own Skin: "E"
I’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.
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Professional hair/makeup styling vs. DIY: how do I choose?!
Some clients have a really strong gut feeling about whether they’d like to receive professional hair and makeup styling, some clients have a strong desire to DIY… and other clients aren’t sure which option to choose! If you’re not certain which way to go, here are a few thoughts that might help.
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Artemis’s creative, joyful, dramatic boudoir portraits
Artemis brought feelings of drama AND of soft, romantic moments to their session. They talked about wanting to feel strong and present in their body. They also love figure details and portraits that showcase anatomy in their body. They’re in a season of life where they’re feeling really proud of the work they’re doing, the path they’re on, and the art they’re creating in life.
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“RS’s” powerful, joyful, dramatic boudoir session
I’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.
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