What is Boudoir Photography?

The word “boudoir” (/ˈbo͞oˌdwär/) is the French word referring to a woman’s bedroom or private room. Boudoir photography is the art of taking photos of a woman in a bedroom setting that are very romantic and alluring, sometimes very sensual. To me though, it’s so much more than just taking sexy photos in your skivvies, it’s about learning to embrace the skin you are in. Loving who you are and who you are about to become. It’s about pushing past your fears and feeling empowered knowing that reaching your goals comes easily once you’ve learned to step outside of your comfort zone. Think of all you will accomplish once you truly love the woman that you are and can see how beautiful she is inside + out.

Where are you located?

I am a St Petersburg, Florida boudoir photographer that also services all over the Tampa Bay area – including  Clearwater, Bradenton, and Sarasota. I make it to the Cleveland, Ohio area a few times a year too. I absolutely love to travel and explore all over (the U.S. and internationally), so please let me know if you are interested in a boudoir session in other areas. In fact, if you can gather up a group of your girlfriends to join you for a boudoir bash, I even offer a “boudoir besties” discount!

Where will my boudoir session take place? Do you have a studio?

Since this session is all about you, my preferred location for sessions is in your home. I love walking into a new space and developing a story in your images based around your life. I understand though that sometimes this might not always work out, so I will often also shoot in hotels or Airbnb’s. And while I do not own a studio, I do offer up my own in-home space on occasion if the other options aren’t plausible.

How far in advance should I book my shoot?

I always say, the sooner the better! I tend to fill up my schedule 2-4 months in advance. Weekends tend to fill up fast, and weekdays tend to work best for my hair & makeup artists. That doesn’t mean I won’t have a last-minute cancellation where I may be able to schedule you in, but it’s best to book in advance! If you are booking a session as a gift for a partner, I would recommend booking a date at least 6 weeks out from when you plan to gift your images. If you are interested in booking, contact me here! 

Do you offer payment plans?

Absolutely! Since a boudoir shoot may be a bit of an investment for some (a worthwhile one, might I say!), I want to help ease any financial burden by offering pre-payment plans to help space out your payments before your shoot so that way you can relax and just enjoy your session without stress (because your session is already paid off in full!) You can learn more about payment plans HERE.

Do you offer boudoir sessions for couples?

Absolutely! I love working with couples to offer a unique experience to deepen the bond between them. If you are interested in booking a couples boudoir session, inquire HERE.

(Please note, This session is not an erotica session (ie, the potential for there to be any intercourse during your shoot.) If that is something you were hoping for, just let me know and I’d be happy to pass along some referrals to make sure you get your needs met with your experience!)

Do you offer sessions to clients that want to post their images to an OnlyFans account??

Yes, ma’am! And I even have a special option just for you! If you are looking to have photos delivered on a consistent basis, I offer a special digital collection at a subscription-based rate that is inclusive of digitals. Subscriptions are available with 3/6/12 month plans. When inquiring, please leave me a note telling me you are interested in this option and I can give you all the details!

Everyone looks like models on your website! I don’t look anything like them! Can I do this?

First of all, thank you! I take that as a compliment of the highest degree because these women are not models. These women, just like yourself and said the same thing as you are saying now! We do a lot of talking beforehand. We plan. We figure out what outfits are most flattering for you. We work with the light and angles and I will direct you the entire time.

How much editing do you do?

I will always aim to keep you looking like a sexy version of yourself. So we will amplify your attributes with amazing professional makeup and hair, proper choice of attire, good angles, lighting, and posing. I will do light retouching in post-production – where I may tune up the lighting, shadows, and temperature. I will edit out minor skin flaws such as blemishes, under-eye circles, and small scars (if you give me a heads up). My editing process does do some gentle smoothing of cellulite and wrinkles. But my general rule of thumb is that if it is permanent, it stays. Tattoos included. If you would like extensive retouching, I do offer vanity edits on a per image basis at an additional cost that we can discuss at your reveal and ordering appointment.

Do you share all your boudoir sessions online?

Nope! You probably only see about 10% of the boudoir sessions I shoot. I understand and respect that these are private images and only share those that I have permission to share.