Having a boudoir business that is staying ahead of the trends takes a constant creative approach. It also requires a deep passion for appreciating art and always looking at new ways of seeing things. Trends make us think, trends inspire and motivate our creativity,...
A muse is it an archetypal goddess both beautiful and terrible…raining her inspiration on mere mortals and taking it away at the slightest misdemeanor? Or the gentle voice inside you that urges you to act when you behold vistas that affect your mind and soul? No...
The question often goes unasked, especially for those embarking on their first foray into this captivating world of boudoir photography. Most individuals find themselves immersed in introspection, searching for their reasons to step into the studio and undergo a...
There is so much to consider when prepping for your boudoir shoot. I know it's often scary because you have no idea where to start. I want to make sure your shoot is something you enjoy and remember so I want to take my time in getting to know just exactly who you...
What it you like most about yourself? Your eyes, your lips, your sculpted legs? It’s easy to pick one thing that you like. It’s probably just as easy to pick something you don’t like. Your special blend of flaws and best features are what makes your body unique, but...
The Importance of Pricing in Photography Cue Rant...It’s a new RAGE! Everyone wants to be a Photographer and everyone thinks they can! Some think all you need is a decent camera, some nifty filters, and a big youtube or Ig fan page and BAM you’ve made it. For those...
MORE THAN POSES - TUESDAY BOUDOIR TIPS - MAKING IT EFFORTLESS My mission and intention is to not only make art my boudoir clients art they will love and cherish for a lifetime, but to make the clients standing in front of me move with more confidence and ease than...
It's time to get out of the box you're in. My focus is on the transformative experience Boudoir Photography offers. It’s not about snapping scantily clad women with clichéd “come hither” looks and stock poses. I believe a Boudoir session is collaboration between...
It is time for you to play big friends. I want you to become passionately curious about always diving deeper into you, and why you create. What makes you shine bright, and be you? I want you to allow the child inside you to run wild, and free. I want you to be a...
Forget the Duck lips, and while we’re at it, forget everything you’ve heard before concerning how to take a great selfie! Here are some tips to really help you take the best selfie, and show off just how damn good you look. 1. Self-Timer What? You mean I don’t have to...
The Original Gangsters of Boudoir - A mini history lesson How did this all begin you ask? Who are The Original Gangsters of Boudoir? It’s important to know a little history right? An understanding of the thought leaders and movements that came before us that paved...
The Preparation Preparation creates the opportunity for success! Never underestimate the power of solid preparation. Every woman, every session is unique and your preparation starts the moment your client contacts you for a session. You are a creative professional....
I have been doing this for a very long time and if I learnt one thing in my 10+ years of boudoir photography, it's that the experience counts. Big time. I do feel I am equipped to pitch in with my two shiny cents. People know I am vocal about my appreciation for the...
The Law of Attraction simply stated is that your thoughts determine your reality. Everything in this life is energy, including your thoughts, especially your thoughts. If you spend time focusing on negative things, then you’ll find yourself surrounded by negativity....
You are a wonderful creature, and sometimes you just need to share that fact. When there’s no one else to take your picture, and help you show the world (or that special someone) just how good you look, you have to do it yourself. But how do you capture the moment,...
Normally I post Tuesdays about Boudoir photography tips for photographers, but today I’m going to do something a bit different. I’m going to focus on you, the person in front of the camera! Many people who book a boudoir session have never done it before. Perhaps they...
Shadows can make or break a photograph, they can be beautiful or they can be unflattering. When it comes to controlling light and shadow in boudoir photography, the last thing you want is to create sharp contrasts with harsh highlights and hard shadows. With intimate...
Let’s face it, props can easily ruin a photo, transforming it into something kitschy and horrid in no time at all. Sometimes things just don’t work, and going with what’s simple and elegant is often all you need. But, when done well, props can be super fun, a slight...
Boudoir Photography Tips: Top Ten Mistakes New Photographers Make Mistakes aren’t all bad. They are often good learning experiences, times when you as a new photographer figure out what works best for you, and what really doesn’t. In this regard, mistakes...
If you’re a photographer, you’re already in an oversaturated trade. Lucky for you, many people don’t challenge themselves. Many people are satisfied with status quo. Many people refuse to adapt. In the mid 1990s a revolution began to occur. The digital age opened up...
Wedding Season is here and I know all you beautiful brides are looking for the hottest new gift for your husband to be, what other could it be than Boudoir photography? One of the main reasons why my clients book Boudoir sessions is because the images make great...
Boudoir Photography Tips : Creating a Space for Grace It’s a rare and beautiful thing when a woman is completely comfortable in her own skin, but for many of us, having this sense of confidence is something we have to work to develop. As a boudoir photographer, you’ll...
Boudoir Photography Tips: Making the Most of Your Environment Sometimes you just have to work without a studio. You don’t have absolute control of an environment and you’ll have to make snap judgments. Many Boudoir photographers don’t have their clients come to them...
While some might claim to have known a lady's sex life can affect her quality of life, the link is not always taken seriously. - Susan Davis, Women’s Health Research Director, Monash University _____________________________________________ Ladies, it’s time to talk...
“Yoga is not a religion. It is a science, science of well-being, science of youthfulness, science of integrating body, mind and soul.” - Amit Ray Believe it or not, doing something for just five minutes a day over the course of two weeks will create a habit....
How can I be more honest, and vulnerable?
Being a boudoir photographer I have learned a lot about women and I have seen many transform right in front of my eyes. It can happen so fast. Once we let go of the fear, allow ourselves to be vulnerable, love our bodies and embrace our unique beauty, a new woman emerges, a new lightness of being emerges.
How can I be more honest, and vulnerable?
Being a boudoir photographer I have learned a lot about women and I have seen many transform right in front of my eyes. It can happen so fast. Once we let go of the fear, allow ourselves to be vulnerable, love our bodies and embrace our unique beauty, a new woman emerges, a new lightness of being emerges.
A deluxe boudoir experience isn’t necessarily the most expensive or elaborate session. There are a few key actions that you as a client can take to ensure a memorable shoot.
Want to shoot with the best boudoir photographer in Los Angeles? I share my top tips to find your dream shutterbug.
So...you have taken the plunge. You are going to bare all in front of the camera and you have already made up your mind that you will love it! And don’t get me wrong, you most certainly will. In fact your first shoot is going to transform you in ways you never thought...
Multiple personalities carry with them a whisper of stigma. The very word calls up images of troubled souls – of Sybil and Eve. Of anguish and pain! Oh what it must be like to have your physical space constantly violated by alien beings and presences. No wonder the...
Let's be honest, boudoir is a straight-up addiction. At least for me, it is. The liberation, exhilaration, and transcendental quality of the sessions get you hooked to the magical alchemy of hesitance into confidence and restriction into fluidity. Sorry, that was a...