There’s a reason some boudoir photography makes you feel alive—and some makes you feel like a mannequin. It’s not about lighting, makeup, or posing. It’s about the lens through which you’re being seen. Let’s break it down: The male gaze is rooted in performance. It’s about being palatable, sexy for someone else. It breaks you […]
How to Choose the Right Kind of Lingerie for You (Not Him)
Lingerie is personal. And despite what Instagram ads or Valentine’s displays suggest, it doesn’t have to be strappy, itchy, or revealing to be sexy. Too often, we shop with someone else’s eyes. We ask, “Will they think I look hot?” instead of, “Do I feel amazing in this?” Let’s change that. So how do you […]
Artist Feature: Annie Caplan on Intentional Boudoir and Shooting with Empathy
When I think about photographers who get it—who see boudoir not just as a shoot, but as a soul-level experience—Annie Caplan is one of the first that comes to mind. Her work is soft but strong. Feminine but fearless. And above all, deeply intentional. In this interview, Annie opens up about how she went from […]
What I Wish I Knew Before My First Boudoir Session
I still remember how it felt—the butterflies, the body insecurities, the outfit panic. Booking my first boudoir shoot was a bold move, but walking into that studio felt like stepping into a dream and a dare all at once. I wish someone had told me a few things first. Not just the obvious “bring extra […]
How to Make Your Boudoir Session Extra Spicy (While Still Feeling Like You)
Let’s talk spice. 🔥 Not the kind you find in your kitchen (although… shoot in a kitchen and we might be talking both). I mean that bold, breathless, barely-buttoned energy that takes your boudoir session from sweet to scorching. But here’s the catch—it still has to feel like you. Because sexy doesn’t mean dressing up […]
“But I Could Never Do Nudes…” (And Why That Might Not Be True)
Let’s talk about that voice in your head—the one that whispers,“I could never do that. Nude photos? Not me. That’s for other women.”I hear it all the time. Whether you’re just dipping a toe into the idea of boudoir or you’ve already booked a session, the thought of being photographed nude can stir up all […]