Empowering You
Designed for the modern woman stepping into her most confident self, my boudoir experience blends fine-tuned direction with a moody, high-contrast editorial aesthetic. This session is meant to capture your raw, intimate beauty—celebrating exactly who you are right now.
Breaking the Barrier
Tell me your fears! One thing I've been told I'm good at, is making people feel comfortable around me. So...have you been wanting to do boudoir but don't know HOW to do it? Are you worried you don't have anything to wear? Do you have a little 'extra' around your mid section that makes you feel self conscious? Do you see other boudoir photos and think they MUST be models...I can't look like that?
You're Not Alone!
- You don't need to know how to pose. I will direct you from head to toe to fingertips. It doesn't hurt to practice in the mirror, though....so pop a hip and try out those poses before your shoot.
- Don't have a closet full of sexy underwear? Who does??!! I'm not shooting for a Victoria's Secret catalogue - I want to make you FEEL and LOOK super hot in your everyday ordinary. Think Fruit of the Loom catalogue instead. A modified white t-shirt, a simple bra/panty set with a piece of sheer fabric & the right lighting & posing - we can make MAGIC. A few pieces from your partner's closet. How you feel will be reflected back to the viewer in these images, and I will work hard to bring out that powerful woman in you! I've got suggestions on where to shop at a reasonable price I can send once you book.
- Puff / bumps / marks?? One word: PHOTOSHOP. If I need to pinch, tuck or erase something to bring an already 100% to a 150%, then I'll do it. Don't worry....posing & styling will also help with this.
- You CAN look like those other girls in boudoir photos....and you WILL!!
Your Photographer
At the time of me writing this, I'm 48, married, and have developed a relationship with my body that I had never had before. I love it. It created my two beautiful (adult) kiddos, fed them, held and comforted them. The stretchy skin around my belly is a reminder of that gift. The little bit of extra weight I've gained is because I've found peace and comfort in the life I've built with my husband. I will never look the way I did in my 20's again, but that doesn't mean I can't celebrate how I look in my 40's now.
I practice poses in the mirror....all the time. I have set up my camera and shot my own boudoir photos so many times. Trying different light scenarios, poses, crops, creative techniques. It's never about what I'm wearing...but how I feel - how I move - how the light hits my body. I do this so that I can help direct you to get the shots that you want.
The Studio
I have a private, in home studio in Kenosha, WI. A converted three season room, with all natural lighting and a separate entrance, you have complete privacy for your entire shoot.
My Approach
The first thing we'll do is go through what you've brought to the shoot. I'll map out the poses/set up I envision with each outfit. I typically start with something more modest to help you ease into the session, and get a feel for how the back and forth direction & posing will flow.
When it comes to the general base pose, I'll do it first, showing you how I want you positioned relative to the light. From there, I'll fine tune things. Where to put your hands, where to look, which leg to put most of your weight on, etc. I basically never stop providing direction, compliments or hype. The whole shoot is pretty much me telling you how amazing you're doing!
Things that happen: I will move your hair, untwist your strap, push against a body part that I want you to move a different way, plug in a fan and blow your hair, make you move your hands all over your body, and throw blankets, sheets, pillows and other things all over the room because it's in my way. It sounds a little insane, but it's a trust the process type thing.
What to Wear
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Affordable Luxury
I have operated my photography business out of my home since day one, with a short 6 month trial in a downtown loft space. While it was an awesome way to expand my creativity and try some new things, it just didn't fit with my business model.
I've always made it easy for all my clients - right up front you get the pricing, you know what it includes, and there's no expensive after-shoot sales pitch. This doesn't work for everyone, and some people definitely want a full blown pampering experience with the price tag to match....it's just not my thing. I'm a simple person.
Boudoir sessions are $425+tax and include the final digital images and a print release. The only add on is a photobook, which most clients choose, and it's priced fairly at $75.
Not having a client closet, or coordinating with a hair and make up artist, gives me the flexibility to offer a lower cost session, and schedule these shoots based on your availability.
After the Shoot
My turnaround time for editing is about 2 weeks. Editing includes: color correction, blemish removal, skin softening, and photoshop as needed. Every image in your gallery will be in both color and black and white.
I respect your privacy. While I do ask ahead of the shoot what your preference is for image sharing, I do follow up with you on that after the shoot. Sometimes people see the photos and change their mind. And that's okay! Having a gallery of recent image is super helpful to maintain trust with future clients, but I would never want to pressure anyone into something that doesn't make them comfortable. So if you're okay with anonymous photos posted, or images that are less revealing - please let me know.
What I Want for You
An experience you'll love and remember for a long time
Photos that you'll look at and think WOW!!!
To walk into my studio knowing that I will work my ass off to make sure you look & feel your best
To walk out of my studio LOVING yourself
