The Best Gift you Ever Gave Yourself

Most men don't understand the real reason women opt for boudoir photography. I confess, I was in the dark about it too until some time after I began photographing these sessions. Initially, I believed boudoir was an incredible gift women made for their significant others. It's clear to me now that boudoir photography is actually an incredible act of self-love and empowerment that women gift to themselves.

Choosing your Final Artwork for your Boudoir Photos

When women decide to do a boudoir session, they're often already excited about the prospect of being photographed in a tasteful, sensual manner. However, many don't spend much time thinking about how they'd like their final artwork to be presented. That's why I always set up a pre-consultation with every boudoir session I book. It's a chance for you to see all the options for your final artwork so you can visualize all the options before your image reveal.

This step is invaluable to me as well; it allows me to tailor your session to perfectly match the presentation of your final artwork. For example, my approach to photographing sessions is quite different for clients who prefer a folio box over those who opt for a lay-flat album.

Lay-flat Boudoir Albums 

During Miss A’s pre-consultation, she expressed her love for the idea of a lay-flat album. She also knew she wanted some of her final images to be nudes. With her preferences in mind, I proposed we start her session clothed, gradually transitioning to nudity. I find this approach particularly effective for albums because it unfolds a story throughout, creating a more compelling series for the album.

Miss A’s Reaction

I love watching client's reactions when I give them their albums for the first time. Miss A was no exception, and her eyes lit up when she got to flip though her album for the first time! It reminded me that I really need to start taking video of these reveals to show how powerfully impacted one can be when seeing themselves from their best angles and under exquisite lighting for the first time. I don't think I'll ever get tired of seeing that initial reaction!