When we get nervous, we hesitate and make excuses. We make excuses not not love or care for ourselves. Life gets busy, work is hectic, family pulls you into multiple directions and you don’t spend enough time with friends. We also use excuses like “I wanna lose 15 lbs first!” and “I just don’t have […]
Personal branding photos help build influence. Let me introduce you to Natalie, owner of Maryland Teacher Tutors and Influencer. She has found great success in her business and wanted to share a little bit of what helped take her to the next level. I was honored to work with Natalie as her personal branding photographer. […]
Baltimore Boudoir Photographer – Frequently Asked Questions about a Portrait Session. You have questions, that is normal. You should have questions and I’m happy to answer all of them. The sessions at our Baltimore boudoir studio are designed for any and all women. I want to make sure you have all the information you need. […]
There are some times in a woman’s life that need to be celebrated. However, in my years as a photographer of many, many women, I’ve learned that that celebration looks different for everyone. For some, it’s that “big birthday.” For others, it’s to help find themselves after a life change, like after the kids have […]
“Stepped out of my comfort zone. [It was a] gift for my husband.” We need that little push to something new for most women, something that might feel a little bit indulgent, like a boudoir session. It’s easier to book a boudoir session as a gift for a spouse to celebrate a special anniversary or […]
Perhaps one of the best things about being young is a lack of fear. We run straight into danger (even if just imaginary) with our sticks as swords and our heads held high. We aren’t yet worried about what society thinks of us or our bodies. We’re running barefoot through front yards, laughing and moving […]
In our lifetime, we will define ourselves in many different ways. Sometimes my story is that I’m a mom of two active boys, sometimes it’s a story of my close-knit friendships, and sometimes my story is of a boudoir photographer who helps women be seen. These stories are narratives we assign ourselves, but they are […]
Sometimes the most challenging part of stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new is just taking the first step. Booking your boudoir session, for some, can be just the start of curious excitement. “Not sure how I felt before…..I am not usually comfortable around people without clothes on. Lol” This seems a […]
Loving ourselves shouldn’t be a radical notion. It shouldn’t be something we have to work for, especially when it’s something we are literally born to do. Our mothers have wanted better for us since the day we were born, and while society has done its best to inform us otherwise, there’s a simple recipe for […]
“As a bigger woman, it’s tough to feel sexy or beautiful on a day-to-day basis. It’s definitely not something I hear very often, if at all. Having these updated portraits and seeing my body this way is a huge confidence boost. I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea, but if I can look at […]
Collaborating with clients before their boudoir session is a part of the process that makes the session a bit less scary for some. When we talk through the clothing, the poses, and the overall feel of the session, I can feel them opening up, and I can see their fears turning into excitement. This connection […]
While everyone’s journey through this life is different, certain threads among the fabric of life seem to bind together women’s collective experience; that’s why I often find the feedback from our Baltimore Boudoir clients so valuable. Not only do I get to view the experience through their eyes and their words, but sometimes I feel […]
“My favorite part was the encouragement during the photo shoot. Every time I would get nervous, Shayna would say something to make me laugh or feel more comfortable in the session.” Every boudoir session is truly unique because every single woman owns the boudoir space differently. The ability to connect, laugh, and encourage women to […]