portland boudoir
Boudoir doesn’t have to be light and airy and you don’t have to wear pretty lingerie. Sometimes it is dark and moody, with combat boots, funky tights, tattoos and piercings.
Boudoir clients are often overwhelmed, when trying to decide what to wear. Sometimes it’s best to just stop overthinking it and keep it simple. Grab a button down shirt from your closet (or your partner’s) and call it good!
This session is from a few years ago, but I love it so much that I wanted to share it again!
Dangerous curves ahead…
A while back, when I first converted an unoccupied bedroom into our guest room, I decided to test it out as a boudoir set. Long story short, the light was great, but my cats are a pain in the ass. So, that was that. HAHA! Anyway, we managed to get some beautiful shots, but I will probably just stick to using my studio.
In case you missed it, I recently held a Halloween Boudoir Event at my studio. Anna was kind enough to let me share some of her images, so here’s a little sneak peek! I’ll post the rest on Halloween!
When I first started photographing this beautiful woman, several years ago, she told me that she wanted to do a tub session at some point. It took some time for the stars to align, but we finally made it happen last August, at a vacation rental in The Dalles, Oregon.
Side note: No, I do not “fix” tan lines in editing. I think they’re sexy and part of your story. If you don’t like them, however, book your session in the winter months. ;)
Lauren and I created these stunning images at my studio, just after sunset. Our only light source, other than a little bit of dusky goodness, was the glow from cars and nearby businesses. Lauren, a fat-positive model based out of Portland, styled everything herself (hair, makeup, wardrobe) and I think she did a fabulous job!
There was a window next to the stairs in this historic home and the light was just stunning. Obviously, I couldn’t resist putting my beautiful client in said light for a few shots.
I knew ahead of time that I’d be using my teal blue sheets for this shoot because this sexy mama has big, beautiful eyes that match!
Not only is she pregnant, but she’s carrying twins! This couple was so fun to work with and hello, look how cute they are! We shot their maternity boudoir session at my studio when she was about 7 months pregnant and I’m happy to report that the babies made their arrival and are as cute as can be!
I’ve been using sheer fabric like this since college. I did a lot of black and white nudes back then (shout out to my kickass friends who were willing to model for me!). I love how it’s so simple, yet elegant and sexy. It skims the skin so perfectly.
I shot this image through my sheer curtains and I just love how it turned out. It looks like an old movie still or something to me.
I am in love with her whole look! I mean, it all just works together so well…the lingerie and stockings, the antique jewelry, and even her hair! Okay, maybe not the boots on the floor for that one shot, but everything else works so perfectly together! I had a fabulous time photographing this beautiful woman and because she is a belly dancer, posing was a breeze. In my experience, dancers have more awareness of their bodies, which just sort of makes them naturals, when it comes to posing.
I’m not big on props…unless they’re hats. HA!
I’ve done a few boudoir sessions with this sexy mama, so it was really fun to include her husband this time! These two are both very easy going and um, hello…hot as all get out! The mister only had two requests: the pose on the left and drinking some whiskey. Um, done and done!
This stunning woman was SO fun to work with! She brought a few vintage pieces from her personal collection, including a fur jacket, some jewelry, a scarf, and a gorgeous two-piece number that was perfect some impromptu belly dancing in the studio (she’s actually a belly dancer, so it’s not as unexpected as it sounds). Oh, and her super-cute haircut? Her boyfriend (who is NOT a hair stylist) cuts it for her!
I have now photographed these two in just about every capacity…engagement photos, wedding, hospital newborn session, end of life celebration (for Ashley’s mother), baby photos, family photos, and now boudoir! I’m sure we’ll think of new ideas…like political candidate headshots, maybe?
Anyway, it’s always an absolute pleasure working with these two. They’re smart, funny, adorable, and hello…they’re also smokin’ hot! Ashley and Alina drove all the way out to Scio, Oregon (from the Portland area) to do a couples boudoir session in this little vintage trailer (which I used to own, but have since sold).
